Aubrey Pleasant, Rams CBs coach
Pleasant is another contender to replace Phillips as the defensive coordinator. Just as Barry did, Pleasant followed McVay to the Rams after previously working on the Redskins’ staff from 2013-2016. He started on the offensive side of the ball in 2013 before switching to defense, eventually becoming the cornerbacks coach with the Rams in 2017.
Pleasant is a coach the players respond well to, frequently speaking highly of him in interviews. McVay has done the same with regards to Pleasant, complimenting him for the job he’s done with the Rams’ young defensive backs.
With the Rams transitioning to a new cornerback unit in 2020, led by Jalen Ramsey, Troy Hill, Nickell Robey-Coleman and David Long Jr., presumably, it’s easy to see why Pleasant might be in consideration.