RB's we may want to look at...

[Ram65]

One thing about running backs is that they can lose it in a hurry. Snead has to be smart about the entire process of looking for the right fit. He has to check with people he trusts that have been around the candidates to know if they still have it. I trust Snead to get the best available RB Rams can afford. I'm sure he is on top of it.



Stick a fork in CJ Anderson he is well done.

 

[PhillyRam]

The Rams are nearly last on the waiver wire claim list. What’s the chance that they can get Simone one good, for free?

Vets don't go through waivers... I think you have to be in the league 4 or more yrs to get an outright release without having to go through the waiver system.

 

[Corbin]

CJ Anderson was upset that the Rams used him in 2018 for the SB run and didn’t even contact his agent in the off-season. As per his tweets he was done with football after his brief 2019.

Been saying for 2 year we need another reliable option at RB, and that was especially true after deciding in letting Malcolm Brown hit FA.

The running game is the engine that makes this team go and I’m appalled that McSnead didn’t address it the last two years for how important they say they know it is. I have zero faith in all those guys with no NFL carries so far.

Obviously some interesting options will shake loose towards the end of the month. Houston has some intriguing options.

 

[…..]

Ive seen a few comments about the offensive line play in this and other threads. If we arent using any starters, Im curious why it would be brought up or why we would have any expectations other than its just our competative desire.

Pre season without any starters is difficult to watch. I get lured in to judging the false reality put before me. But we’re watching back ups I would have to keep reminding myself. Thats why I’ll just watch a few highlights. Cant even get a real good read from preseason game 3 anymore.

The lack of production from back up running backs playing behind a backup O-line should be expected, even though they are playing against other backups lol. Im indifferent to any changes to the RB room. The Rams could add a vet and I wouldnt be surprised at all. Or they could keep their young developing players and thats ok too.

Gotta consider Calais really upped his chances though with effective returns eh?

 

[Allen2McVay]

Finally... There is a handful of ROD posters that agree with my post (Rams are not secure at RB) after Akers went down.

They need to sign a RB asap!

I understand (there will be plenty available RB's in the next two or three weeks as the preseason winds down) but why wait if you don't have to.

I might disagree with the ASAP because teams could try to take advantage if they sense the Rams are desperate.

I think the Rams know thy need to add a RB. There's just no reason to publicly express any urgency. If a team has a RB on its bubble and sees urgency from the Rams, getting that player could be more challenging and costly.

Say a team is ready to move-off a veteran RB, it may be happy to get a 6th round pick from the Rams instead of an out-right release. However, the Rams don't want that team ... sensing desperation ... asking for a 3rd or 4th round pick.

 

[blackbart]

Yeah CJ is out there but he tweeted that he wasn't interested a while back. Re: the hard feelings things didn't end well with him. The guy came in and woke up our run game, helped us get back on track, then the Rams prioritized Gurley in the big games.

I realize CJ isn't gonna happen. But that type of back is what we need IMO. A guy who can settle things down for us, who can mash a bit. A "pillow man" as Parcells used to call it.

But McVay doesn't really appreciate that type of back. His history and roster shows that. It's a shame too.

Well who wouldn’t have prioritized Gurley. If that is what had CJ butt hurt his ego is too big. He should have been happy with the opportunity that got dropped in his lap.

I’ve been waiting for cuts too. There will be players available if they can get through waivers to the Rams.

 

[oldnotdead]

I've been saying it for a year that this team needs a FB if they want to run a power scheme. Sean keeps trying to use a TE for that role which means he really doesn't understand what makes a FB different. A FB needs to explode into the LOS to blow a hole in it. TEs style of blocking is to impede not blow someone off the LOS which is completely different.

It's why I'm saying if you aren't going to sign a real FB with FB experience then they should convert a LB. They have a couple of LBs who might fill that role. Max Roberts and John Daka have the traits you want. They both have 4.6 speed, and both play with speed, quickness and power. A FB must play the position with leverage to move the defender not just impede him.

I know this approach works because I knew a college RB coach who found his FBs among OLBs who were good but not likely to make the team. Between Roberts and Daka one might make the team but I doubt both will. These players have the physical traits but more importantly the physical mindset to play physically aggressive.

IMO they need a FB more than another RB. The Ram Funk and Jones aren't tackle breakers. Henderson plays with more power than both of the others combined. The fix is a FB not another RB. A FB who can move the defender out of the hole, i.e. create the running lane. That's why since they didn't draft one, quit using TEs and convert one of the OLBs. Long speed isn't important, quickness and power are.

Just look at the Niner's FB Kyle Juszczyk. He's built like an OLB with OLB speed (4.7) and plays the position like a LB in that he blows defenders off the LOS or out of the box.

That's my opinion on the situation. Wake up Sean.

 

[Neil039]

The only real bonified help coming to this team to assist our Ram RB stable is a fully highly well-running smooth offensive line. Hopefully, we will get that from the 6 OL'ers who were in street clothes last night.

