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LA Rams DC Brandon Staley can top Wade Phillips 2018 defense
The LA Rams defense is still learning. The 3-4 scheme designed by new defensive coordinator Brandon Staley had two goals. They were to confuse opposing quarterbacks and to unlock the potential of All-Pro defenders Jalen Ramsey and Aaron Donald. So far, it has by far exceeded expectations on both counts.. How much you ask? Better than their 2018 defense I reply. Let’s look at the number. (Here is your analytics warning. Lots of numbers ahead. You’ve been warned.)
So far the Rams are tied for the most sacks this season as a defensive unit with 20, and defensive lineman Aaron Donald currently on pace for the sack record again.