Here is proof that Rams defense has turned the corner that you've demanded

(6) - Sitting DB Tre'Davious White

The most glaring change to the LA Rams defense is not who the team added, but rather who the team sat. Veteran defensive back Tre'Davious White, signed in the offseason after two very serious injuries, was added to become an insurance policy for the secondary for a long 17-game season. But the team had to cash in on White instantly after losing both DB Derion Kendrick for the season, and Darious Williams for the first four games of the new season.

This was not a matter of taste. White was deeply disappointing in his Rams debut, allowing a touchdown per game. For the first time in his NFL career, White has not intercepted a pass this season. And his completion rate of 66.7 percent is by far the worst of his career.

The Rams incentivized White's contract, inking clauses that pay out a handsome bonus if White plays 60 percent of the team's defensive snaps. But his performance has been so poor that the team has made him a healthy scratch in the last three games. As of right now, White has played in 56.5 percent of the team's defensive snaps. Don't look for him to compete again until he drops below 50 percent.

(5) - Giving DB Ahkello Witherspoon a shot

On the flip side of benching any NFL player comes the logical question: Who plays instead? For the Rams, the number of options was rather limited. At least they were until the Rams signed last year's starting cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon to the practice squad. Since coming aboard, this defense has had a completely different look.

I don't know what Witherspoon fell out of favor with the Rams front office. Did he demand too much salary? Did he clash with coaches or other players? Whatever the reason, the team certainly did him no favors. Even after signing him to the practice squad, the team elevated him to the active roster the NFL limit of three times before finally acquiescing and signing him to the 53-man Rams roster.

I can't say that Witherspoon has become the savior of the secondary. He has appeared in four games, started once, and allowed 72.7 percent of passes thrown to his receiver to find their mark. In 113 defensive snaps, he has no interceptions, seven tackles, and broken up just one pass. So what is he doing well?

He has not allowed a single receiving touchdown. And yes, that is significant.