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Los Angeles RamsReport: Rams have interest in keeping Dante Fowler but won't use franchise tag

The Los Angeles Rams, at least for now, have decided against using the franchise tag on edge rusher Dante Fowler or any other player, general manager Les Snead said on Monday, per ESPN’s Lindsey Thiry. Still, that hardly means the team has plans to move on from the promising former top-five pick. Four days before […]

Los Angeles RamsLos Angeles Rams could limit Todd Gurley's workload moving forward

One of the biggest mysteries of the past NFL season was the use, or lack thereof, of Todd Gurley in the Super Bowl. The Los Angeles Rams will need to come up with a plan to avoid an event like that occurring again. According to Pro Football Talk, the Rams are going to try to […]

Los Angeles RamsFalcons GM Thomas Dimitroff 'highly impressed' with the job Les Snead has done with Rams

Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff knows a thing or two about building a Super Bowl team. It was just two years back that Atlanta, behind a bevy of young playmakers on both sides of the ball, held a 28-3 lead over the New England Patriots in the third quarter of Super Bowl LI. The […]

Los Angeles RamsRams GM Les Snead says being the Super Bowl favorite drives him nuts

The Los Angeles Rams are off to an impressive start to the 2018 season being the only remaining undefeated team in the NFL heading into Week 9 action against the New Orleans Saints, but one thing has the General Manager Les Snead going crazy. This has firmly thrust high expectation ahead of the franchise that […]

Los Angeles RamsRams GM Les Snead calls Aaron Donald's dominance contagious for the defense

The Los Angeles Rams have gotten out a strong start to begin the 2018 season that has largely been behind the play of their explosive offense. However, it has seen their defense pick it up a notch over the last couple of games that includes coming off a career-high 4.0 sacks in the 39-10 win […]

Los Angeles RamsRams GM Les Snead talks Sean McVay's similarities to Nick Saban

It is no secret that Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay has taken the league by storm. Even general manager Les Snead can see why left tackle Andrew Whitworth likened him to Alabama head coach Nick Saban. The comparison to Saban is certainly an interesting one. Snead said during an appearance on The Jim Rome Show that their similarities […]

Los Angeles RamsRams GM Les Snead views Todd Gurley as more than running back

The Los Angeles Rams managed to secure running back Todd Gurley with a lucrative four-year, $60 million contract extension this offseason. The deal has now set the bar for other elite running backs looking to get paid in the near future. There are many that feel the price tag may have been a bit steep […]

Los Angeles RamsRams GM Les Snead on Aaron Donald contract talks: 'We're in the same zip code'

The Aaron Donald saga rumbles on. The Los Angeles Rams star will officially become a restricted free agent in 2019 after he failed to report by the Aug. 7 deadline. But that really wasn’t much of an issue since it was hard to see any team handing over a first-round pick for signing Donald to […]

Los Angeles RamsRams GM Les Snead addresses Aaron Donald following Todd Gurley's extension

It has been a busy offseason for the Los Angeles Rams, to say the least. They have now managed to lock up one of their most important players in running back Todd Gurley after agreeing to a four-year deal worth up to $60 million. However, the extension has raised further questions about the status of […]

Los Angeles RamsRams GM Les Snead wants to 'invade San Diego' with Chargers gone

Since the Chargers decided to uproot themselves from San Diego for Los Angeles, there has been a strong level of disdain toward the franchise from the city. The Chargers’ former radio station in San Diego, The Mighty 1090, has agreed to terms to air Los Angeles Rams’ games in the 2018 season. In response to that, […]

NFLRams GM Les Snead hints Aaron Donald will soon be NFL's highest paid defender

The Los Angeles Rams have had one of the most eventful offseasons of any team in the league. One of the several huge deals they’ve swung is landing Ndamukong Suh, who once held the title of being the highest-paid player in the league. Suh is set to play alongside superstar Aaron Donald, who is still awaiting […]

NFLRams GM Les Snead cites Eagles as why NFL teams can't win playing scared

One of the biggest storylines this offseason has been the Los Angeles Rams’ frenzy of activity, adding more talent to the mix at multiple positions to help their push toward building off last season’s success. It has elevated the level expectations ahead for the team to potentially become a legitimate Super Bowl contender. This is the […]

NFLRams GM Les Snead believes Los Angeles has cap space to keep roster together

The Los Angeles Rams have been nothing short than busy retooling their roster through the first several weeks of the offseason. This has seen the team bring in many high-profile players to the mix in hopes of contending for a Super Bowl in the 2018 campaign. At the same time, it brought forth the conversation about […]

NFLRams still focused on Aaron Donald's extension amidst offseason additions

The Los Angeles Rams have made a plethora of moves to their roster this offseason to make a stronger push toward competing for a Super Bowl next season. The latest is the addition of veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks in a trade from the New England Patriots. All of this has once again brought up questions […]

Los Angeles RamsRams GM Les Snead labels Alec Ogletree trade necessary to acquire Marcus Peters, Aqib Talib

Following their first playoff appearance in well over a decade, the Los Angeles Rams have ramped up their effort this offseason to keep that momentum moving forward. The front office has been quite active in adding talent on the defensive side of the ball through the trade market. This saw the team acquire All-Pro cornerbacks […]

Los Angeles RamsRams GM Les Snead: 'We always keep room in the budget for Aaron Donald'

Heading into the offseason, one of the biggest priorities for the Los Angeles Rams will be working out a new long-term deal for star defensive tackle Aaron Donald. The 26-year-old is set to enter the final year of his rookie deal, which has heightened the push to get him under a lucrative deal. According to […]

Los Angeles RamsRams will likely have to cut either Robert Quinn or Mark Barron ahead of 2018 season

Over the last few seasons, the Los Angeles Rams have assembled a talent-laden roster on both sides of the ball, but due to the salary cap and stars seeking lucrative contracts, they might have to part ways with either Robert Quinn or Mark Barron. Because of the depth they’ve built, the Rams will be forced […]

EditorialsThe next great NFL dynasty once Tom Brady and Bill Belichick finally retire

The New England Patriots are the modern NFL dynasty with five Super Bowl titles over the last 16 years. With quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick heading into the sunset of their careers, it is fair to wonder which franchise will emerge to become the next dominant franchise. There are several teams on […]

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