The most divided backfield we’ve seen in the Sean McVay era?
The Los Angeles Rams are experiencing a significant shift in their backfield dynamics under coach Sean McVay. For the first time, Kyren Williams and Blake Corum are expected to share the workload more evenly, marking a departure from McVay's previous reliance on a single primary back. This change could provide strategic advantages, especially in maintaining offensive consistency during injuries.
- ▪Kyren Williams and Blake Corum are set to split the running back duties for the Rams.
- ▪Historically, McVay has favored a single primary running back, notably Todd Gurley.
- ▪The Rams' backfield has seen various players take turns in recent years, but none have established long-term success.
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