The Cam Akers Enigma - Do the Rams need to add a starting RB?

[Memphis Ram]

Do we need to add a RB? Yes.

Do we need to add a starting RB? Not sure.

At this point, I'm still thinking RB in Round 4 or 5 (with expected comp picks).

I think the key is the difference between RB and weapon.

Do the Rams need to add a starting RB? Maybe. Maybe not.

Do the Rams need to add a weapon for that scares defenses and opens things up for others? YES!!!

And if that weapon happens to be a RB so be it.

Gurley was a RB and a weapon that defenses feared. Akers not so much.

 

[Loyal]

Do we need to add a RB? Yes.

Do we need to add a starting RB? Not sure.

At this point, I'm still thinking RB in Round 4 or 5 (with expected comp picks).

"You KNOW I want Bijan! Work the magic. Les!" ~ AvengerRam

 

[Merlin]

What really matters is an impact player with that round 2 pick. I honestly don't care what position they go with. In fact if it's not the most obvious need it probably means it's a true-to-the-board type pick most likely. Which means maybe we hit big on a guy who will elevate this team.

That's what we need. Too many satisfied stars last season, some might bounce back but we need an infusion of play-quick types who scare the others on the depth chart and that round 2 pick has to be a hit. We need quality there. Not a fucking 3 year development with amazing potential where we miss out on that cheap valued starter. A player with a history of producing who slid from whatever position. There's some of those guys every year let's get one of them.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

It's worrying we all see needs in so many positions. I personally think our first priority for capital (draft or FA or really both) has to be to beef up the OL. I think Cam can do well if we get that taken care of--he's good when he has a lane or hole and makes it to the 2nd level, but maybe we could pick a RB up in later rounds.

Problem with Cam is him staying healthy. Hasn't gone a season without injury yet. Just stating that fact, but I would never put it past our FO to do something we least expect. We did draft Tutu.....ouch

 

[OC--LeftCoast]

They absolutely do

 

[LA_Rams_#29]

We're a better team when we have a shared backfield. There are some solid RBs in the draft but also in the free agent market

 

[CGI_Ram]

Gibbs would be hard to pass up if he’s there at our 2nd rounder.

 

[So Ram]

What really matters is an impact player with that round 2 pick. I honestly don't care what position they go with. In fact if it's not the most obvious need it probably means it's a true-to-the-board type pick most likely. Which means maybe we hit big on a guy who will elevate this team.

That's what we need. Too many satisfied stars last season, some might bounce back but we need an infusion of play-quick types who scare the others on the depth chart and that round 2 pick has to be a hit. We need quality there. Not a fucking 3 year development with amazing potential where we miss out on that cheap valued starter. A player with a history of producing who slid from whatever position. There's some of those guys every year let's get one of them.

Yeah - ok Tutu Atwell