This offseason has signified a change in offensive philosophy for the Los Angeles Rams as they clearly need to get again to operating the ball extra.
The crew has among the best operating backs within the league in Kyren Williams and with Matthew Stafford getting up there in age, they’re going to do no matter they’ll to maintain him wholesome, even when it means throwing much less.
As a way to make that occur, they spent huge cash on two guards in Kevin Dotson and Jonah Jackson in addition to a blocking tight finish in Colby Parkinson.
The Rams then added to their backfield within the 2024 NFL Draft, utilizing a 3rd spherical choose on Michigan operating again Blake Corum, who’s a starting-caliber participant that can pair with Williams.
It seems L.A. will not be achieved including to their operating again room as they’re bringing in veteran Boston Scott, previously of the Philadelphia Eagles, on a one-year contract, per Adam Schefter of ESPN:
Former Eagles operating again Boston Scott reached settlement on a one-year take care of the Los Angeles Rams, per sources.
Rams backfield now boasts Kyren Williams, Blake Corum and Scott, amongst others. pic.twitter.com/NZevI77QPY
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 30, 2024
Scott is a former sixth spherical choose of the New Orleans Saints in 2018 out of Louisiana Tech that spent the previous six seasons in Philadelphia.
In his profession, the 29-year-old has rushed for 1,295 yards and 16 touchdowns on 4.3 yards per carry whereas additionally recording 71 receptions for 566 yards and a landing via the air. In 15 video games final season, Scott solely had 20 carries for 86 yards with 4 receptions for 52 yards.
The Rams struggled within the crimson zone final season however with the additions of Scott and Corum, they now have three backs which have a knack for locating pay grime.
General, the Rams have loads of depth on the operating again place with Williams, Corum, Scott, Ronnie Rivers and Zach Evans. After seeing Williams and Rivers each go down final season, L.A. wished to make sure they produce other high quality backs within the group.
Matthew Stafford needs to regulate contract with Rams
With Matthew Stafford heading into the ultimate years of his profession, studies point out that he needs to regulate his contract with the Rams with the intention to add extra assured cash.
Stafford’s contract is simply assured via the 2024 season regardless of having three years remaining on it, and it’s affordable to assume the Rams will get one thing achieved to do proper by their Tremendous Bowl profitable quarterback.
