The LA Rams do not have an easy time of things in 2020. Perhaps one of the most difficult challenges in how the Rams navigate the future is how will the team manage the 55 man roster to remain successful? If production was predictable, injuries preventable, and contracts are written in a team-friendly fashion, that would not be nearly the difficult task that it is proving to be.
Okay, that’s all a pipe-dream. In the NFL, risk comes with the territory. So when it’s time to renew a contract for a solid contributor, the team assumes some risk when it categorizes some compensation with guarantees.