Rams defensive coordinator Wade Phillips is scheduled for upcoming book-signing appearances for “Son of Bum,” his memoir about football and growing up with his father, former NFL coach Bum Phillips. Under Phillips, the Rams are switching from the 4-3 scheme run by former coordinator Gregg Williams to the hybrid 3-4 that Phillips has deployed for years. The Rams signed free-agent cornerbacks Kayvon Webster and Nickell Robey-Coleman, linebackers Connor Barwin and Carlos Thompson and defensive tackle Tyrunn Walker. Cornerback is the Rams’ most pressing defensive need going into the draft, especially with Trumaine Johnson’s future in question. His situation won’t affect it, but right now he’s a Ram, and we plan to go from there.”The Rams also need help at safety.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 26, 2017 02:03 UTC