Wade Phillips’ streak of first-year turnarounds continues with Rams

LOS ANGELES — Wade Phillips has done it again.
Hailed as a quick turnaround artist for the past three decades, Phillips has maintained his reputation during his first season as Rams defensive coordinator. Even if things go poorly for the Rams on Sunday in their backup-heavy season finale against San Francisco, the Rams’ defense will have improved in 2017.
The Rams have allowed 295 points this season, 99 fewer than in 2016, and the Rams have forced 25 turnovers compared to 18 last sea