The Ramsey example leans into my point. Notice the way they tend to get CBs? Trades, the occasional free agent, and mid to late round draft picks.
I find it telling that in 9 years, they've had 24 1st to 3rd round picks, they havent used one 1st or 2nd round pick on the position, and only one 3rd has been used on a CB.
The Rams really paid up to keep Tru Johnson because they didn’t draft any CB’s really since Les Snead’s rookie year as GM.They got a nice COMP Pick for him though.
Then traded for Marcus Peters from KC(2nd & 4th)
2018 still traded AQib Talib who was the perfect VET to help mentor
Peter’s.
That year Les Snead made an excellent in season trade to get Dante Fowler.
IMO - the in season trades over the years has been a Les Snead special.
Von Miller trade & signing of OBJ helped out The Rams over the Top.
Of course Eric Weedle will be in the HOF,because of what he did to help The Rams out of retirement.
Of course Mark Barron is another example.The drafting of Cobie Durant has worked out.Kendrick starting with Ramsey though was wishful thinking by McSnead.
Ahkello Whiterspoon has meant a lot The Rams.He imo has meant a lot to The Rams.They messed up not signing him as a FA in 2024 until the season was a mistake.I still BELIEVE he will comeback in 2025 & will make a positive impact
to help the defense.
Roger McCreary was an excellent trade especially if the above is or isn’t true.His CB play is just what The Rams have needed.His Highlight Tapes shows his Tackling Skills & his underneath coverage in the MIDDLE!!
Omar Speights is SLOW getting into the flat,but examples of Manuel last week getting balled up Like a Pretzel.Plus when Ahkello got hurt.Durant is small,plus Williams just got his shoulder hurt.
The depth a CB is young.Josh Wallace is still finding himself.Jaylen looks slower than in 2024.
This TRADE made to much sense to help fill that VOID!! In the Miners Game The Rams got exposed on the quick drop back passes underneath.