THOUSAND OAKS (Calif.) Rams Running back Cam Akers He stated Wednesday that he didn’t anticipate to play such an insignificant role during Los Angeles’ 31-10 season-opening loss. Buffalo Bills last Thursday night.
Sean McVay of the Rams, speaking to reporters Wednesday, stated that he had a conversation about Akers. needing to play with more urgencyNoting that the reason they had this discussion was “a result my confidence in him, the expectations we have, and what we need to him be, which isn’t anything more than what is he capable of,”
Akers stated that the conversation took place during training camp but that he didn’t expect his limited workload in Week 1 Akers only played 12 snaps against Bills and finished with 3 carries for zero yards.
Akers acknowledged Thursday’s frustration, but noted that Rams still have 16 regular season games and that he didn’t want to make it any bigger or more than it was.
“If Coach thinks I’m not being urgent, then [I need to] Akers stated that it was more pressing. “That’s it.”
Akers replied, “Probably more so in practice, I would guess,” when asked by Akers what McVay meant when he mentioned the need for greater urgency. A game is not the best way to practice, as that was the first game. It is probably practice.
Akers stated, “Whatever Coach tells me, I’m going take it and I’m learning from it.” “All you have to say. It’s okay. I’m going take it, learn from it, and move on. I may not always be right, regardless of whether I think it’s correct.
Akers stated that although he believed he had done a decent job in the game on Thursday night, he believes there is still room for improvement.
Akers stated, “And I want improvement.” “I don’t believe I’m perfect.”
McVay also spoke Wednesday about wide receivers Allen RobinsonGiven his limited role in Week 1, he should have “somemore intentionality” about getting Robinson these targets.
NFL Next Gen Stats shows that Allen was only targeted twice on 45 routes. This was Allen’s lowest target rate in his entire career.
McVay stated, “Whatever you say is going to become an excuse but there wasn’t enough on my side in terms of what we were doing to allow our players get into a rhythm.” Buffalo did a fantastic job. But, I believe McVay needs to have a more focused approach that enhances his skillset.
“That’s the job I have to do better and Allen is certainly someone that needs to get more involved.”
Quarterback Matthew Stafford According to Rams, offense is where the Rams excel when everyone is involved.
Stafford stated that he can distribute the football better to the men, get the touches early on the games and help them feel in the game’s rhythm.
Robinson stated that he believes Stafford’s “judgment on the field” is what he trusts, and it’s not about “us trying to win a match.”
Robinson stated that everyone wants opportunities. However, they also have to consider the different ways they played us and other things. “I just have to keep doing what I can and trying to maximize my chances. Sometimes, it’s just how it works in certain games. This week [we] You just have to get back on the drawing board and try to find ways to improve.