Marshall Faulk & Eric Dickerson in their prime would have had a hard time getting yardage from the OL that McVay/ Carberry place on the field last night.

Thank Gawd it was full of 3rd stringers and questionable back ups.

 

[Allen2McVay]

Thank Gawd it was full of 3rd stringers and questionable back ups.

Actually, except for Noteboom, THAT was the Second Unit.

 

[Neil039]

Actually, except for Noteboom, THAT was the Second Unit.

That was my questionable backups(Second Unit)

 

[dang]

So (in trying to find something positive) if the backups are:

LT Noteboom - didnt play
LG Brewer - played and stunk
OC Corbett - didn’t play OC
RG Evans - played and stunk
RT Anchrum - played decent

Then the Rams need to help Evans get his head out of his ass and pick up a better OC/OG than Brewer for their final 9/10.

 

[oldnotdead]

Brewer's first year as an OG, he has always played OT. He opted out last year so he's behind. Evans, played OT in college and in 2019 he played RT. Now he like Brewer is asked to move to OG which is a completely different style of play. Kolone has always sucked and Meredith is a rookie. Both Jackson and Anchrum played well. So when Staley unleashed blitz after blitz the interior OL looked like it did in 2019. The lesson is that in 2020 those same 2019 guys played much better.

Brewer's technique at OG was poor. He played too high. Evans was slow as if he was thinking his way through each snap which he probably was. Kolone was as he has always been, a scrub. Both Jackson and Anchrum were a pleasant surprise. I would have been surprised if there hadn't been problems.

 

[Florida_Ram]

I might disagree with the ASAP because teams could try to take advantage if they sense the Rams are desperate.

I think the Rams know thy need to add a RB. There's just no reason to publicly express any urgency. If a team has a RB on its bubble and sees urgency from the Rams, getting that player could be more challenging and costly.

Say a team is ready to move-off a veteran RB, it may be happy to get a 6th round pick from the Rams instead of an out-right release. However, the Rams don't want that team ... sensing desperation ... asking for a 3rd or 4th round pick.

It's not about being coy or public urgency @Allen2McVay.

They can add RB's daily and again when there are cuts at the end of training camp.

This is not a panic move... It's reality.

The Rams need solid depth behind Henderson and they can bring in several RB's right up until the last minute.


Add RB's now and as needed when the preseason comes to an end. .....

 

[Allen2McVay]

It's not about being coy or public urgency @Allen2McVay.

They can add RB's daily and again when there are cuts at the end of training camp.

This is not a panic move... It's reality.

The Rams need solid depth behind Henderson and they can bring in several RB's right up until the last minute.


Add RB's now and as needed when the preseason comes to an end. .....

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I agree about the need but don't think rotating RBs into camp less than a month before the start of the season makes sense.

First off, I don't think there are tons of quality backs just sitting out there. Beyond that, I don't see how multiple players could come-in at this point, learn and adjust to the system and get in enough work for the Rams to make a decision.

If the Rams did start bringing-in RBs daily, it might put the League on notice that the Rams knew they had a problem; and make it more difficult to add the right guy.

No, I think patience and low-key is the way to go. They need one guy but it needs to be the right guy.

 

[Florida_Ram]

I agree about the need but don't think rotating RBs into camp less than a month before the start of the season makes sense.

First off, I don't think there are tons of quality backs just sitting out there. Beyond that, I don't see how multiple players could come-in at this point, learn and adjust to the system and get in enough work for the Rams to make a decision.

If the Rams did start bringing-in RBs daily, it might put the League on notice that the Rams knew they had a problem; and make it more difficult to add the right guy.

No, I think patience and low-key is the way to go. They need one guy but it needs to be the right guy.

Of course they need the right guy.

It's not about patience.

Waiting is not necessary as they can bring in new RB's daily right up until the preseason ends.

Why wait? Get new RB's on the roster and give them snaps over the next 2 preseason games.

I'm not as content as you are, but hey if you aren't worried about it more power to you.

 

[Ramhusker]

We need a vet RB, period. Even if he is brought in to mainly pass block. We still need that addition. Of course, our minds could change a bit after watching our current backs run behind the starting line but it seems to be a major gamble.

 

[Corbin]

This was my back I wanted us to get in the 2nd if he was there. I’d have given a 4th or 2022 3rd for him in a heartbeat.

Hence we are in our situation, and before you say hindsight is 20/20 I’m always an advocate for having two legit RB’s because of the injury chances to the position period.

With a premier RB, Mcvays offenses are unstoppable and just a matter of time. Couple that with our D and it’s championship time.

 

[Allen2McVay]

Of course they need the right guy.

It's not about patience.

Waiting is not necessary as they can bring in new RB's daily right up until the preseason ends.

Why wait? Get new RB's on the roster and give them snaps over the next 2 preseason games.

I'm not as content as you are, but hey if you aren't worried about it more power to you.

I'm not content at all.

Have made numerous posts since Akers went-down that the Rams need to find a RB; and believe they will.

Just don't think 'bringing in new RBs daily' is practical or realistic.