The Rams saying goodbye to many veteran starters this offseason to create cap space wasn’t unusual compared to the rest of the league. Every team is forced to make tough roster decisions, but it’s been a long time since the Rams were the ones doing the cost cutting.
With the Rams taking a hiatus from trading first-round picks to sign star players, many NFL experts are assuming this will be a rebuilding season in Los Angeles.
But GM Les Snead winced hearing the word “rebuild,” as he watched coach Sean McVay and quarterback Matthew Stafford work with a group filled with rookies and second-year players. (The Rams opened training camp with nearly 40 rookies.)