"Nor are they haphazardly getting sucked into win-right-now mode, a pitfall that’s resulted in the early demise of many a contender over the years.
Yes, they believe their window is wide open after last year’s breakthrough 11-5 season and the mighty step forward taken by quarterback Jared Goff and the presence of dynamic head coach Sean McVay. And they are doing everything they can to maximize it.
But the plan is to keep that window open a good long time.
So while creating a buzz is a dynamic that can’t be overlooked in the Rams moves this offseason, their actions prove they are more focused on building a sustainable, winning team for which the buzz is permanent rather than transitory....
The Rams expect both to be part of their long-range future along with 26-and-under foundation pieces Aaron Donald, Todd Gurley and Goff."brandin-cooks-trade-confirms-the-rams-know-how-to-grab-l-a-s-attention/Vinny confirms that the Rams plan to keep Peters and Cooks as foundational pieces. This is the first report I've seen confirm that is the intent for both players.
