At one point in time, it seemed that no NFL blockbuster trade was too big or too insane for Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead. The front office wanted to build a competitive roster, and the fastest way to accomplish that was to offer up risky draft picks for present-day game changers. For a long time, the strategy worked.
The team traded for OLB Dante Fowler, WR Brandin Cooks, OLB Von Miller, RB Sony Michel, IOL Austin Corbett, and even quarterback Matthew Stafford. It was a perfect strategy, as most NFL teams overvalued draft picks and undervalued former Pro Bowl and All-Pro veterans.