Rams GM Les Snead on Offseason Moves, Draft Strategy

0:00It's April 2nd. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered stories shaping the season. Los Angeles Rams General Manager Les Sneed went deep on the FITS and WIT podcast with Ryan Fitzpatrick and Andrew Whitworth dropping in hour and a half breakdown on offseason moves and the team's big picture strategy. It's rare insight this early in the cycle, straight from the guy calling the shots. Sneed's fully embraced LA life now, counting steps on walks while breaking down film and books, a far cry from his Auburn days down south. On cornerbacks, the Rams eyed drafting at 13th and 29th overall, but passed on waiting through 28 picks instead trading the 29th in extras for Trent McDuffy, then signing Bigger Body Jalen Watson to pair with him. That aggressive style fires of fans, especially since Sneed says trading first rounders only works for teams like the Rams, 10 and 7 contenders, pushing for titles, not rebuilders.

1:03Fitzpatrick cracked that they scratched first round talents right off the draft board to make those deals happen. Sneed revealed they didn't peg Pukanakua as elite pre-draft, or they'd have grabbed him sooner. It's about scouting past measurables for culture fits. Who balled out? He also hinted at his tight bond with coach Sean McVey, fueling that win now vibe. All this shows the Rams staying bold, stacking talent their way to chase another ring, keep an eye on how it plays out this fall.