Rams' defense will have a new look, and coordinator Gregg Williams is fine with thatBy Gary Klein
The middle linebacker is playing the position for the first time.
The weak-side linebacker is a converted safety who led the team in tackles last season.
The strong-side linebacker?
After the release of Akeem Ayers, the Rams have all but said they don’t need one.
At least not very often.
“If you look at how many teams we’re going to play this year that are going to play two backs in the backfield against us — not very many people like doing that against us,” defensive coordinator Gregg Williams said Saturday. “So take a look at how many times were going to play three linebackers this entire season.”
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