Looking at mock drafts and ADP Ranks around the internet, the Seattle Seahawks generally show up as the top defense. But there's little consensus on the 2nd-ranked defense, with San Francisco and Carolina among the favorites.
We like the Rams, and it's mostly due to their pass rush. A year ago they ranked 3rd with 53 sacks, and in 2012 they tied for 1st (52). That two-year total of 105 is 6 more than any other team the last two seasons.
Sacks from the 2012-2013 seasons are presented below.
TOTAL SACKS, 2012-2013 | |||
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Team | 2012 | 2013 | Total |
St. Louis | 52 | 53 | 105 |
Carolina | 39 | 60 | 99 |
Cincinnati | 51 | 43 | 94 |
Buffalo | 36 | 57 | 93 |
Denver | 52 | 41 | 93 |
Green Bay | 47 | 44 | 91 |
Arizona | 38 | 47 | 85 |
New England | 37 | 48 | 85 |
Minnesota | 44 | 41 | 85 |
Miami | 42 | 42 | 84 |
Seattle | 36 | 44 | 80 |
New Orleans | 30 | 49 | 79 |
Cleveland | 38 | 40 | 78 |
Baltimore | 37 | 40 | 77 |
San Francisco | 38 | 38 | 76 |
Houston | 44 | 32 | 76 |
Tennessee | 39 | 36 | 75 |
Kansas City | 27 | 47 | 74 |
Indianapolis | 32 | 42 | 74 |
San Diego | 38 | 35 | 73 |
Chicago | 41 | 31 | 72 |
Pittsburgh | 37 | 34 | 71 |
NY Jets | 30 | 41 | 71 |
Dallas | 34 | 34 | 68 |
Washington | 32 | 36 | 68 |
Philadelphia | 30 | 37 | 67 |
NY Giants | 33 | 34 | 67 |
Detroit | 34 | 33 | 67 |
Oakland | 25 | 38 | 63 |
Tampa Bay | 27 | 35 | 62 |
Atlanta | 29 | 32 | 61 |
Jacksonville | 20 | 31 | 51 |
--Andy Richardson