How the Los Angeles Rams’ Unlikely Transformation Could Shake Up the NFL Next Season

AdvertisementWhen the Rams drafted Blake Corum last year, they indicated that Williams’ workload would be lessened. That didn’t happen. Williams had over five times as many carries as Corum (316 to 58). No other Rams back had more than 20 carries. In an era of running back committees, Williams is a throwback. Sean McVay clearly trusts Williams, who is productive without being explosive. Williams had just two 20-yard runs last season, tied for the fewest in the NFL among backs with more than 801 yards (Rico Dowdle was the other). He didn’t have a single 40-yard run. Yet Williams averaged a reasonable 4.1 yards per carry. The Rams know what they’re getting when they hand Williams the ball. This year Los Angeles drafted Jarquez Hunter, using a valuable fourth-round pick on him after spending a third-round selection on Corum last year. That indicates the Rams would like to have more flavors in their backfield than just Williams. We’ll see if that happens, or McVay reverts to overloading his reliable starter.AdvertisementIf last season showed anything, it’s that the Rams will never be down for long if McVay is still around.

If last season showed anything, it’s that the Rams will never be down for long if McVay is still around.

If last season showed anything, it’s that the Rams will never be down for long if McVay is still around.

If last season showed anything, it’s that the Rams will never be down for long if McVay is still around.

If last season showed anything, it’s that the Rams will never be down for long if McVay is still around.

Yahoo’s fantasy take

If last season showed anything, it’s that the Rams will never be down for long if McVay is still around.

If last season showed anything, it’s that the Rams will never be down for long if McVay is still around.

Best-case scenario

If last season showed anything, it’s that the Rams will never be down for long if McVay is still around.

Nightmare scenario

The Rams’ comeback fell short, but imagining them in that position was next to impossible a few months earlier.

The crystal ball says

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