The Los Angeles Rams defense showed remarkable improvements, especially given how little-known so many of its contributors are.
However, sustainability on defense is elusive, and in today’s passing league, lacking a potent pass rush and an imposing secondary is asking to be picked apart by opposing offenses.
Former defensive coordinator Raheem Morris is off to be the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, which means the young Chris Shula has taken the reins.
Giving him the playmakers he needs to find success must be prioritized by general manager Les Snead and the rest of the Los Angeles front office.
Edge rusher has been a fairly consistent selection for the Rams during mock draft season, for good reason.
Names like Dallas Turner and Laiatu Latu may fall to No. 19 and make for an enticing selection.
But what if Los Angeles trades for a pass rusher?
Per Ian Rapoport, the Philadelphia Eagles have permitted veteran edge rusher Haason Reddick to seek a trade.
He likely wants out so that he can get a more lucrative extension than the three-year, $45 million contract he’s currently playing on.
For one, the Rams are well-positioned to give Reddick the kind of deal he wants and deserves.
They are already in a fairly healthy cap situation, and by the time Reddick is deep into his next contract, there’s a good chance the current stable of veterans is out the door.
