I believe the stars lined up just right for Brandon Staley. Before Staley stepped into the Wade shoes, Snead/McVay has secured the best 29 yr old defensive lineman who has been hitting his prime years for 2 to 3 seasons now. Plus the best young 26 yr old versatile DB who is just entering his prime years.
I believe we need to give both the GM/HC some acknowledgment for being fully aware of why type of DC would fit the defensive players already here. Staley is not going to run into too many Donalds or Ramseys.
All the defensive unit coaches were all set & in position before Staley arrive too. So Staley was just plugged into a vacant DC position to bring in his philosophy & insert his versatility & disguised scheme.
If I were Staley I would think it would be very smart to ride the Rams Org. wave a while longer so he can build on his inexperience DC resume. I'm sure that this Org. will pay him with the pay raises worthy of his accomplishments. Many desirable NFL teams will be drooling to secure him as an HC in 2022 & 2023 too.