Jan 13, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38) is introduced against the Miami Dolphins prior to a 2024 AFC wild card game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Rams Trade Idea: Could Cheifs Star Corner Be on the Move?
The Los Angeles Rams defense is not built to contend for a Super Bowl. That’s not an indictment on the job general manager Les Snead has done or a referendum on the coaching staff’s performance. But there is work cut out for Los Angeles. Simply put, teams with poor secondaries that can’t compensate with an elite pass rush are going to struggle to stay afloat in today’s passing league. The Rams will throw money and NFL Draft picks at the problem, but could they hit the trade market?
The cap has its consequences, and sometimes that means trading away star players to keep the rest of a core intact. The Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs may have to go down that path as they look to win back-to-back-to-back titles. Cornerback L’Jarius Sneed will almost certainly be franchise-tagged, but a trade is on the table if an extension cannot be had. According to Bleacher Report, Los Angeles is one of the teams that should be sending calls Kansas City’s way.
“If Sneed is available for a Day 2 selection, though, Senad and the Rams would be foolish not to consider him,” Kristopher Knox wrote. “LA’s playoff window is open once again thanks to ascending stars like Puka Nacua, Kyren Williams, and Kobie Turner. … “Improving a pass defense that ranked 20th in yards allowed last season would help the Rams maximize their current window. And Sneed is still young enough to remain a building block even after players like Donald, Stafford and Kupp are no longer around.” Sneed has emerged as one of the league’s top corners and is on his way to a lofty extension – one Los Angeles can feasibly hand out. He also has the performance to back it up.
