Cam Akers is the workhorse, but Rams could use short yardage RB
L.A.âs running backs can serve as engine of offense
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Apr 25, 2021
Sean McVay enthusiastically praised Cam Akers has his team’s every-down back for the upcoming season after the Florida State product’s breakout year as a rookie in 2020.
“Cam hit his stride at the right moments,” McVay said. “You could see he’s always had a real and authentic confidence, but then as he’s getting more and more comfortable for the different ways that we were able to utilize him.
“I think he can come alive in the pass game. I think he can continue to play at a high level. Really, I think he s an every-down back. I think he s a special player.”
Los Angeles Rams 2021 draft preview: Center of attention
Finding an anchor of the offensive line a draft priority for L.A.
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Apr 21, 2021
With Austin Blythe moving on in free agency, center is the most obvious need for the Los Angeles Rams with a little over a week before the start of this year’s draft.
Of course, the Rams do not have a first-round selection. Brian Allen is penciled in as the starter for the Rams at center heading into the draft, but he has not played in two years due to a knee injury that required surgery.
The Rams don’t necessarily have to select a center with their top pick in the second round because the draft is deep at interior offensive line, according to NFL draft analysts. But they likely should get a young developmental prospect in the fold by Day 2 of the draft.
Prediction: Rams over Cardinals, 27-23
Undermanned L.A. squad should lean on running game to move chains
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Jan 1, 2021
The Los Angeles Rams (9-6) look for a season sweep over the Arizona Cardinals (8-7) on Sunday. It’s always hard to beat a team twice in a year, but the Rams will be properly motivated with a postseason berth at stake for both teams.
The Rams are 5-2 playing at home in their first year at SoFi Stadium.
Making the task more difficult is the Rams will be without starting quarterback Jared Goff (broken thumb on throwing hand), leading receiver Cooper Kupp (COVID), left tackle Andrew Whitworth (knee), inside linebacker Micah Kiser (knee), running back Darrell Henderson Jr. (ankle), defensive lineman Michael Brockers (COVID) and perhaps running back Cam Akers (ankle) and edge rusher Leonard Floyd (abdominal issue).