'Easier Said Than Done!' Rams Taking Cautious Approach to Future Super Bowl Hopes
The Los Angeles Rams completed a massive midseason turnaround in 2023, finishing with a 10-7 record and postseason berth after beginning the season at 3-6.
While that type of performance is cause for optimism, there are obviously improvements that can be made, and with the cap space that the Rams have available, general manager Les Snead knows that he has some decisions to make.
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“It gives you a healthy way to evolve as a team and continue to add pieces,” Snead said. “I don’t think we’re sitting here today going, ‘OK, let’s spend all $40 million within the first hour.’”
Last offseason, Snead played conservatively in the offseason, but in years prior to Super Bowl runs, he has made bigger splashes, both in trades and free agency. Even after a positive ending to the season, there's no guarantee that Snead will replicate those moves this offseason.
”Easier said than done,” Snead said. “The lesson would be not come in and think, ‘OK, this is what we do and we’re going to have 11 wins.’”
In order for the Rams to reach their goals, they would likely need names like quarterback Matthew Stafford, defensive lineman Aaron Donald and wide receiver Cooper Kupp to remain in uniform for the 2024 season. Stafford and Donald have voiced their intention to stay in Los Angeles, but Kupp did not speak to reporters after the loss to the Detroit Lions in the Wild Card round.
Still, Snead expects the Rams to be fine on that front.
“We would want every one of them back — let’s just be clear on that,” Snead said. “I haven’t sat down and chatted with any of those [players] but at this point in time, it doesn’t seem like they are wanting to move on.
“But time will tell on that.”
