They just might. Aubrey Pleasant doesn't get enough credit as a quality secondary coach. Weddle's addition not only plugs a leak on the field but could be a huge development asset for Johnson (bordering on Pro Bowler) and Rapp.

And again what I like is Rapp and Long will not sit idly by on the sidelines for a year. They will see situational playing time (and special teams work of course).

Talib playing 13+ games this year would go a long way toward the Rams having a top-10 defense.