Kyren Williams has been extremely productive in the past two years, averaging over 1,200 rushing yards, 1,400 yards from scrimmage, and 15 TDs per year.
This, despite some deficiencies we all can see.
Yes, he's quick and has good vision... but he's average, at best, in acceleration and top end speed.
Yes, he's tough... but he's not exactly Steven Jackson when it comes to power.
Yes, he adds value as a blocker... but his fumbling rate decreases his value.
So, could his productivity be the result of the Rams' system? Is he, to borrow a term from QB analysis, a "system RB"?
Behind him are two intriguing players
Blake Corum was an incredibly productive RB in college, playing at the highest level, and is (8 lbs) bigger and faster (4.53 to 4.65) than Williams. Jarquez Hunter is faster than both of them (4.44).
Sean McVay has arguably overused Williams, particularly last year. This seems to be, to an extent, a trust issue (mainly trust to pick up the blitz). I understand that concern, but I have wonder if Corum or Hunter, given the chance, might equal or even improve upon Williams' success, while providing more of a "home run" threat and fewer ball security issues.
Not to mention that Williams in on the last year of his contract.
Again... I'm a Williams fan.
But do the Rams have a better option already on the roster?
