My misconceptions - I thought the strong side was where the TE lines up! But I see from your pics where you are coming from now.
The CB who plays the short side (boundary) and one who plays the wide side (field cornerback) are new terms for me as well. But I totally agree on the following as keys to the way the Rams play D:
1. where is the passing strength?
2, where is the TE?
3. which is the wide side of the field?
4. where do offenses pass to -- we want the better cover LBer on side they throw to, in case he has to cover some. If he rushes, does not matter
5. Who is more comfortable where. Is Young better on right? What do the numbers say.
Thank you Professor JY53 - greatly appreciate the lessons and the supporting pics
RFS69
