My argument would be the Rams don't spend a lot of capital on offense. Let's take a look (and I'm looking specifically while under Mcvay):
Woods was considered just decent when we signed him
Kupp was a third round pick
Whitworth and cooks are the only big signings. Our whole offensive line is mostly 3rd round picks and beyond.
Higbee was in the 4th I think?
Everett in the second.
The defense on the other hand traded a second and fourth for Peters, a fifth for talib, 2 firsts for Ramsey, a third for Fowler, signed Suh for 14 million. All of these players were considered good when we got them.
It seems like the Rams really did all they could to bring talent to the defense ASAP. I think the only difference on offense and defense is who is coaching. And that's not a jab at Wade, but the Rams clearly showed a tendency to try and improve all over the defense when necessary (including the Ramsey deal). It's discouraging that they never brought returns. But I do get what you're saying as well.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/30/2019 07:31AM by Ram_Ruler.