I have a crazy thought. I think the Rams should give Kadarius Toney a call and see if he's willing to play HB. This wouldn't be help for this year, as it would take time to train him at a new position, but he's one of the most gifted college players I've seen with the ball in his hands. Things haven't panned out for him at WR, and he's a bit of a headcase, but I'd be interested in seeing what he could do at HB (and as a KR). Cordarrelle Patterson carved out a nice career from himself under similar circumstances (failed at WR and then moved to HB).
Living in NYC, I was able watch and follow Toney when he was a Giants' first round pick.
There were injuries, the Giants lacked talent and the coaches were constantly changing. However, Toney struck me as much more than an immature headcase or slow-learner. I got the impression early-on that this was a gifted athlete who was simply NOT interested in playing football. Certainly not in maximizing his talent.
Not necessarily a Bad Guy. Just a guy that would take the money but much rather be doing something else.
Just one example. In his rookie season, he would often do interviews with the local sports media. Toney expressed his wish that he be referred to as
Yung Joka ... his stage name as Toney was an aspiring rapper.
Brian Daboll moved-on from Toney almost immediately. Andy Reid (and Patrick Mahomes) could not get much out of his tremendous talent; and neither could Kevin Stefanski. That's three quality (diverse) offensive minds.
Kadarius Toney is a Big Stay Away for me.
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