Roster building in the NFL is a complex fusion of guts, brains, hard work, and luck. The Los Angeles Rams, freshly crowned as NFL champions after their 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI, are already back to work. Tough roster decisions must be contemplated and acted upon in preparation for their title defense.
Building a better mousetrap
General Manager Les Snead and Head Coach Sean McVay have broken the mold on how to revive a moribund franchise, using bold moves acquiring playmakers, poaching opponents rosters, and yes, mining the NFL draft.