National pundits expect the Los Angeles Rams defensive line play to take a step back from their middle-of-the-road status under outgoing defensive coordinator (DC) Raheem Morris. Incoming DC Chris Shula and new defensive line coach Giff Smith will counter with a stable of young candidates in which to try and prove the projections overstated. The spectre of retired Aaron Donald won’t soon be forgotten.
Mike Clay of ESPN ranks the Rams as having the 26th best unit. ftnfantasy. com puts them at 18th.