"Now that the Rams' season is over, they will begin deciding when to offer extensions to key players such as receiver Puka Nacua, defensive lineman Kobie Turner, edge rusher Byron Young and offensive lineman Steve Avila. But there are much more pressing contracts to consider. Like the one for the most important person in the organization: coach Sean McVay. And the one for the second-most important person: general manager Les Snead."
"McVay and Snead are entering the final years of their contracts, as is chief operating officer Tony Pastoors. And if the Rams want to continue their run of success, they should make sure McVay and Snead continue their nine-year partnership. McVay, 40, has led the Rams to two Super Bowls, winning one, and seven playoff appearances since they hired him in 2017. He can name his price, and almost certainly will become the NFL's highest-paid coach."
"He earned $15 million this season, according to Sportico, which tied for sixth behind Andy Reid ($20 million), Sean Payton ($18 million), John Harbaugh ($17 million), Mike Tomlin ($16 million) and Jim Harbaugh ($16 million). Snead, 55, became the general manager in 2012. He survived the firing of coach Jeff Fisher after the 2016 season and has become one of the NFL's most forward-thinking executives."
With the season over, the Rams face decisions on player extensions for Puka Nacua, Kobie Turner, Byron Young and Steve Avila, but coaching and front-office contracts are higher priorities. Head coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead are entering the final years of their deals, alongside COO Tony Pastoors, and retaining McVay and Snead would preserve a nine-year partnership behind recent team success. McVay, 40, led the Rams to two Super Bowls and seven playoff berths since 2017 and earned $15 million this season. Snead, 55, has been GM since 2012 and is regarded as forward-thinking.
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