Since the Rams hired Wade Phillips to be their defensive coordinator in January, one question has consistently come up: How does defensive tackle Aaron Donald fit into Phillips’ 3-4 scheme?
Since entering the league in 2014, Donald has quickly emerged as one of the best three-technique defensive tackles in the game. But Donald’s 28.0 sacks have come in a 4-3 front, which will no longer be the case in 2017.
New head coach Sean McVay gave his assurances following his introductory press conference that Donald will continue to play at three technique. And on Friday, Phillips gave his own answer to the looming question.