QBs facing UNCERTAIN futures + Les Snead, Joe Hortiz preview BIG seasons for Rams & Chargers

On the latest Move the Sticks, Daniel Jeremiah is joined by Los Angeles Rams GM Les Snead and Los Angeles Chargers GM Joe Hortiz to discuss their teams heading into this season and dive in to scouting strategies. Plus, DJ breaks down how several QBs are facing uncertain contract futures and are playing for a pay day in 2026, including Houston Texans QB CJ Stroud, Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young, Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield and more.

First, Snead shares the thought process behind the Rams travel plans for Week 1 in Australia, what went into getting Aaron Donald back, what he’s seen from Myles Garrett heading into the season and what he likes in running backs and wide receivers to fit LA’s scheme.

Next, Hortiz dives into what Mike McDaniel has brought to the Chargers, how Justin Herbert is different this season, all-time great comparisons for Joe Alt and Omarion Hampton plus a classic Kirby Smart story.

Lastly, DJ takes a look at the tape from a handful of college QBs over the weekend including Arch Manning, Dante Moore, Sam Leavitt, Trinidad Chambliss and more.

TIMECODES:

0:00 Intro
2:42 Les Snead joins the show
4:57 The convo on getting Aaron Donald back
8:27 What makes Myles Garrett special
10:57 How LA built a strong OL
14:17 What the Rams look for in a RB
17:37 Why Puka & Adams work so well together
20:37 The process of finding ‘high-care’ players
23:32 When Les knew the ‘21 Rams could win it all
27:58 Thanks to Les Snead
28:56 Joe Hortiz joins the show!
29:31 Mindset entering year 3
32:26 How scouting process differs from Year 1
33:16 Justin Herbert’s preparing for a career year
35:30 The process recruiting Mike McDaniel
39:18 Comparing Jonathan Ogden and Joe Alt
41:06 Comparing Jamal Lewis and Omarion Hampton
43:36 The art of scouting + Harbaugh’s impact
47:33 Favorite college practice environments
49:55 When Joe knew the 2012 Ravens could win it all
52:38 Thanks to Joe Hortiz
52:03 Notable QBs seeking a pay day
55:33 Draft Diary from Week 1
56:10 Draft Diary - Arch Manning
57:12 Draft Diary - Dante Moore
58:14 Draft Diary - Darian Mensah
59:10 Draft Diary - Trinidad Chambliss
1:00:18 Draft Diary - Sam Leavitt
1:01:33 Draft Diary - CJ Carr
1:02:36 Draft Diary recap
1:03:00 !

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