A Promising Future: Chris Shula Talks About His New Role as Coordinator

🔑Chris Shula credits the Rams organization, including the Ki family, for their support and honor of being a part of the team for the past seven years.

📚Shula expresses gratitude towards Sean McVay, Wade Phillips, Brandon Staley, and Raheem Morris for their influence and the lessons he has learned from working with them.

🏈The defensive philosophy of Chris Shula focuses on relentless pursuit of the ball, getting off blocks, tackling, and taking the ball away.

💡Shula aims to maintain an element of unpredictability in the defense while ensuring that the players can execute at a high level.

🔍He emphasizes the importance of having players with great football character, physical and mental toughness, and a strong work ethic.

What excites Chris Shula about the Rams' roster?

—Chris Shula is excited about the young and hungry players on the Rams' roster, who are passionate about football and eager to improve.

How does Shula plan to balance the team's defensive identity with development?

—Chris Shula plans to maintain the team's defensive identity while continuing to develop the players by aligning with the position coaches and understanding the types of players they are looking for.

What did Shula learn from having a young team last year?

—Chris Shula learned the importance of having players with great football character, physical and mental toughness, and a strong work ethic. He also emphasized the need for players to love football and be eager to improve.

What is Shula's approach to calling plays?

—Chris Shula focuses on being decisive and thinking ahead when calling plays. He aims to have an element of unpredictability and adjust the defense to whatever the offense presents.

How does Shula plan to maintain continuity in talent identification?

—Chris Shula plans to maintain continuity in talent identification by aligning with the position coaches and onboarding players who fit seamlessly into the team's culture.

00:00Chris Shula expresses his gratitude towards the Rams organization and his excitement for his new role as coordinator.

02:59Shula credits the influence of Wade Phillips, Brandon Staley, and Raheem Morris in shaping his coaching style.

06:28Shula's defensive philosophy focuses on relentless pursuit of the ball, getting off blocks, tackling, and taking the ball away.

08:38He aims to maintain an element of unpredictability while focusing on what the players can execute at a high level.

10:38Shula emphasizes the importance of having players with great football character, physical and mental toughness, and a strong work ethic.