Rams RB Kyren Williams: 'I don't feel like I've touched my peak yet' coming off back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons

[dieterbrock]

McCutcheon, Dickerson, Jackson, Bettis, Faulk, Gurley are the type back I want. I'm hoping may be 1 of our 2 new backs might turn into be something special. otherwise, it is what it is. Yawn. Go Rams.

Kyren Williams is as good, if not better than Lawrence McCutcheon

 

[Allen2McVay]

Kyren Williams is as good, if not better than Lawrence McCutcheon

Debatable but maybe ... what is certain, is that McCutcheon was more cool ...

 

[dieterbrock]

Debatable but maybe ... what is certain, is that McCutcheon was more cool ...
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And he only trails Kurt Warner and Matt Stafford in Superbowl Touchdown passes by a Ram!

 

[Allen2McVay]

And he only trails Kurt Warner and Matt Stafford in Superbowl Touchdown passes by a Ram!

Here it is ... threw it over a pretty good MLB ...

 

[RamBradford85]

If K-Will didn't fumble as much as he did, I'd advocate keeping him.

That's all I have to say on that, and it should be all I have to say on that.

Also if he doesn’t get caught in the Philly game should have easily been a td

 

[TheTackle]

Personally, I think the consensus that you shouldn’t pay RBs sucks seeing as they contribute more than most other players on nearly all teams. Kyren deserves to get paid, just like Gurley before him. Let’s just agree that it’s QBs that are overpaid, along with CBs on defense, and move on

Kyren deserves more money and it’s about time an NFL team bucked this shitty trend

Cat/Pigeons

 

[kent.nelson]

Not saying he's not good, but could he be a little cocky? Or too confident?

 

[dang]

Not saying he's not good, but could he be a little cocky? Or too confident?

IMO there is no such thing as too confident in the NFL. Confident means you believe in yourself. Cocky is another story. Cocky means you think you are better than you are and should get accolades you don’t deserve.

 

[Rambitious1]

Rams RB Kyren Williams: 'I don't feel like I've touched my peak yet' coming off back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams has made quite the impact for his team already in his short career, recording back-to-back seasons of 1,100-plus yards and a total of 26 touchdowns the last two years.
But in his mind, that's nowhere near his ceiling.

"Everything," Williams said recently of what he feels he could improve, via RG.com. "I don't feel like I've touched my peak yet. I've gotten to where I wanted to be, but I'm determined to make this my best season."

Drafted by the Rams in the fifth round in 2022, Williams was buried on the depth chart his rookie year, but with the reduced usage and then trade of Cam Akers the next year, Williams stepped up. He earned a Pro Bowl selection in 2023 with a 1,144-yard, 12-touchdown showing, and then improved on both numbers in 2024 with 1,299 yards and 14 TDs.
Though he didn't earn a Pro Bowl accolade for the latter season, Williams brushed off what others might see as a snub, instead focusing on how he can continue to improve in his fourth campaign and onwards.

"I don't think anything differently played a part. I was a Pro Bowler and I wasn't in 2024," Williams said. "It wasn't my time, just got to get back to the drawing board and figure out how I can get back to where I was."

If Williams is correct that he has even better days ahead, this season would certainly be a good time for a further breakout. The running back is entering the last year of his rookie contract with the Rams, and could improve his value for either an extension or on the open market with a career-best performance in 2025.

But even as Williams seeks to reach the pinnacle of his own individual potential, he's also looking forward to paying it forward to younger teammates.
Williams was the RB1 last year and is set to fill that role again, but in 2024 he was backed up by then-rookie back Blake Corum, who had a modest 207 yards in that role. And then the Rams went to the draft to supplement the position group again this last week, adding Auburn's Jarquez Hunter in the fourth round.

But even though their presence will likely take away some snaps from Williams, the 24-year-old welcomes the opportunity to give them the veteran leadership he was the recipient of when in their position.

"I've been in the league since I was 21 years old," Williams said. "...Being able to be surrounded by the type of vets that I was surrounded by earlier in my career, it makes it easier. It makes it exciting to be a young leader, I can take these guys underneath my wings and show them the way.

"...Once I was able to get to where I'm at, it's only right that I put it on the people who are going to be after me. I'm just going to take from the mistakes and everything that I learned from my work here to where I'm at now, try to put them on game, just be cheerful and be happy for them for whatever they do."

After the Rams finished with the 24th-ranked rushing offense in 2024, Williams will be hoping personal bests and team success can go hand-in-hand in the year ahead.

I hope touching his peak includes hanging onto the stinking ball better in the future.

 

[kent.nelson]

IMO there is no such thing as too confident in the NFL. Confident means you believe in yourself. Cocky is another story. Cocky means you think you are better than you are and should get accolades you don’t deserve.

I was just pondering whether he is yet to get a new contract because he's a little cocky and nfl can be a little touchy about it.

 

[dieterbrock]

I was just pondering whether he is yet to get a new contract because he's a little cocky and nfl can be a little touchy about it.

That’s a strange assumption.
He’s been incredibly humble throughout his career, what would lead to that accusation?

 

[kent.nelson]

That’s a strange assumption.
He’s been incredibly humble throughout his career, what would lead to that accusation?

Not wanting it to be an accusation, definitely an assumption. his social media account, most recent posts are him in designer gear, expensive cars etc. (He may not run his own) For other players it's family, community, sports etc.

I'm a big fan of his, who cares if he dropped a few etc. I don't know the guy, I see him on tv for 60mins a week for 17-20 weeks a year. It was just my own curiosity of why they havnt locked him into a new contract.

 

[Neil039]

Curious, I didn't read the article. Is he referring to yardage/TD's or fumbling away the season?

If he's not traded, rumors are out there if just search the web, then I hope holds onto the ball. He could have a nice 3-5 year run with the Rams IF and only IF he holds onto the damn ball.

 

[CoachAllred]

Kyren is a good back with excellent vision and a goal line monster, but
there are a couple reasons I don't see him getting the extension he may envision.

The main reason is his tendency to fumble. Just far too many balls on the ground. along
with our young depth. Blake showed flashes and Jaquez has BEAST potential. I am not seeing
an extension in near future. Would surprise me.

 

[CoachAllred]

who cares if he dropped a few

If your talking about fumbles, I definitely care.
6 fumbles including 1 in the playoffs is far to many
for my liking.
If it was just a few, like you said . i would agree.
But 6?

 

[Merlin]

That’s a strange assumption.
He’s been incredibly humble throughout his career, what would lead to that accusation?

Not to mention that as a player if you don't have a deep belief in yourself and your ability why would anyone else. Confidence is a requirement.

 

[kent.nelson]

If your talking about fumbles, I definitely care.
6 fumbles including 1 in the playoffs is far to many
for my liking.
If it was just a few, like you said . i would agree.
But 6?

316 carries for 1,299 yards and has scored 16 touchdowns in 16 games.

6 fumbles from 316 carries doesn't seem like a lot but it's more than the 2 RB with more carries. So maybe it is worse than I thaught.

 

[dieterbrock]

389 total touches in '24, reg season and playoffs, 4 lost fumble
Not terrible at face value but dayum if each of the lost fumbles didnt come at the worst time

 

[RamFan503]

All I know is he better grope the shit out of his peak this year if he wants a big pay day. He can start by groping that football a little tighter.

 

[Loyal]

All I know is he better grope the shit out of his peak this year if he wants a big pay day. He can start by groping that football a little tighter.

"I told him to quit groping me! Just let me go!" ~ The Ball