Has the Rams’ defense gotten “soft”?

There are significant defensive issues in Los Angeles, and I provide insight into how the Rams' struggles reflect the evolution of the NFL.

In recent weeks, a lot has been made about the Rams’ “soft” zone coverage. However, for many, the coverage piece to the defense is the (non-offense) root cause of LA’s struggles in the first half of the season. Currently, the Rams sit at 22nd overall in passing DVOA, which measures efficiency (Football Outsiders). Since Head Coach Sean McVay was hired, …