In recent offseasons the Los Angeles Rams have traded premium draft capital for proven veterans - and it’s been a successful strategy and a big reason why they were able to hoist the Lombardi Trophy as Super Bowl champions.
But the star-studded LA roster is sewn together with players that were acquired for much less, and Sean McVay’s coaching staff has done an exemplary job grooming replacements before their services are typically required.
The last few offseasons are littered with examples:
The dynamic cornerback duo of Marcus Peters and Aqib Talib was a key reason why the Rams earned a trip to the Super Bowl in the 2018 season.