[Dare]

Kyren Williams is a good RB. But this offense didn't have a true running threat either from a dual threat QB or a RB. Williams is a perfect fit for an offense that is ball control, move the chains. In a Harbaugh like move the chains offense he would be perfect.

The other problem are his fumbles. He had 5 last year alone. Akers didn't have that many over his entire career with the Rams.

Okay the meat of why I'm posting this. It wouldn't surprise me if the Rams traded Williams while they can get something for him. A second or third round pick wouldn't be out of line. Corum is a very similar type of RB so with him and Hunter they are still two deep at RB.

IMO a lot will depend upon how Hunter looks in OTAs. But the only thing keeping Hunter from starting is his pass protection which takes time to learn. That said there would be no reason Hunter couldn't play early downs and Corum on passing downs.

The only mitigating factor IMO would be the Rams are in a win a SB now mode. They know they will get a comp pick for Williams at the very least next year. They might simply elect to keep him one more year. But if offered a second or mid-round 3 pick I think they take it.

[PARAM]

I strongly disagree. The draft capital the Rams might receive in a trade, is not worth the loss of a third year player....with his knowledge of the system and production over the last 3 years....regardless of his fumble problem.

Let's look at reality and not 'possibility'. Can Corum handle the full load? What has he done to inspire confidence to that end? Can Hunter learn fast enough to fill the void of not having Williams? That's a guess, at best.

I'm not saying trading KW won't happen, it might at some point if those questions are answered IN A HUGE WAY prior to the trade deadline. But I doubt it. And based on the value received vs the benefit of keeping him, I doubt it even more.

If you're 'in the SB window' you don't subtract from the team for a 4th round pick.

We'll see though.

[rams74]

I'm not saying trading KW won't happen, it might at some point if those questions are answered IN A HUGE WAY prior to the trade deadline. But I doubt it. And based on the value received vs the benefit of keeping him, I doubt it even more.

Ok, then I'll say it. Trading KW won't happen. Not this year.

There's still a fair chance they extend him.

[majik]

If you're 'in the SB window' you don't subtract from the team for a 4th round pick.

They did in 2024 when they traded Earnest Jones and had scrubs to replace him that were eventually beaten out by a UDFA

[safer]

Kyren is elite except for his damn fumbles! To be a top five he's got to reduce that weakness. That's tough to do when D's know you have that flaw. I have my doubts as to whether they will extend him for what he wants. As for Dare's ideas, I actually like reading about things I hadn't considered before. It's actually good for our brains IF you don't care for how anyone writes their posts...just don't read them, right?

[PARAM]

They did in 2024 when they traded Earnest Jones and had scrubs to replace him that were eventually beaten out by a UDFA

True. But there's a HUGE difference. I submit RB is way more important than ILB. Not as a rule on EVERY team. But certainly on a McVAY TEAM.

How many TDs does Kyren have the last two years? That's VERY important to Mc Vay.

[/zn/]

They did in 2024 when they traded Earnest Jones and had scrubs to replace him that were eventually beaten out by a UDFA

And that UDFA did well.

The Rams LOT is a UDFA too. And he is getting good grades for his work. Finding a left OT in undrafted free agency is rare indeed. He is not the only UDFA to come through for the Rams. They do a good job with their UDFA signings.

So for the Rams, the term "UDFA" is not necessarily a knock on the player.

In fact this year they have some very interesting prospects in the new UDFA list.

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[PARAM]

How many TDs does Kyren have the last two years? That's VERY important to Mc Vay.

Answer: Williams has 31 TDs the last 2 seasons (in 28 GP). The Rams as a team have 81 in 34 games. Sure, trade the guy....that production is easily replaceable right?

When will DARE abandon his months long trade Kyren Williams campaign?

[Joe Pendleton]

imma big K Williams fan, but man those fumbles are a BIG problem (imho).. i would think that he's earned the opportunity to show in camp that he's not going to drop the rock, but would not be surprised if he was part of a McSnead trade before start of season (J Ramsey anyone)??

[actionjack]

The significant value of Kyren....

https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/ ... 775943007/


The Los Angeles Rams haven't been known as a big running team in Sean McVay's tenure as head coach, but that doesn't mean they haven't been good at it.

L.A. has either converted a first down or scored a touchdown on 80.6% of their third-and-1 or shorter and four-and-1 or shorter over the past three seasons, according to the 33rd Team. That number is No. 1 among all NFL teams during that span.

What's equally impressive about this mark is that it rarely featured a quarterback run. Matthew Stafford has attempted just 16 such runs since 2022. Rams running back Kyren Williams was also one of the most successful running backs on short-yardage plays in 2024, which likely contributed to this mark.


Converting in short-yardage situations is the hallmark of a good NFL team. It keeps the chains moving or leads to points. Both at important for winning franchises. With a lot of the returning linemen and skill position players, the Rams should hope to continue this trend.