7 candidates to replace Wade Phillips as Rams defensive coordinator

Aubrey Pleasant and Joe Barry should be considered the top candidates to replace Wade Phillips.

Perry Fewell, Panthers DBs coach/interim coach

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Fewell has now been an interim head coach twice in his career, which says a lot about how he’s viewed by teams he works for. He was the defensive backs coach for the Panthers this season, and while Carolina struggled defensively, it lacked talent on that side of the ball.

Previously, Fewell was the Giants’ defensive coordinator from 2010-2014, helping New York finish in the top 10 defensively twice in that span. If he’s looking to potentially bolster his resume, a stop in Los Angeles wouldn’t be a bad move for Fewell.