One of the most difficult roles of an NFL team’s general manager is compensating productive players without dulling their competitive edge. If there is one skill set we would like to see more evidence of in LA Rams general manager Les Snead, it would be writing contracts to keep players productive. Let’s take a peek at what we mean.
Per Over the Cap.com, the LA Rams currently have five players earning more than $10 million per year:
QB Jared Goff – $36,042,682
DT Aaron Donald – $25,000,000
RB Todd Gurley – $17,250,000
WR Brandin Cooks-$16,800,800
CB Jalen Ramsey -$13,703,000
Of this group, cornerback Jalen Ramsey’s contract arrives courtesy of the Jackson Jaguars, who traded Ramsey to the LA Rams in 2019.