It only took 1 move in the offseason to stop losing sleep over Rams' secondary

How often have you heard from other fans or read on social media about the team's lack of attention towards the secondary? Specifically, "The Los Angeles Rams have done nothing to improve a bad secondary" is almost going viral right now. And yet, like many claims, it's merely a repetition of a bad take. You see, what some see is a veneer of inaction from the Rams' front office during the usual and customary places where roster upgrades typically take place.

But as far as improvements to the secondary? That's another matter altogether. After all, the team was swinging blindly last year at trying to meet the projected roster needs of a new defense under DC Chris Shula. GM Les Snead and company were blind for two reasons: They had not seen Shula's version of an NFL defense play on the football field yet. And the second reason is that the team was casting a wide net for players, returning from a previous season, signing free agent veterans, and even drafting rookies, and simply hoping to see who would excel.

So why is any of this relevant?

It's all vital to set the proper background. After all, to know how far the Rams' secondary has come, it's vital to understand where it started. And that means traveling back to this point in time in the 2024 NFL season.

What were the objectives as the Rams settled in for a new season? With the exodus of former DC Raheem Morris, the Rams' defense was stuck in a fog of uncertainty. It was not a matter of doubting the expertise of Chris Shula as the Rams' newly hired Defensive Coordinator. It was more a matter of strategy, tactics, and emphasis that were unknown variables. Would he be satisfied to play a passive 'keep in front of you' defense that would eliminate big plays? Or would he tend to be more aggressive and attack the offense to keep them on their heels?

Of course, everyone knows the answers now. But nobody had much insight into what the future might hold. And it's not dramatic to suggest that even DC Chris Shula did not know yet. And he would not know until gametime.