Improving Ram offense - 2025 RBs

[So Ram]

Williams is going into a contract year,so that’s always an option. A fast WR would be another option,because Tutu is GONE this offseason.

 

[Ellard80]

I think the idea that you need "A deep threat" is somewhat outdated.

Teams play so much shell coverage and Pass rushers are too lethal. I today's game you need playmakers you can catch shorter passes and RAC.

The "Deep threat" concept to me isn't as much of a thing right now.

 

[PhillyRam]

I know a lot of fans love Kyren.
I respect the passion, effort and toughness with which he plays, but having an elite RB would really help.
Remember the offense with a healthy Gurley?
Imagine the offense with a Gibbs?
PFF rated the Ram OL the 5th best run blocking unit for 2024, but our backs were rated 22nd.

Here's how PFF rated Ram RBs for 2024:

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What does everyone think?

RBs are good enough go with what we've got?
Try to add some more "explosive" RBs?
Add a 3rd down back with better pass receiving skills?
Give more carries to Corum/Rivers and see what we have?

They could use a different look. Either a big back that has some juice, can run over people, and runaway from others, etc... Or a speed back like a poor man's Gibbs.

 

[PhillyRam]

I think the idea that you need "A deep threat" is somewhat outdated.

Teams play so much shell coverage and Pass rushers are too lethal. I today's game you need playmakers you can catch shorter passes and RAC.

The "Deep threat" concept to me isn't as much of a thing right now.

I think it's more about a guy who can beat man to man coverages. Just a tough cover guy for the defense and when he catches it, the opposing fans gulp because he can break away for a quick score.

 

[DzRams]

I think the idea that you need "A deep threat" is somewhat outdated.

Teams play so much shell coverage and Pass rushers are too lethal. I today's game you need playmakers you can catch shorter passes and RAC.

The "Deep threat" concept to me isn't as much of a thing right now.

What I've heard McVay talk about is having someone who can threaten every level of the field: short, intermediate, and deep.

If you don't have someone who can threaten deep, the defense will just bring everyone forward and muck up the intermediate and short routes as well as defend the run easier.