We need a legit Runningback

[Jacobarch]

The last 1000 yard rusher for the Rams was Gurley in 2018. I say they need one also.

I don't know how much stock I would put into this... Since 2018 We've been to two superbowls and won one.

 

[OldSchool]

I don't know how much stock I would put into this... Since 2018 We've been to two superbowls and won one.

Plus 2019 was the last year with a bunch of 1k rushers (16) the last two years averaged 8 in the NFL.

 

[bubbaramfan]

Hell yeah, lets go down to Wall-mart. They have top notch RB's on sale right now.

 

[Rams4life]

I don't know how much stock I would put into this... Since 2018 We've been to two superbowls and won one.

Just stating the facts sir.

 

[Mojo Ram]

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[Merlin]

Hell yeah, lets go down to Wall-mart. They have top notch RB's on sale right now.

Belichick-mart is always open.

 

[oldnotdead]

It's scheme more than the RBs. Look how just adding Skowronek as a lead blocker helped. Ben isn't a good FB but he's better than no lead blocker. They have a legit FB in Roger Carter on the PS designated as a TE. C'mom man why Benny Skow when they got a legit FB on the PS? WRs impede the tackler, they don't blow them out of holes and create gaps.

I'm hoping this was an experiment and seeing how well it worked they will sign Carter to the active roster this week. When the RB is getting hit behind or at the LOS you aren't going to get much yardage, and you will eventually get your RBs hurt which is exactly what is happening.

 

[rdlkgliders]

The RB position is at best our 3rd greatest need IMO
OL & Edge, are top 2. TE depth, DB's are still being sorted out, even WR if VJ doesn't return.

OL help will tangentially help the RB room, Edge will help the DB's
Those 2 positions will have the greatest impact, unless somehow we were able to procure a top 5 RB and I don't see that as realistic

 

[Riverumbbq]

The RB position is at best our 3rd greatest need IMO
OL & Edge, are top 2. TE depth, DB's are still being sorted out, even WR if VJ doesn't return.

OL help will tangentially help the RB room, Edge will help the DB's
Those 2 positions will have the greatest impact, unless somehow we were able to procure a top 5 RB and I don't see that as realistic

Alaric Jackson in one game appears to have raised the bar at RG, and with Coleman Shelton now back playing at his best position, Center, ... the Rams may have found some new OL momentum, although a single game is far from telling the entire story. The Rams picking up free agent Oday Aboushi last week also makes our depth better at OG. While the Rams are looking stronger at OG right now, things can change fast if any of Noteboom, Jackson or Shelton are soon injured. Hopefully Allen returns in the next 2 to 3 weeks.
I can see the Rams looking to steal a practice squad Center/OG to compete with Kolone, otherwise I don't see how we can avoid drafting a Center in the middle/later rounds next year. Depending on Arcuri's development, another OT will also likely be drafted somewhere.

If I'm Snead, I'd consider ripping C Keith Ismael off the 49'ers practice squad right away, not only as depth, but someone who can tell us a little something about the current 49'er Playbook.
the Niners !

 

[rdlkgliders]

@Riverumbbq I was certainly pleasantly surprised by AJ & Shelton. I hope they can build on this, My one hesitation is that the ATL Pass Rush isn't in the class of the teams we will face later in the year. I am hoping for the best here, If we can get some wins and keep this group healthy they should only get better. That size of AJ with Shelton @ Center should certainly help in the run game, let's see how they do in pass protection against some of the fronts we will be facing.

 

[Riverumbbq]

@Riverumbbq I was certainly pleasantly surprised by AJ & Shelton. I hope they can build on this, My one hesitation is that the ATL Pass Rush isn't in the class of the teams we will face later in the year. I am hoping for the best here, If we can get some wins and keep this group healthy they should only get better. That size of AJ with Shelton @ Center should certainly help in the run game, let's see how they do in pass protection against some of the fronts we will be facing.

