Very little is working for the Los Angeles Rams right now. The offense is one of the worst in the NFL and the defense, as star-studded as it is, has struggled to overcome the tough spots the offense is putting it in.
It’s translated to a 3-6 record and a spot in last place in the NFC West. Cooper Kupp is out, Matthew Stafford is dealing with a concussion, the running game is terrible and the secondary has been inconsistent outside of Jalen Ramsey and Troy Hill.
The Rams aren’t out of it yet, but the outlook of their season is getting increasingly bleak by the week. With Kupp sidelined, it’s time for the Rams to give their younger players a longer look so they can get a better sense of who might have some potential as future starters.
Let’s make one thing clear: I’m not advocating for the Rams to tank and bench their starters. But there is a way for them to give their younger, less proven players a chance to contribute more than they have. And there are five specific players who should get more playing time in the coming weeks, especially if the Rams can’t beat the Saints on Sunday.
The players I’m looking at are Tutu Atwell, Lance McCutcheon, Kyren Williams, Cobie Durant and Robert Rochell.