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At the Rams' training camp, running back Kyren Williams is zeroing in on the finer points of his position. After amassing 1,252 rushing yards last season, Williams chose to focus exclusively on running back drills during the offseason, skipping receiver work to concentrate on his cuts, posture, and pad levels.
Williams explained that his primary goal was to improve his explosiveness by staying low to the ground. "If I cut straight up, I'm not going nowhere," he said Saturday evening. "My superpower is when I'm low to the ground and I have both my feet in the ground and I'm planting and I'm explosive." He added that he honed in on jump cuts and getting vertical, areas he felt needed improvement, and that the work is already showing at camp.
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The Rams' backfield looks formidable with the emergence of Blake Corum, who posted a career-best 746 rushing yards and six touchdowns last season. Williams praised Corum's leaner physique and increased explosiveness, noting that both players are focusing on staying grounded during cuts. Under new offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase, Williams believes the sky's the limit for the duo.
During Saturday's padded practice, wide receivers Davante Adams and rookie CJ Daniels impressed. Adams made a highlight-reel over-the-shoulder catch in the end zone, while rookie quarterback Ty Simpson threaded a pass to Daniels between two defenders. Williams lauded the rookies' work ethic and potential, saying, "They both show up each and every single day ready to work... I'm super excited for those guys."
Daniels, a sixth-round pick, spoke about learning from veterans like Matthew Stafford, who took him aside during drills to correct his split and assignment. "It's surreal to be on the field with players like Stafford, Nacua, and Adams," Daniels said. "I definitely got my ears open for him."
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