Les Snead
GM since Feb 2012(14 years, 5 mo)
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On the Contract Value Index, Les Snead's front office has been significantly overpaying relative to production (F Contract Value Index). That ranks 10th of 32 on Sentiment among graded GMs. Reaction to the front office’s moves has been sharply negative (F Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal. The crowd-sourced Fan Verdict currently sits at F.
About Les Snead
Background and career path of the Los Angeles Rams general manager.
Path to the role
Snead played tight end at Troy State and UAB and was a graduate assistant at Auburn before entering pro scouting. He scouted for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Atlanta Falcons, rising to Atlanta's director of player personnel, before the Rams hired him as general manager in February 2012.
Philosophy & notable moves
Snead is the architect of one of the most aggressive, win-now front offices in football. He traded up for quarterback Jared Goff in 2016, drafted Aaron Donald and Todd Gurley, acquired Matthew Stafford in 2021, and famously dealt away first-round picks for proven talent — an approach that culminated in a Super Bowl LVI championship and the self-deprecating "F*** them picks" mantra he embraced afterward.
Fun facts
- After winning Super Bowl LVI, he leaned into the viral "F*** them picks" slogan that captured his pick-trading philosophy.
- He won his first championship as an executive with the Rams' Super Bowl LVI title.
- He married sports media personality Kara Henderson in 2012.
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14 years
Tenure
League Comparison
#10
Sentiment Rank
of 32 GMs
#17
Most Active
52 moves
Contract Value
F
Poor contract value
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The Los Angeles Rams have been paying a premium this season, with several contracts that outpace the expected production level. Across 35 contracts, 7 grade out as good value and 1 look like overpays based on comparable deals around the league. The best bang-for-the-buck deal was Myles Garrett (A-) at $40.0M/yr. The priciest commitment relative to production was Grant Stuard (D+) at $2.5M/yr — the linebacker market may have been richer than the on-field return suggests. Cap flexibility could become a concern if these contracts don't produce at the expected level.
Public Sentiment
F
Poor reception
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Los Angeles Rams' 2026 moves under Les Snead have drawn significant criticism from fans and media alike. Of 52 graded moves, 20 landed well with the fanbase, 20 drew mixed reactions, and 12 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Quentin Lake (A+), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the Bryce Henderson signing (D-), which drew the sharpest criticism. The fanbase remains split — some moves look promising while others need time to prove their worth.
Draft History (During Tenure)
Elite drafter — 93% hit rate (Rds 1-3)2026 Draft
R1#13
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Ty Simpson—
R2#61
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Max Klare—
R3#93
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About this general manager
Les Snead is the general manager of the Los Angeles Rams, in his 14th year as the lead executive. FanVerdicts covers every NFL GM and the full body of moves they've made — and asks fans to render the verdict. Cast your Fan Verdict on Les Snead, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts brings its own read too — the contract value of the deals they signed, the performance of the players they assembled, and the sentiment around recent moves — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index F, Performance B+, Sentiment F, Fan Verdict F.
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