The moment Aaron Donald retired in March 2024, both Rams head coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead acknowledged the challenge of replacing his unique impact on the field. McVay stated, 'The 'one of one' term gets thrown around loosely. He's really one of one,' highlighting the importance of Donald’s role in the defense.
General manager Les Snead remarked, 'Three years ago, when you were like, 'When Aaron retires, there's not going to be another one of him.' So, we were going to have to play defense differently,' revealing the Rams’ foresight into a post-Donald period.
Despite offseason changes including the drafting of multiple defenders to bolster their lineup, the Rams’ defense has made notable improvement, recently holding opponents to fewer than 10 points in five of six games, reflecting their efforts to adapt.
The Rams' strategy involved drafting key defensive players like Jared Verse and Braden Fiske to prepare for life without Donald, showcasing their commitment to rebuilding a competitive defensive unit.
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