Shula the DC: Under Study of Wade Phillips, Staley & Morris

As most of us know, Chris Shula has been on the Rams coaching staff since 2017.

Shula may crap the bed as the Rams new 2024 DC?

Who knows but his bio is interesting.

Los Angeles Rams (2017–2018)
Assistant linebackers coach

Los Angeles Rams (2019)
Outside linebackers coach: Shula got knowledge under Wade Phillips for 3 years...

Los Angeles Rams 2020)
Outside linebackers coach: Shula got knowledge under Brandon Staley for 1 year...

Los Angeles Rams (2021)
Linebackers coach

Los Angeles Rams (2022)
Pass game coordinator & defensive backs coach

Los Angeles Rams (2023)
Pass rush coordinator & linebackers coach: Shula got knowledge under Raheem Morris for 3 years...

Los Angeles Rams (2024–present)
Defensive coordinator

Chris Shula has 7 years of defensive knowledge under 3 different defensive coordinators. (Wade, Brandon Raheem).

All 3 of the past Rams DC's over the last 7 years are different in their own ways by many metrics and experiences for Shula.

Does this mean Shula will shine in 2024?

Of course not, but damn those are some good DC's in their time as Rams mentors for the first time new DC.

7 years under 3 successful Rams DC's has to have some merit.

I don't think Shula is going to be over his head and crap the bed.

Those are some valuable years of learning experience.

If he does crap the bed, McVay, will possibly move on from him after 1 season.

Go Chris Shula! I have faith that the last 7 years have given you a strong chance to succeed as a rookie DC.