It’s hard to complain about much from the Los Angeles Rams’ 2018 season. They won the NFC West, tied for the best record in football and made it all the way to the Super Bowl.
However, they weren’t perfect and there are always areas that need improvement. Here are four as the Rams head into the 2019 season.
Run defense
Put simply, the Rams’ run defense was bad last season. They ranked dead last in yards per carry allowed (5.1) and 23rd in yards against, showing just how easy it was for teams to run against the Rams. That wasn’t the case in the postseason, which gives reason for optimism heading into 2019.
Los Angeles did set out to improve that aspect of the defense this offseason, adding players such as Greg Gaines, Clay Matthews, Eric Weddle and replacing Mark Barron with Micah Kiser. If the run defense improves this season, it’ll help keep offenses behind the sticks and force tougher down-and-distance situations. Only good things can come from getting better in that department.