While Snead hasn’t been afraid to trade for veteran talent in the past, the Rams may take a different approach over the next year or two while continuing to build around their budding stars.
Or, L.A. may decide that it’s already time to swing for the fences and another Super Bowl. Stafford will turn 36 in February and is only under contract through 2026. The Rams may want to maximize the time they have left with (likely) the future Hall of Famer.
If the Rams do take the latter approach, they may look to poach proven veterans on expiring contracts or unwieldy contracts, like Khalil Mack, Mike Williams or Justin Simmons
If Sneed prefers to continue the youth movement, we’ll probably see L.A. target younger players who are only entering their primes in free agency. An ascending cornerback like Jaylon Johnson or L’Jarius Sneed would make plenty of sense for the Rams, who ranked just 20th in passing yards allowed during the regular season.
A safety like Kyle Dugger, Jeremy Chinn or Geno Stone would also make sense, depending on what the Rams do with Johnson and Fuller.
Offensively, it wouldn’t hurt to continue bolstering the line, though Snead may wait for the draft to do so. The 2024 tackle market is relatively underwhelming, with 33-year-old Dallas Cowboys tackle Tyron Smith serving as the most proven vet.
We could also see the Rams target a wide receiver to complement Kupp and Nacua. While Robinson flashed toward the end of the year, a more consistent third option could make the passing attack virtually indefensible.
Several quality receivers are scheduled to reach the market, including Tee Higgins, Calvin Ridley, Curtis Samuel, Kendrick Bourne and Cedrick Wilson Jr. A reunion with Odell Beckham Jr. could make sense.
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