🎯Identify college quarterbacks with potential to be franchise players.
⌛Timing is key when making a move in the draft to secure desired players.
💡Combine testing results may not always accurately predict a player's success in the NFL.
🔍Thoroughly vet players to understand their intangibles and character.
📚Watch more game film to better evaluate players' on-field performance.
How does the Rams GM approach late-round picks?
—The Rams focus on player development and have had success finding talent in the mid to late rounds.
What is the importance of player intangibles?
—The Rams value intangibles such as work ethic, character, and leadership potential in their draft process.
Do combine testing results play a major role in drafting decisions?
—While combine testing results provide useful data, the Rams consider them as part of a larger evaluation process.
How does the Rams coaching staff contribute to player development?
—The Rams coaching staff plays a crucial role in developing players and maximizing their potential.
What factors influence draft strategy for the Rams?
—The Rams consider various factors, including pick value, team needs, and potential trades, when developing their draft strategy.
00:03Les Snead became the General Manager of the Los Angeles Rams in 2012 and has since experienced success in player drafting.
01:25Snead discusses the importance of identifying college quarterbacks with potential to become franchise players.
04:00Timing is crucial when attempting to secure desired players in the draft, as demonstrated by the Rams' move to draft Jared Goff in 2016.
08:55Snead highlights the limitations of combine testing results and the need for a comprehensive evaluation approach that includes intangibles.
09:59Thorough vetting and the evaluation of game film are key factors in the Rams' draft process when assessing players' potential success.
