While Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford is on the verge of setting a record he wants no part of, the Rams are trying to find a kicker once again. Through it all, Kurt Warner pinpointed one major flaw leading to the Rams’ struggles, according to a post on X by the Rich Eisen Show.
“You’re looking for things that can close out games,” Warner said. “Yes, they can throw the football. And yes, they’ve got good weapons on the outside. And a reigning MVP at quarterback. But what made them so good in the past, and even last year, was their ability to run the football. Especially when you get down in the red zone, to finish drives by running the football. And having that physicality up front. I don’t see that right now.”
Rams searching for answers after 2-4 start
Of course, McVay is taking the brunt of criticism for letting this loaded team go off the rails early in the season. McVay tried to own it, according to Fox Sports.
“I have to do a better job and figure out how exactly we settle guys down,” McVay said following Sunday's shocking loss to the Cardinals. “But we’ve had some really critical errors at some really unfortunate times. That’s what our narrative has been this year. And we can’t keep saying that we haven’t done that before, because this year we are doing it. We have to be able to fix it. And it’s my job to do that.”
Running back Blake Corum said the Rams are experiencing a reality check.
Article Continues Below“But we know that we’re good,” Corum said. “We know we have the guys. We know we have the culture. We know we have the team. But, like Coach [McVay] said, it’s time to get back to work. We have to watch this film and see where things aren’t aligning and then fix those things.”
The other running back, Kyren Williams, said the Rams need to simply deal with the issues and move forward.
“You use this adversity for moments in the future that’s going to allow us to be who we want to be,” Williams said.