Rams’ Sean McVay says one rookie in particular ‘has really stood out’ during offseason program

For most of his tenure as head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, Sean McVay has shown a strong preference for using one bell-cow running back. He did it with Todd Gurley, C.J. Anderson (briefly) Darrell Henderson Jr., Cam Akers and, most recently, Kyren Williams. 

However, the Rams made a significant investment in another running back this offseason, using the No. 83 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on former Michigan star Blake Corum. Given that Williams logged seven games (out of 12) with at least an 80% snap rate and five with a snap rate over 90%, and because he’s on the smaller side at just 5-9, 194 pounds, it’s notable that the Rams used a Day 2 pick on another back.

It’s also notable that McVay has been impressed with Corum’s work this offseason.

“On the offensive side, I’ve been pleased with a lot of guys, but Blake Corum has really stood out,” McVay said, via RamsWire. “Mature beyond his years. I love the way that he handles himself. I love even more how when there’s been a couple of things that didn’t go the way we wanted, how he responded the next play. The mental toughness that you see from him. [Running backs coach] Ron Gould is excellent with that room. Even Kyren in his own way has done such a great job of imparting a certain amount of wisdom with him.”

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Author : Jared Dubin

Publish date : 2024-06-14 18:24:19

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