The Los Angeles Rams are still staring down a ton of unanswered roster questions heading into Week 2 of the NFL preseason, and honestly, it feels like the whole city needs to pay attention to what’s about to unfold. On offense, there are wide-open spots at QB#2, RB#3, WR#5&6, and T#3. Defensively, the picture’s a bit clearer, but those final 3-4 overall roster spots are up for grabs. Special teams could absolutely make the difference, but it might just boil down to who the Rams want to protect from waiver claims, tucking them away on the roster and making them a weekly inactive. After a 20-24 Week 1 loss to the Jacksonville Jags, where New Orleans sat a whopping 37 players, you gotta wonder if the L.A. braintrust will really go down the buddy/buddy path and take their foot off the gas. Rams fans deserve more, and the bottom half of that roster deserves the chance to truly work out their depth.
Who Steps Up at QB2 and RB3?
No matter who you’re rooting for at QB#2, whether it’s Stetson Bennett or Ty Simpson, the mission is crystal clear: just keep stacking solid work. It might sound simple, but showing control and command of the offense is everything. That’s the job as a backup, right? Manage the game when the starter’s out. But let’s be real, everyone wants to see that passing offense stretched out, to see who can zip the ball into tight windows and create those clutch downfield plays.
Then there’s the running back room, and this feels like a genuine, live roster battle for RB#3, maybe even #4! Jarquez Hunter absolutely didn’t play bad enough to lose any ground last week. He was running hard between the tackles and even showed off that explosive burst and speed, breaking a stuffed inside run out around the corner. But hold up, because Dean Conners has been on the rise, showcasing every facet of his game. It would be sweet to see him busting out on kickoff returns too. Jordan Waters played hard, no doubt, but he lost ground, and now has to fight to catch up.
The Four-Man Fight for the Final Receiver Spots
Get ready for a spirited four-man battle concerning the two likely remaining roster jobs in this year’s receiver room. Xavier Smith made a fair case for one of those slots last week, and you can’t deny the power of incumbency. Would the Rams actually consider rostering two “small” receivers though? Brennan Presley, at the very least, just keeps showing he can perform against preseason competition. His burst is undeniable, and that versatility? Chef’s kiss. Then you’ve got CJ Daniels and Tyler Scott, who close out the realistic competition. Both of them need to show off some serious separation and run-after-catch skills if they want to catch an eye from the coaches. Too bad for Mario Williams, who got released with an injury settlement, especially after reports of a strong camp and a couple of kickoff return touches against the Chiefs. Alex Bachman is in as a camp body for Williams, and Tru Edwards has to make something happen in his limited opportunities. Remember that 23-yard pickup where Ty Simpson zipped it to Brennan Presley against the Chiefs? We need more plays like that!
Week 2 against New Orleans is more than just another preseason game for these guys. It’s a chance to solidify a spot, show the L.A. braintrust they’re worth protecting, and prove they truly belong on this roster.
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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