IMO, DaSilva misinterpreted the podcast, Barry was focusing on the MLB or replacing Littleton, not the other position, in which, Howard will most likely be the starter. I'm not a huge Joe Barry fan, wished he had taken the DC job at USC, but it's obvious with McVay naming Staley DC and the rise of Chris Shula to handle the OLB's and Barry besides being assistant Head Coach, is not thought of as a DC by McVay.
I understand Reeder was an UDFA last year from Delaware and the Rams did not have much depth losing first Kiser in preseason and then Bryce Hager, however, Reeder seemed to struggle IMO and proved he could not cover a bed. Expect Howard to be on the field during passing situations when they are not in the 5-1-5 defense, but I don't think the team is totally going with a safety over a linebacker in the regular defensive alignment.
