There is no question many of the moves were to setup for 2024. But to assume that the Rams can't be competitive this year doesn't strike as being true. Sure they got rid of a lot of impact players. That said they still have the best QB in the division, and one of the best WRs in the NFL. The defense and STs took the brunt of the hits. The offense is relatively intact with at least on paper the makings of a decent OL. Noteboom when healthy is a franchise level LT. Jackson showed he can play both OT and OG and projects as the starting RT probably next year because of Havensteins cap number. Allen when he's healthy is a very good center, just ask Stafford and Mayfield. Shelton has proved himself as a starting quality center and a decent OG. The only question is who will start at the other OG position and they have Bruss and Thomas. I actually like Thomas more than Bruss because his athleticism allows them more options in the run game. I watched him while he played at SDSU and he's good. He's got the mobility to pull and to block on the second level both things are what have been missing on the Ram OL for a long time.
The only question mark on the offense is Allen Robinson who wants to be traded. But they will have Kupp, Jefferson, Atwell, Skowronek and Powell. IMO Atwell finally showed he can be a factor in the passing game. With starters of Kupp, Jefferson and Atwell they have 3 receivers who can threaten at all three levels with speed and agility. They have Akers who has shown he's back to form from his injury and Williams who looked like a good complimentary RB.
The defense is where the draft will be focused. They need an edge, CB, and LB with their first 3 picks then P, PK, QB2 in the 5th round, LS, center, RB3 in the 6th round, OL depth and DB in the 7th round.
If Snead hits on his first 3 picks and the P and PK the team will be alright this year. As far as the PK is concerned I still see Gould and Pineiro as the most likely affordable vets who can do the job well. Pineiro IMO is the best value among the vet UFA punters. Signing either Pineiro or Gould is a draft pick saved.
The top 6 needs IMO are edge, CB, LB, P, Pk, and QB2 and can be addressed in the first 6 picks without moving up. So if you are talking only needing half a dozen players to fill key holes then it's not a rebuild. Rebuild is blowing it all up and starting from scratch. Snead is reshaping the team around it's core, something you don't do in a rebuild. Snead is molding a new team around it's core of Stafford, Kupp and AD. In a rebuild you don't have a core of future HOF players.
