Options at RB?

[Ram65]

The Rams need better blocking.

 

[Memento]

James Robinson of the Jaguars would be my choice. Bigger back (more like C.J. Anderson than anything), able to catch and block, shouldn't cost an exorbitant amount of draft capital (unless it's a dual package including Josh Allen, which I'd also be fine with).

 

[Merlin]

Saints averaged 7.9 yards per rush vs Atlanta and rolled up 150 yards. If Atlanta stuffs our run game we have bigger problems than we thought.

 

[TexasRam]

I guess I am the only one souring on Henderson. His lack of elusiveness and power is a problem in my opinion. If we had a great run blocking Oline then his north south running would have value.

Not sure who is out there but another Sony Michel type that can get the hard yards would be my pick.

We had our chances to beef up the Oline but passed on several occasions. What you reap is what you sow.

 

[Jacobarch]

I guess I am the only one souring on Henderson. His lack of elusiveness and power is a problem in my opinion. If we had a great run blocking Oline then his north south running would have value.

Not sure who is out there but another Sony Michel type that can get the hard yards would be my pick.

We had our chances to beef up the Oline but passed on several occasions. What you reap is what you sow.

Well right now, he's our best RB... Not sure what you're expecting to see.

 

[dieterbrock]

Cam is gonna bust out against the Falcons and make this thread seem funny

 

[OldSchool]

Sean Tucker RB Syracuse in the 3rd next year is my option for the Rams at RB.

 

[OntarioRam]

I'd rather spend the assets to acquire interior offensive line help. Henderson looked good in the opener considering what he had to work with, and is a good 1B or RB2, provided he can stay healthy (which he often cannot, sadly). Robinson has looked good in Jacksonville coming off of a more recent Achilles tear than that Akers suffered, so I think it is a bit early to cut the cord on Akers. He might well regain his pre-Achilles injury form. It's week 2.

 

[den-the-coach]

I'd rather spend the assets to acquire interior offensive line help. Henderson looked good in the opener considering what he had to work with, and is a good 1B or RB2, provided he can stay healthy (which he often cannot, sadly). Robinson has looked good in Jacksonville coming off of a more recent Achilles tear than that Akers suffered, so I think it is a bit early to cut the cord on Akers. He might well regain his pre-Achilles injury form. It's week 2.

I concur Offensive Line is in need now and I felt considering Henderson played well against Buffalo.

 

[ArkyRamsFan]

While we're on the subject of acquiring players to bolster the run game, does anyone know why in the world we didn't try to get Shaq Mason when New England gave him away?
I mean all Tampa Bay gave for him was a 5th round pick iirc.
He would be our best interior offensive lineman right now by far.

~ArkyRamsFan~

 

[Tumak61]

Good news is Shelton is a better run blocking center that Allen. I expect our running game to really get going this week as Akers attempts to extricate himself from McVay's doghouse.

 

[So Ram]

I think it is.
First off, Henderson looked good. Give him more opportunities and some blocking and he's fine.
The Akers thing is a mystery and sounds like there's something more going on. Hopefully, whatever it is, it lights a fire under him. A rotation of Akers and Henderson should be enough.

Is he premature because Cam Akers could be hurt? If not then what?
Do we start to look at the RB coach?Is Howard the guy ?

While we're on the subject of acquiring players to bolster the run game, does anyone know why in the world we didn't try to get Shaq Mason when New England gave him away?
I mean all Tampa Bay gave for him was a 5th round pick iirc.
He would be our best interior offensive lineman right now by far.

~ArkyRamsFan~

kraft is a Brady Fan. Rams were not on there trade list after Sony helped The Rams win it all & beat Tampa Bay doing it.

 

[dang]

Good news is Shelton is a better run blocking center that Allen. I expect our running game to really get going this week as Akers attempts to extricate himself from McVay's doghouse.

McVays rule #1: No excrement in the doghouse.

 

[LARAMSinFeb.]

Good news is Shelton is a better run blocking center that Allen. I expect our running game to really get going this week as Akers attempts to extricate himself from McVay's doghouse.

Here's hoping. And I hope Anchrum shows us the strength and push up front we've been missing. Maybe they'll gel into something.

 

[Mojo Ram]

The Rams need better blocking.

They need to set goals for the entire unit + the RB’s. Maybe they already do. Idk.

First down runs, first half yardage, ypc/gm, broken tackles, making guys miss etc.

It’s going to be a long year if the run game gets stuck in that 2 to 3 ypc range week after week.

 

[oldnotdead]

So much overreaction. One loss to perhaps the most difficult opponent they will face this year. All the doom and gloom that prevailed last year after the loss to the Niners in the last game. Which worked out fine as I knew it would. So perhaps we need to temper things until we see more evidence of chronic problems. Every team has a stinker game during the year. We just got rid of ours in the first game.

What will be the tone on this board when they enter the bye week 5-1? Shelton looked good overall against top competition. If Anchrum can nail down RG then Shelton should move over to LG and send Edwards to the bench. Maybe Sean will be over his bromance with Edwards by then.

The biggest concern coming out of that game was Coen. He needs to up his game ASAP or become a figurehead OC for the rest of the season. This offense was nothing like the offenses of McVay's previous years. Stafford looked unsure and hesitant. Let's see how next week shakes out.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

The reason I'm bringing up the adding of a running back is because Williams is out for quite some time and I'm assuming it's going to take him time to get up to speed again. With that said, we have two running backs that have been very vulnerable to injury in the past. I think it's a good idea for the Rams to pursue a running back prior to that happening. It wouldn't surprise me or anyone else at all if Hendo got hurt. By bringing this conversation up I'm not at all saying we shouldn't also spend on the o-line either.

 

[CGI_Ram]

What will be the tone on this board when they enter the bye week 5-1?

 

[Riverumbbq]

The reason I'm bringing up the adding of a running back is because Williams is out for quite some time and I'm assuming it's going to take him time to get up to speed again. With that said, we have two running backs that have been very vulnerable to injury in the past. I think it's a good idea for the Rams to pursue a running back prior to that happening. It wouldn't surprise me or anyone else at all if Hendo got hurt. By bringing this conversation up I'm not at all saying we shouldn't also spend on the o-line either.

I'm guessing that Ragas is brought up from the practice squad before the Rams explore another outside RB. jmo.

 

[CGI_Ram]

Good news is Shelton is a better run blocking center that Allen. I expect our running game to really get going this week as Akers attempts to extricate himself from McVay's doghouse.

That is what I am hoping for. The overall combo gets better at the run, with Shelton at C and Anchrum in there.