Chris Shula learned the game from his famous family. As Rams DC, he'll have to bring all that and more to scheme around the loss of Aaron Donald.
What to say? Chris Shula had envisioned this moment for a decade, rolling through the thoughts in his mind of how he would articulate his vision to players as a first-time NFL defensive coordinator. On the first day of offseason work, the words came naturally for the new DC of the Los Angeles Rams. 'That was something I had been thinking about — how to set the tone in front of the entire unit,' Shula told FOX Sports in an exclusive interview.
'I'm excited because I think he's surrounded by a bunch of other good coaches, and I think he's really ready to help these players be the best that they can be.' Early on Rams, Shula worked for former Rams defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, who's from another multi-generational football family. Phillips saw Shula's potential from the start. 'He's a sharp guy, a quick learner, a hard worker and an outstanding coach,' Phillips said.
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