Les Snead knew what he was doing by standing pat at Rams' trade deadline

Window shopping is nice, and with the holiday season around the corner, many shoppers will participate in the age-old tradition. But for Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead, window shopping is unnecessary torture.

After all, his budget for upgrades is tight; he couldn't afford any of the shiny toys behind the glass. And it was not so long ago that the Rams were discussed as potential sellers at the trade deadline.

Ultimately, they sat it out.

What did fans expect Snead to do? Many lobbied hard for a veteran receiver after losing veteran Davante Adams. The team has experienced an increasing number of injuries that have impacted the offense, defense, and even special teams.

Historically, that often spurred Snead to work his magic and pick up a player or two to help. But injuries have kept coming at a rapid pace, and much of Snead's focus has been on improving a lackluster special teams group. And that work continues amid mounting injuries on offense and defense.

Rams avoided overpaying for superfluous contributors

ESPN's trade deadline summary fed a pattern of winners and losers. Winners were, more often than not, players traded to a contender and the teams that were net sellers at the deadline. Well, Los Angeles did not land in either category.

While failing to address the needs of the here and now may have disappointed some fans, it was the right call. The Rams could not afford to pay the asking price for significant contributors after laying out a small treasure trove of picks in earlier trades. Unfortunately, none of that top-tier talent has avoided injury.

And that's the risk of trading at the deadline. The incoming additions join during the season, limiting their ability to integrate quickly. LA needs instant contributors. That is seldom found at the trade deadline. Knowing that, Snead avoided spending limited resources in hopes of finding a new gemstone.

The Rams are not out of the running yet. Nor are they out of the market for roster upgrades. They simply avoided enriching other teams by overpaying at the trade deadline. But having said that, it seems as though a free agent signing could be about to take place. That's the right move.

As always, thanks for reading.

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