PALM BEACH, Fla. — In a postseason defined by stellar quarterback play and late-game comebacks, the Los Angeles Rams iced Super Bowl LVI with their defense.
Three-time Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald broke through the line of scrimmage, grabbed hold of Joe Burrow and tossed him to the turf as he threw a hurried incomplete pass to seal their title win.
In 2022, the Broncos will count on former Rams secondary coach/pass game coordinator Ejiro Evero to help bring their defense to a championship level. For as important as the Broncos’ additions of Russell Wilson and Nathaniel Hackett were to the team’s chances, Denver’s new defensive coordinator will also play a large role in determining the outcome of the season.
At the NFL’s Annual Meeting, Rams head coach Sean McVay said he believes Ejiro will thrive in his new role.
“He’s got a great steadiness about him,” McVay said. “He’s so smart, he’s so self-assured, but he’s a great collaborator. I think one of the things I really…