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Rams GM Les Snead defies the conventional wisdom
By STEVE RIVERA - March 12, 2016 0 105
http://cover32.com/2016/03/12/rams-gm-les-snead-defies-conventional-wisom/#FIuLPXvSMJILAYRo.99
One would be hesitant to put the phrase “conventional wisdom” and Rams GM Les Snead in the same sentence.
After a week where free agency dominated the NFL news cycle, you could argue Los Angeles has no interest in what conventional wisdom says about winning on Sunday’s.
Note the last ten quarterbacks to lead their teams to a Super Bowl title:
Super Bowl 41. Peyton Manning (MVP), 1 TD
Super Bowl 42. Eli Manning (MVP), 2 TDs
Super Bowl 43: Ben Roethlisberger, 1 TD
Super Bowl 44: Drew Brees (MVP), 2 TDs
Super Bowl 45: Aaron Rogers (MVP), 3TDs
Super Bowl 46: Eli Manning (MVP), 1 TD
Super Bowl 47: Joe Flacco (MVP), 3TDs
Super Bowl 48: Russell Wilson, 2TDs
Super Bowl 49: Tom Brady (MVP), 4TDs
Super Bowl 50: Peyton Manning, 0 TDs.
All would fit, on some level if not most, the definition of “elite quarterback”. Every conversation you hear, every debate on ESPN, NFL Network, pick a show, network or platform, includes a discussion on the need for an elite level quarterback to lead a team to a Super Bowl.
A reasonable argument can be made that Les Snead and the Rams don’t necessarily subscribe to such “conventional wisdom”. If this off-season is any indicator, and it appears it may be, Los Angeles is determined to debunk what the last ten years alone would demonstrate.
The wisdom of Les Snead allowed Nick Foles to be signed to a two year contract, and promptly be anointed as the starter in 2015. Foles had a record of 15-9 as quarterback of the Eagles. The collective wisdom of the Rams thought so highly of Nick, that he got $24.5 million for two years.
$13.7 guaranteed.
How’s that for some GM wisdom.
This week, Les would drop some more “wisdom” on Rams fans with a qualifying offer to Case Keenum. Meaning he’ll make $3.635 million next season.
By the way, that’s for a record of 3 wins and 2 losses in 2015.
Fair arguments can be made for the decisions Snead made to NOT sign any of the free agent choices available. Some may be reasonable. But history, especially the last ten seasons, have shown that winning in the NFL, competing and winning Super Bowls is done with the guy who best defines “elite”.
Equal to the argument above, will be the one made of what Denver did just a little over a month ago. Great defense and game management. The Broncos defense superbly neutralized league MVP Cam Newton, leaving Manning only to not make any mistakes, and avoiding the costly errors that would open the door for Carolina.
Completely accurate analysis.
But let’s not ignore Manning is a 4 time Super Bowl quarterback with two teams, 2-2 in those games, and an MVP in Super Bowl 41.
AND, a lock on the first ballot for the HOF.
Peyton is still of the elite category, only diminished somewhat by age, injuries, and a tough season where his contribution as “game manager” was good enough to help Denver win.
His credentials as “elite” are solid.
Again, the “conventional wisdom” is what it is. Something Les Snead and the Los Angeles Rams will have a difficult, if not impossible time defying.
Maybe it’s just the “wisdom” part Snead doesn’t get.
By STEVE RIVERA - March 12, 2016 0 105
http://cover32.com/2016/03/12/rams-gm-les-snead-defies-conventional-wisom/#FIuLPXvSMJILAYRo.99
One would be hesitant to put the phrase “conventional wisdom” and Rams GM Les Snead in the same sentence.
After a week where free agency dominated the NFL news cycle, you could argue Los Angeles has no interest in what conventional wisdom says about winning on Sunday’s.
Note the last ten quarterbacks to lead their teams to a Super Bowl title:
Super Bowl 41. Peyton Manning (MVP), 1 TD
Super Bowl 42. Eli Manning (MVP), 2 TDs
Super Bowl 43: Ben Roethlisberger, 1 TD
Super Bowl 44: Drew Brees (MVP), 2 TDs
Super Bowl 45: Aaron Rogers (MVP), 3TDs
Super Bowl 46: Eli Manning (MVP), 1 TD
Super Bowl 47: Joe Flacco (MVP), 3TDs
Super Bowl 48: Russell Wilson, 2TDs
Super Bowl 49: Tom Brady (MVP), 4TDs
Super Bowl 50: Peyton Manning, 0 TDs.
All would fit, on some level if not most, the definition of “elite quarterback”. Every conversation you hear, every debate on ESPN, NFL Network, pick a show, network or platform, includes a discussion on the need for an elite level quarterback to lead a team to a Super Bowl.
A reasonable argument can be made that Les Snead and the Rams don’t necessarily subscribe to such “conventional wisdom”. If this off-season is any indicator, and it appears it may be, Los Angeles is determined to debunk what the last ten years alone would demonstrate.
The wisdom of Les Snead allowed Nick Foles to be signed to a two year contract, and promptly be anointed as the starter in 2015. Foles had a record of 15-9 as quarterback of the Eagles. The collective wisdom of the Rams thought so highly of Nick, that he got $24.5 million for two years.
$13.7 guaranteed.
How’s that for some GM wisdom.
This week, Les would drop some more “wisdom” on Rams fans with a qualifying offer to Case Keenum. Meaning he’ll make $3.635 million next season.
By the way, that’s for a record of 3 wins and 2 losses in 2015.
Fair arguments can be made for the decisions Snead made to NOT sign any of the free agent choices available. Some may be reasonable. But history, especially the last ten seasons, have shown that winning in the NFL, competing and winning Super Bowls is done with the guy who best defines “elite”.
Equal to the argument above, will be the one made of what Denver did just a little over a month ago. Great defense and game management. The Broncos defense superbly neutralized league MVP Cam Newton, leaving Manning only to not make any mistakes, and avoiding the costly errors that would open the door for Carolina.
Completely accurate analysis.
But let’s not ignore Manning is a 4 time Super Bowl quarterback with two teams, 2-2 in those games, and an MVP in Super Bowl 41.
AND, a lock on the first ballot for the HOF.
Peyton is still of the elite category, only diminished somewhat by age, injuries, and a tough season where his contribution as “game manager” was good enough to help Denver win.
His credentials as “elite” are solid.
Again, the “conventional wisdom” is what it is. Something Les Snead and the Los Angeles Rams will have a difficult, if not impossible time defying.
Maybe it’s just the “wisdom” part Snead doesn’t get.
