{"id":856499,"date":"2026-04-06T06:58:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T06:58:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/856499\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T06:58:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T06:58:50","slug":"what-los-angeles-rams-gm-thinks-of-sean-mcvays-plea-to-sign-kirk-cousins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/856499\/","title":{"rendered":"What Los Angeles Rams GM thinks of Sean McVay\u2019s plea to sign Kirk Cousins"},"content":{"rendered":"

Los Angeles Rams GM Les Snead has addressed the possibility of signing Kirk Cousins after head coach Sean McVay openly pushed for a reunion.<\/p>\n

McVay recently made headlines by publicly recruiting Cousins, highlighting their past connection and familiarity within the system.<\/p>\n

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The comments immediately sparked speculation about a potential move. And Snead did not shut the door on it. But the situation quickly took a turn.<\/p>\n

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Les Snead responds to Sean McVay recruiting Kirk Cousins<\/p>\n

Speaking in a clip shared by Up & Adams Show<\/a>, Snead explained the team\u2019s stance.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat is a possibility. I think in all of this, I think Kirk\u2019s got opportunities and our approach with the backup QB situation has been to give those players some space.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019re trying to figure out what\u2019s next for them,\u201d Snead said.<\/p>\n

He added: \u201cIf it\u2019s a win-win, then we\u2019ll make it work. \u2026 The win of Kirk is, the experience he\u2019s had in the league, the experience he\u2019s had with Sean and that offense.<\/p>\n

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\u201cSo if we were have to go to Kirk, that experience is going to, probably at a macro level, be more net positive than negative.\u201d<\/p>\n

Snead\u2019s comments made it clear the Rams were open to the idea, especially given Cousins\u2019 history with McVay.<\/p>\n

The familiarity with the system and coaching staff made him an attractive option. However, the decision was never fully in their control.<\/p>\n

LA Rams\u2019 plans fall apart as the Raiders land Kirk Cousins<\/p>\n

Any hopes of bringing Cousins to Los Angeles took a major hit after a new development emerged. As confirmed in a post shared by the NFL<\/a>:<\/p>\n

\u201c[Las Vegas] Raiders to sign QB Kirk Cousins,\u201d the tweet read.<\/p>\n

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The move effectively ends the Rams\u2019 pursuit before it could materialize. With Cousins heading to Las Vegas, McVay\u2019s public recruitment effort will not lead to a reunion.<\/p>\n

It also forces Los Angeles to reassess its backup quarterback plans moving forward. For now, the opportunity is gone, and the Rams will have to explore other options.<\/p>\n

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