Rams Trade Idea: L’Jarius Sneed, the standout cornerback for the Chiefs, as an offseason target?
There are star-caliber cornerbacks available if the Los Angeles Rams need assistance in their secondary. Is it time for general manager Les Snead to sign L’Jarius Sneed to a contract?
The defense of the Los Angeles Rams is not designed to compete for a Super Bowl.
That is not a criticism on Les Snead’s work as general manager or a vote on the effectiveness of the coaching staff. But Los Angeles has its work cut out for it. In other words, in today’s passing league, teams with subpar secondaries that are unable to make up for it with a strong pass rush may find it difficult to survive.
The Rams plan to address the issue via cash and NFL Draft selections, but would they also try to trade for someone?
The cap has repercussions, and occasionally those repercussions include trading away elite players to preserve the core. In order to win back-to-back championships, the Kansas City Chiefs, who won the Super Bowl, might have to follow that route. It is highly likely that cornerback L’Jarius Sneed will be franchise-tagged, but if an extension cannot be reached, a trade is an option.
Los Angeles is one of the teams that ought to be calling Kansas City, claims Bleacher Report.
Senad and the Rams would be stupid to pass on Sneed if he is available for a Day 2 selection, according to Kristopher Knox. With the help of rising stars like Puka Nacua, Kyren Williams, and Kobie Turner, LA’s playoff window is once again open.
Enhancing a pass defense that placed 20th in terms of yards allowed in the previous campaign would enable the Rams to make the most of their current window. Furthermore, Sneed will still be a valuable building component long after players like Donald, Stafford, and Kupp are gone.
Sneed has become one of the best corners in the game and is likely to receive a large contract extension from Los Angeles. He can support that with his performance as well.
Sneed was ranked 26th out of 80 candidates by Pro Football Focus, considerably ahead of Ahkello Witherspoon, who was ranked 47th last season and the Rams’ top qualifier. He is not the type of playmaker Los Angeles has in their secondary. With two interceptions, just seven cornerbacks had more pass breakups. He gave up the fifth-lowest passer rating against in coverage.
Notably, topping his positional peers in penalties (17) is a red flag of sorts and could frighten the Rams away in the end. Still, there’s not much doubting his ability to write plays.
