Before the Rams' secondary runs out onto the field on game days, they circle up for a pep talk. Safety Quentin Lake took on that responsibility as a team captain for the majority of the year. But ever since an elbow injury landed him on Injured Reserve, safety Kam Curl has picked up that mantle.

While their leadership styles are "somewhat similar," Curl said, Lake is a little more "corporate" with his speeches. Curl, a quieter presence, gets straight to the point.

Lake went down with his injury in Week 11, so Curl has stepped up as a leader over the past two games. However, this isn't a totally new experience for him – he knows how to lead by example both on and off the field, and when to speak up.

"He has great ownership of what's going on and great communication," said head coach Se

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