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In LA Rams News: Jets elevate former Rams defensive lineman Smart from their practice squad for Sunday’s match-up
The LA Rams had to make some difficult choices in 2020 leading to this season. While the team re-signed as many offensive players as possible, the strategy for the defense was a bit different. You see, the team hired a new defensive coordinator in Brandon Staley, and he had a new and unique philosophy about how to design his version of the 3-4 defense.
The Rams needed strong defensive linemen, strong and fast edge rushers, jack-of-all-trades at interior linebackers, and versatile defensive backs to make this defense work.