Rams GM & Coach on Draft & Stafford Contract

0:00On April 21st, Ram's general manager less-need, and head coach Sean McVeigh just wrapped their yearly pre-draft presser, gearing up for this weekend. 2026 NFL Draft from Pick 13 onward. They hit key spots like the back-up quarterback mess with Jimmy Garoppolo pondering retirement and early vibes on Matthew Stafford's contract talks. They're playing it cool on the back-up spot. Garoppolo gets all the time he needs to decide, leaving things up in the air for now. But McVeigh's solid on fourth-year guy Stetson Bennett stepping up, he's improved a ton and handled back-up duties before when Garoppolo sat out early, gains back in 2024. At Pick 13, the Rams feel good right where they are, their highest spots since 2016. Still, Sneet says, trading up or down stays on the table, all depending on how the board falls. Those moves often pop up live on Draft Night, based on who's available ahead. Meanwhile, contract chats with reigning MVP Matthew Stafford are showing real progress, per reports from Monday.

1:03Sneet confirmed, things are heading positive with no timeline set, but expect zero drama from that camp. As a draft kicks off, the Rams stay flexible, trusting their depth while eyes stay glued on those prime picks and quarterback stability.