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Ram_Ruler
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.
I do think they've made great efforts to bring talent to the defense and remake it according to Wade's desires. That's why they immediately trade Ogletree and Quinn and reinvested that money into Talib and Peters. And as you mentioned they signed Suh and traded for Fowler.
Half of those moves were intended to be short term - Talib and Suh - and were simply to quickly infuse talent at positions Wade prioritizes.
I see the Peters and Fowler trades as moves they made looking for another player they could invest in to be a foundational player with Donald. But both came with substantial risks. Peters wasn't a scheme fit; it was an experiment from the beginning. Fowler was a failed player at Jax. Contrary to your assertion, he was not good when we got him. Neither Peters or Fowler were ever going to be sure fire long term investments.
Which means that the defense still does not have a second building block after a couple of years of searching.
As for capital if you want to look at draft picks consider this, the majority of the premium picks (rounds 1-4) under McVay have been offense.
2017 - Everett, Kupp, Reynolds v. JJ.
2018 - Noteboom and Allen v. John Franklin Myers on defense.
2019 - Henderson, Evans v. Rapp, Long, and Gaines.
7 offense v. 5 on defense. And the defensive investment JUST started this last draft.