Again tempered enthusiasm for the fact of first of all (can't stand when people say first and foremost) health, getting through OTA's, training camp and preseason keeping everybody healthy is always a task and they have to mesh together as well. Also, it appears that Cory Littleton is going to be one of the inside backers and will be asked to do, what Alec Ogletree did and although
@jrry32 communicated that he has concerns with Littleton in coverage, but my concerns have to do with teams running downhill at him.
Littleton in college more of an OLB, who was very good as an edge rusher, moving inside will be a challenge and IMO, the Rams will have to find somebody to take his place on special teams and that in itself could hamper the over success of the special team unit. I expect the Rams to draft a couple of linebackers that will factor into the equitation as well, but do I find myself feeling that Bryce Hager is actually an option?
Overall the defense should be special, but after watching the Rams playing the Saints and on how Alvin Kamara abused the defense I will always be concerned because as good as Wade Phillips defenses have been, they are always susceptible against the run and until I see that shutdown next year, I will always be somewhat concerned.