I think of Atlanta as a good tune-up game for our next two opponents which are much closer to the must-win category of games which are coming up. Although still dangerous, JJ Watt isn't the same player he was a few years ago, although having one of our blocking TE's chipping him occasionally can help Noteboom out. I like our chances if we can contain Murray. jmo.

 

[Corbin]

 

[Tumak61]

Line, scheme? Akers is getting two yards less than Hendo. That's a development. Rams need to add a ball carrier and soon

 

[Rams4life]

Just stating the facts sir.

I was kidding by the way. But wouldn't let me edit it. Sorry

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

I'm less concerned about the effectiveness of the running game, because I think it was alright, than I am about turnovers.

Add to three turnovers, a massive breakdown on the punt and you have recipe for disaster. Rams were good enough to overcome it for a win.

The defense gave up less than 20 points, so that's not bad and they got three sacks.. and Donald blew up the play where Ramsey got the int.

Still need another edge pass rusher..

The defense took weeks to gel last year and I think it's going to be better, sooner, this year.

Still really hoping that Rochelle will step up.

Turnovers are an easier fox imo. Kupp had the ball punched out. It happens but not often to him.

The punt block was a gaffe in protection.

The interceptions were because Stafford is locking into his target on some plays. He can get back to reading the entire field, as long as he doesn’t have Dlinemen a foot from sacking him. Answer to that is go back to adding the play action fakes to keep the DLine from teeing off, and hopefully the Oline play improves. (The hard part).

The injury history of the two starting runningbacks cannot be fixed. I thought they’d draft another one this year, not a third down type.

 

[Jacobarch]

It's scheme more than the RBs. Look how just adding Skowronek as a lead blocker helped. Ben isn't a good FB but he's better than no lead blocker. They have a legit FB in Roger Carter on the PS designated as a TE. C'mom man why Benny Skow when they got a legit FB on the PS? WRs impede the tackler, they don't blow them out of holes and create gaps.

I'm hoping this was an experiment and seeing how well it worked they will sign Carter to the active roster this week. When the RB is getting hit behind or at the LOS you aren't going to get much yardage, and you will eventually get your RBs hurt which is exactly what is happening.

Because skow can catch and run routes.

 

[dieterbrock]

In 2021 the Rams only had three runs that went for 20 yards or more, the whole season. That ranked 31st among NFL teams.

Due to the outcome of the 2021 season I'd say that statistic is rather meaningless, wouldnt you say?

 

[dieterbrock]

Some other RB's off to slow start:
Joe Mixon 3.0 YPC
James Connor 3.0 YPC
Najee Harris 2.9 YPC
Kenyan Drake 2.3 YPC
No time to panic, it's way too early

Derrick Henry is averaging 3.1 per carry, though I doubt Tennessee is looking to replace him
Sony Michel at 2.3 per carry FWIW

 

[Kupped]

Turnovers are an easier fox imo. Kupp had the ball punched out. It happens but not often to him.

The punt block was a gaffe in protection.

The interceptions were because Stafford is locking into his target on some plays. He can get back to reading the entire field, as long as he doesn’t have Dlinemen a foot from sacking him. Answer to that is go back to adding the play action fakes to keep the DLine from teeing off, and hopefully the Oline play improves. (The hard part).

The injury history of the two starting runningbacks cannot be fixed. I thought they’d draft another one this year, not a third down type.

Totally valid concerns about the issues that *can* be fixed.
Just because players have been injured, it doesn't mean they WILL be injured again.. and Henderson has been good this season.

Yes, all those things can be fixed, and that's my point. You gotta control the things you can control, you gotta not make mistakes. The other things are out of your hands, so fix what you can fix.

 

[tempests]

Due to the outcome of the 2021 season I'd say that statistic is rather meaningless, wouldnt you say?

The point I was making was that the Rams running game lacked a big play element, so I would not say.

There were several things about the 2021 Rams that I don't want to see in the 2022 Rams.