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Three questions the Los Angeles Rams must answer before training camp
By Kaleel Weatherly
[isportsweb.com]
The Los Angeles Rams have the talent to win the NFC West in 2016. They have a great defense and a strong rushing attack. However, head coach Jeff Fisher still has some work to do, especially on offense. Indeed, the Rams’ key to success is running back Todd Gurley, but other players on the team must improve quickly. There are still some question marks on the team’s offense and defense.
Who is going to play safety alongside T.J. McDonald?
McDonald is a ferocious hitter who loves to play with physicality. However, he needs someone beside him who can cover. Are the Rams going to sign a veteran to pair with McDonald? If so, they should sign Donte Whitner. He may not be great in coverage, but he is decent at times. Furthermore, like McDonald, Whitner likes to make big hits. Both players are comfortable playing in the box to stuff the run. At this point, the Rams are not going to find a better option than Whitner. The team could still put safety Maurice Alexander alongside McDonald. At this point, the Rams do not have a lot of options.
How is the offense going to look in 2016?
It’s clear that the Rams want to run the ball with Todd Gurley. But you cannot run the ball throughout the whole game. This offense was not explosive last year, and that needs to change this year. How are the Rams going to move the ball when Gurley is not on the field? Instead of having wide receiver Tavon Austin run jet sweeps, is he going to play in the slot and run more routes? Los Angeles cannot have a predictable offense. This unit needs to make explosive plays next season. Other players like wide receivers Kenny Britt and Brian Quick must step up. Now that the Rams have their franchise quarterback in Jared Goff, the rookie out of California, it’s time for this offense to start making more plays in the passing game.
Is Tyler Higbee the starting tight end?
Tight end Lance Kendricks is a serviceable tight end at best. Indeed, he is a great blocker, but he is mediocre at best in the passing game. Last year, Jared Cook was the starting tight end, but he is no longer with the team because of his inconsistent play. Since the Rams released Cook, they drafted Tyler Higbee out of Western Kentucky University in fourth round in this year’s draft. Higbee is a solid tight end with good hands, speed, and size. He is also a polished route runner. The Rams want Higbee to take Cook’s place as the team’s receiving tight end. So, does this mean that he is the starter?
By Kaleel Weatherly
[isportsweb.com]
The Los Angeles Rams have the talent to win the NFC West in 2016. They have a great defense and a strong rushing attack. However, head coach Jeff Fisher still has some work to do, especially on offense. Indeed, the Rams’ key to success is running back Todd Gurley, but other players on the team must improve quickly. There are still some question marks on the team’s offense and defense.
Who is going to play safety alongside T.J. McDonald?
McDonald is a ferocious hitter who loves to play with physicality. However, he needs someone beside him who can cover. Are the Rams going to sign a veteran to pair with McDonald? If so, they should sign Donte Whitner. He may not be great in coverage, but he is decent at times. Furthermore, like McDonald, Whitner likes to make big hits. Both players are comfortable playing in the box to stuff the run. At this point, the Rams are not going to find a better option than Whitner. The team could still put safety Maurice Alexander alongside McDonald. At this point, the Rams do not have a lot of options.
How is the offense going to look in 2016?
It’s clear that the Rams want to run the ball with Todd Gurley. But you cannot run the ball throughout the whole game. This offense was not explosive last year, and that needs to change this year. How are the Rams going to move the ball when Gurley is not on the field? Instead of having wide receiver Tavon Austin run jet sweeps, is he going to play in the slot and run more routes? Los Angeles cannot have a predictable offense. This unit needs to make explosive plays next season. Other players like wide receivers Kenny Britt and Brian Quick must step up. Now that the Rams have their franchise quarterback in Jared Goff, the rookie out of California, it’s time for this offense to start making more plays in the passing game.
Is Tyler Higbee the starting tight end?
Tight end Lance Kendricks is a serviceable tight end at best. Indeed, he is a great blocker, but he is mediocre at best in the passing game. Last year, Jared Cook was the starting tight end, but he is no longer with the team because of his inconsistent play. Since the Rams released Cook, they drafted Tyler Higbee out of Western Kentucky University in fourth round in this year’s draft. Higbee is a solid tight end with good hands, speed, and size. He is also a polished route runner. The Rams want Higbee to take Cook’s place as the team’s receiving tight end. So, does this mean that he is the starter?
