Rams coaches have Les Snead to thank for making their lives a whole lot easier

It's almost as though Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead was sitting down in the coaches' room as they wrangled a game plan for the next opponent and sympathized with their task. This offseason, his own roster-building strategy placed a much greater emphasis on easing the coaching staff's arduous labor by stockpiling superstar talent.

Fans have yet to see the in-game result, but one thing seems obvious. Snead did as much as he could to ensure success.

While financial bells and whistles are going off for 2027, the Rams' roster this season is a complex overlay of veteran leadership and youthful energy. They have built a depth chart that gives coaches tremendous flexibility.

The same team that got so much from one of the least expensive defenses in the NFL suddenly finds itself touted as one of the most talented units in NFL history.

On paper, at least.

Les Snead has built a Rams roster coaches will thank him for

Spending copious amounts on new contracts with more than two dozen deals expiring next offseason seems crazy. And perhaps Snead is a bit eccentric. But his is also an inspired strategy if all the dominoes fall the right way.

The Rams have now returned all the key contributors from last season's elite offense. With the trade for wide receiver Tutu Atwell, the gang's all together once more. LA also drafted receiver CJ Daniels and tight end Max Klare.

On defense, the story almost reads like a fairy tale. The Rams struggled against the pass in 2025, so they transplanted cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson from the Kansas City Chiefs. Snead joined them with Myles Garrett, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year.

And then Aaron Donald decided to come back, too. Good Morning Football is floored by the potential of this Rams defense. Rams fans are too.

Snead upgraded the pass coverage and then created such a fearful pass rush that quarterbacks will surely be running for their lives. Last season, Turner and Ford faced double teams. By adding Donald and Garrett, Snead has outmaneuvered any counter that offenses can pull.

No offensive line can double-team everyone.

And there's the rub. Snead himself admitted that he views this year's roster as a challenge to get the equivalent of 12 or 13 players on the field in 11 men. He has seemingly managed to do that.

Of course, potential is not production. The Rams must forge team chemistry and turn individual talent into collective success. Still, Snead has certainly done his part by supplying the talent. Now McVay and his coaching staff must do theirs.

As always, thanks for reading.

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