How do we approach the backup to Kyren Williams?

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If I am seeing this correctly, only Kyren Williams and Zach Evans are under contract for 2024... So, the Rams need to add some running backs.

I assume we might toss a draft pick at the position in the mid/later rounds, perhaps an UDFA, plus a more established low-tier FA... sort of like Freeman was in 2023.

Thoughts?

Add Running Back to the positions that need some resources this offseason. We fall off a cliff after Kyren and I'm not convinced Zach Evans is anything special. He certainly hasn't stood out with his opportunities.
 
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I believe Ronnie Rivers is an Exclusive Rights Free Agent, so I would expect him on the Training Camp roster.

Really like Royce Freeman for his size and power-running skills but I'm not sure that's something McVay values. Think the nature of the position is that there are always veterans available for the league minimum.

Finally, I don't think it's a bad idea to use a late-round-pick on a RB most seasons. So many solid, useful backs are selected in the 5th, 6th and 7th rounds. Seems like a good investment.

Love Williams but not sure about his durability. Had the Rams won the Wild Card Game, not sure he would have been available for the next game.
 
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A runningback I've always liked and he's a free agent is D'Onta Foreman. Not sure cap wise if he's feasible.
 
That round 5-7 range should be able to cover it. Just keep Les away from the "high upside" adventure selection and get a back who can handle the carries when called on. Don't need a home run hitter just a good solid runner who can move the chains and is willing in pass pro.
 
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Devin Singletary might be a good fit in McVay’s offense but could be a little too pricey Sportrac is guessing 5.3 for 3 years. He is only 26 and seems to be den ent in the passing game.

Zack Moss is another on a BIG list of free agents that could be a fit.

Without seeing what FA might bring, I don’t expect a lot in the period before the draft, it’s hard to predict where they might pick someone up. Dylan Laube didn’t play in a top conference but he has decent size and has been good un the passing game. Walter Football has him listed as #10 going in round 3-5.
 
I wouldn’t mind seeing them get someone who’s a more physical runner, the kind that hurts defenders when they try to tackle him. Let him spell Kyren once in a while, deliver some pain, and then put KW back in when the D is softened up.
 
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Zach Evans might show improvement in year two. But it would be a risk to rely on him. He's got the measurables but he was unimpressive in his limited opportunities. Rivers is a restricted free agent. Probably wouldn't be hard to bring him back. He seems similar to Kyren in his running style. I agree it would be a good idea to draft one or sign one in free agency.
 
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thirteen28 said:
I wouldn’t mind seeing them get someone who’s a more physical runner, the kind that hurts defenders when they try to tackle him. Let him spell Kyren once in a while, deliver some pain, and then put KW back in when the D is softened up.
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Yes. If only McVay agreed with that sentiment.
 
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Merlin said:
Yes. If only McVay agreed with that sentiment.
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That does seem to be the rub. Royce Freeman sort of filled that role, but once Ronnie Rivers came back Royce became chopped liver to McVay.
 
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snackdaddy said:
Zach Evans might show improvement in year two. But it would be a risk to rely on him. He's got the measurables but he was unimpressive in his limited opportunities.
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So he's perfectly set up to be Kyren 2.0!
Maybe? Could happen (again).

Rams definitely should upgrade the RB room. Maybe one of these FA RB's looking for a big payday/2d contracts gets frozen out and has to scramble to get on a team. Maybe draft one of those mentioned above.
Just upgrade, baby.
 
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