Rams running back Kyren Williams talks about a big element of his run game that he has been working on this offseason.
Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams looks to be ready for yet another strong season as Los Angeles is now a little over a week into training camp, which has given him plenty of opportunities for reps against what should be a very strong defense in 2026.
Williams is hoping to take a step forward heading into next season in one key area, which is something he talked about in Saturday's media availability.
"You know, just cutting, even if it's a little, just jump cuts and, you know, being able to get vertical. I think that's where, you know, I felt like I needed to get better at, and I think that's, you know, it's been showing here on camp," Williams said.
As a running back, it is critical to have great vision and make great cuts, and if Williams can take a step forward in that area, he could have his best season yet in Sean McVay's offense.
Last season, Williams was solid as he tallied 259 carries for 1,252 rushing yards, averaged 4.8 yards per carry, 10 touchdowns, and rushed for 74 first downs. However, Williams talked about how his ability to get vertical could use some improvement, as his longest rush of the season in 2025 was 34 yards.
Looking at the Rams' passing offense, Matthew Stafford has proven the ability to create explosive plays consistently, getting the ball to players like Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, Colby Parkinson, and many others regardless of the coverage opposing defenses are in.
As Williams continues to develop, if he can generate more explosive runs, that may put defenses in a bind and force them to play the run more aggressively, which then gives Stafford the opportunity to create big plays over the top.
Williams has definitely shown the ability to consistently move the chains on the ground, but if he can add that explosive element to his game, there is no telling what the ceiling of this Rams run game and offense as a whole could be.
Kyren Williams Talks Growth in Relationship With Blake Corum
In Saturday's media session, Williams also had some thoughts on how his relationship with fellow running back Blake Corum has grown.
“It's definitely has grown a lot. You know, Blake he recently had a baby girl, and you know I think it's so cool when you know he shows me he shows me pictures or videos of, you know, Zara and what whatever they're doing, and I think that's just a testament to our relationship. You know, I don't think you would give you would show somebody that if you didn't really care for them, vice versa," Williams stated.
"So I think the relationship is growing, is, you know, it's only going to continue to grow because we love this game and we just love to being able to be the supporters of each other,” Williams added.
Hearing that Williams and Corum have built a strong relationship off the field through talking about their families is a great sign for their chemistry and relationship on the field.
The fact that Williams also added the part about supporting each other is critical for their relationship. In some cases, having a running back duo can be viewed as problematic because both players want as many touches as possible and want to be a featured back.
The good news for the Rams is the fact that Williams and Corum are selfless and want to help each other grow as players, but also have a strong relationship off the field.
The 2025 season saw Corum with his biggest workload yet, which helped Williams to stay healthy throughout the season and put both backs in a position to contribute in the postseason.
In 2025, Corum totaled 145 carries for 746 yards, which led to an average of 5.1 yards per carry, in addition to six touchdowns and 44 first downs.
Corum's ability to contribute in a major way on the ground in just his second season with the Rams could be an indication that he is ready for an even larger role in 2026, which could mean more of a split carry backfield workload between the pair of backs.
As training camp progresses and the team drills get more intense with the pads on, it will be very interesting to see how McVay and offensive coordinator Nathan Scheelhaase distribute the backfield carries.
Heading into 2026, the Rams may look to distribute the carries more if they do decide to put more of an emphasis on the run game due to Stafford nearing the end of his career and wanting to limit the hits he takes.
The more that this offense runs the ball, the more likely it may be for Williams and Corum to split carries to keep both backs healthy and give this duo an opportunity to completely dominate opposing defenses.
