Two-time Pro Bowler Robert Quinn had a lackluster 2016 campaign with the Los Angeles Rams. But Quinn will have a new role next season.

During a season in which he was plagued with shoulder and concussion issues, Quinn finished the year with only four sacks and 10 combined tackles. With the addition of new defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, however, the Rams hope to get Quinn back to a dominant defensive presence.

Robert Quinn will be used like DeMarcus Ware in the Rams' new defense, McVay says. A versatile pass-rusher from lots of spots. — Greg Beacham (@gregbeacham) March 10, 2017

With the implementation of a 3-4 defense, Phillips — who has been a part of t w e n t y top-10 defensive units while in the league — aims to bring Ware’s output to DeMarcus Ware-like numbers.

Here’s what Sean McVay said about Quinn during a recent press conference:

“Robert’s going to be a rusher for us. He’s an elite rusher. You definitely want to make sure that he’s rushing the quarterback – doing some of the things that have allowed him to play at a pro bowl caliber level. So, doesn’t change his role at all. He’s a very important part of what we’re going to do and that’s the one thing that I think is important – everybody wants to talk about the 3-4 transition. Really, with coach Philips system, it’s a one-gap penetrating front. What I mean by that is it’s very similar to some of the 4-3 principles that (former defensive coordinator) coach (Gregg) Williams incorporated over the last couple of years … Robert will play that Will (linebacker) position and he’s going to be treated like a rush end.”

Philips coached Ware on the Dallas Cowboys and later with the Denver Broncos.

He always brought the most out of Ware. At his peak, when coaching with the Cowboys, Phillips coached Ware’s output to terrifying numbers: 84(!) combined tackles, 69 total tackles, 15 assisted, and 20 sacks.

If Phillips can get Quinn back to Pro Bowl level to these Ware-like numbers, especially alongside Aaron Donald, the Rams will make some noise in the NFC West on defense in 2017.