Losing is a significant blow to the running game. Set to be the No. 1 running back in an offense that was was going to utilize his talents in the pa sing game, Akers was set up for a breakout season and a key contributor for the Rams title hopes. "I think he can come alive in the pa s game," Rams head coach Sean McVay said back in March. "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." The Rams had high hopes for Akers heading into year
Yonder Alonso Jersey two, but Los Angeles must figure out how to utilize its running game with him lost for the season. should get the first opportunity as the No. 1 running back, but there isn't much insurance behind him. and have never taken a carry in an regular season game, while is an undrafted free agent rookie. Clearly the Rams could use a veteran running back to help out Henderson and emerge as the No. 2 option. Here are a few free agents the Rams should consider signing in the coming weeks: SEA RB #21 Att156Yds604TD7FL0 The 36-year old Peterson has been patiently waiting for the right opportunity to come along in free agency. At this stage in his career, Peterson wants an opportunity to contribute to a Super Bowl championship roster. The Rams check off all those boxes, especially since there isn't a
Francisco Lindor Jersey power back on their roster since they allowed Malcolm Brown to depart in free agency. Peterson has 14,820 career rushing yards, just 450 yards short of pa sing Barry Sanders for fourth on the all-time list. His 118 rushing touchdowns are fourth on the all-time list, just six away from pa sing Marcus Allen for third (123). He has the most 50-yard touchdown runs (16) and 60-yard touchdown runs (15) in history. He's tied with Chris Johnson for the most 70-yard touchdown runs in
Michael Brantley Jersey NFL history (seven). Peterson rushed for 604 yards on 156 carries and seven touchdowns in 16 games for the at age 35 last year. There's still some gas left in the tank for Peterson, who would be an ideal fit to spell Henderson as the No. 2 option. Peterson isn't a pa s-catching back that fits what McVay wants out of his running backs, but plans change with little depth on the roster after the Akers injury. NYJ RB #21 Att187Yds653TD2FL1 Gore is in the same situation as Peterson -- although he's two years older than him. The 38-year-old Gore wants an opportunity to compete for a championship and earn carries on a contending team, leaving the Rams as the best option available. No running back has ever recorded a carry at the age of 38, so the Rams would be taking a big risk here -- even though Gore recorded 187 carries for the New York Jets last year. Gore wouldn't have been expected to carry the load much in 2021, but would play a significant role with the Rams. If Henderson suffers an injury, he would emerge as the top option. Again, Los Angeles would take a huge gamble if the Rams
Zach Duke Jersey wanted to bring Gore back to California. Duke Johnson RB Att77Yds235TD1FL2 If Los Angeles wanted to go with a veteran back that fit what McVay wants in his offense, Johnson is the ideal No. 2 option. The 27-year-old Johnson had a career-low 28 catches for 249 yards with the Houston Texans last season, the first season he failed to have 60-plus targets and 40-plus receptions. Playing a career-low 36% of the snaps didn't help matters either, as Johnson was behind David Johnson in the running back rotation. Johnson still remains without a team, but is the best free agent running back available. He'll get an opportunity to significantly contribute
Brad Hand Jersey with the Rams, particularly in the pa sing game. His 307 receptions since 2015 are the fourth-most in the league amongst running backs. CHI RB #34 Att7Yds20TD0FL0 There's plenty of familiarity with Sean McVay here, as Thompson played under McVay for three seasons when he was the offensive coordinator for the Washington Football Team. Thompson finished with 84 catches for 589 yards in his final two seasons under McVay as a backup option for Robert Kelley and Alfred Morris. McVay could reunite the 30-year-old Thompson in his offense as a No. 2 option, even if Thompson was an afterthought with the Jacksonville Jaguars last year. Thompson is still an excellent pa s-catching back that could provide another option in the pa sing game.
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