Here’s BonifayRam...
I don't think we have seen the last of release 7th round selction ILB Travin Howard yet. My thoughts that once he is heathty.... he will be signed back later this fall to the Practice Squad to serve this team in the future. Presently the Rams do not have any LB'er on the PS.
I believe that Wade feels that a healthy Barron is the perfect starting weakside interior LB for his Defense. When Wade moves fast to his preferred NIckle....Barron's value becomes even more vital to Wade. With only 2 LB'ers behind the DL Barron is outstanding on reading routes, making plays on the ball with great instincts. He is also a proven sure tackler who can cover like a playmaking safety. He has lined up & played WSLB/SSLB/ILB/SS/FS & CB....that says something of his great versitily.
Ramik Wilson can hold his own in the Rams 34 D but when Wade moves to the Nickle Wilson becomes a liability. So we just see Wade remain in the base 34 D longer than usual if Barron is out. I would look for Wade to use a 4-1-6 Dime with Littleton as the only LB & utilize his four excellent Corners in place of Wilson .....
