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Cameron DaSilva

Andrew Whitworth loved these 2 huge blocks by Steve Avila: ‘This makes me so happy’

Andrew Whitworth put plenty of defenders on their backs over the course of his career in the NFL, so when he sees a lineman do the same, it excites him. Brandon Thorn shared a video on social media Monday that showed two massive blocks by Rams rookie Steve Avila during the team’s win over the Cardinals in Week 6.

Twice Avila put the defensive end on the turf with brutal blocks, helping out his left tackle, Alaric Jackson. Avila didn’t have anyone to block on the two plays because the Cardinals were rushing four, so he went looking for work and found a couple of guys to plant on the ground.

Whitworth saw Thorn’s post and loved the two plays made by Avila.

“My heart be still! This makes me so happy,” Whitworth posted.

Avila has been arguably the best rookie lineman in the NFL this season, always playing with an edge like you see in the clips above. That’s the sort of attitude and aggressiveness the Rams need along the offensive line and Avila is happy to bring it.

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