The Rams have lost Cam Akers for the season, but they’re not about to go shopping for veteran help. On Tuesday, head coach Sean McVay told reporters that he’ll explore his in-house options before approaching the free agent running back market. 
“We’ve got some young backs on our roster that I’m intrigued about seeing how they handle this opportunity,” McVay told ESPN Los Angeles (Twitter link). “I don’t know that the veteran route is something that we’d rule out, but it’s not something we’re immediately looking to address right now.”
For now, that means drawing from a group headlined by Darrell Henderson and backed by Xavier Jones, Raymond Calais, late-round rookie Jake Funk, and undrafted free agent Otis Anderson. But, if that group doesn’t cut it in camp, the Rams could open things up to bigger names. Devonta Freeman, LeSean McCoy, Adrian Peterson, Le’Veon Bell, and Frank Gore are still on the market. And, although it seems unlikely, Todd Gurley is available as well.
Akers, 21, led the Rams with 625 rushing yards last year. Henderson, the de facto starter, came three feet shy of the top spot with 624 yards.
Title: ‘Rams won’t pursue FA RBs’
Article: ‘I don’t know that the veteran route is something that we’d rule out…’
Of course they will. In fact I imagine they’ll sign at least 2 RB’s before game #1
Another worthless article by Zach.
Eh, what else were you looking for here? Quote about next man up, listed next guys up, then listed available FA’s if they end up considering that route.
Checked the boxes for me on this one.
Stafford asks them to sign AP for league minimum and that’s the vet they add….is otis Anderson the actual name of their UDFA or is that a typo and if not a typo is he the son of former running back otis Anderson…Otis might be the most underrated name ever now that I’ve typed it a few times, can’t believe I wasted my only sons name on honoring my father, I’m such an idiot
Not a typo, he’s no relation to Ottis Anderson.
“Next man up” has worked well for the Rams in the past. And promoting from within is the sign of a healthy team and organization.
How cap space does LA have left anyway? I doubt AP would play on the cheap.
He might for a chance at a ring
6.9 million in cap space
When did McVay get himself promoted to GM?
they’ll sign OR trade for a RB since they do have 11 draft picks next year but will not do it until closer to the start of the season. the main reason i think they will wait is because a move now shows the RB room that we have no confidence in any of you in this room. build confidence with your in-house guys then a couple weeks prior to the start bring someone in. wouldn’t be surprised if they trade for malcom brown who just signed with miami in the off-season.
Todd Gurley still counts for 8.4 million on their books for this year. I doubt they would want to pay him much of anything even if they wanted to take a shot on him.