It’s only been a season and some change for sophomore NFL running back Blake Corum, but the young man can’t seem to stay on the field due to his health. Last season, Corum had a chance to start and a play a major role in the Los Angeles Rams’ final regular season game of the year (they had already clinched a playoff spot), and he was hurt almost immediately. He missed the majority of that game and the postseason run.
This year, Corum has been getting more looks, and he’s been alright, but he’s hurt again.
I am not digging into the weeds here, and I am sure Turf Show Times can write more about this if needed, but right now, it does appear that Corum is having a hard time staying available for the Rams. We’ll see if that’s a fluke or a trend.
Take away the injuries and who knows? Maybe Corum could be a great back for the Rams as either a rotational piece or even a feature back if Kyren Williams were to need a week or time off for any season, but so far, we don’t know, as Corum’s health has seemingly prevented him from doing more for L.A. His role is something to keep an eye on.
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Injury Updates: Puka Nacua, Rob Havenstein and Blake Corum won’t practice Wednesday with ankle injuries; Tutu Atwell (hamstring) and Omar Speights (ankle) will be limited (therams.com)
“When asked the determining factor for if Nacua will play in London, McVay said, “There’s a difference between return to play (and) return to performance. You want to put him in a position to have successful outcomes.” Getting through a practice or two and feeling good afterwards plays a big role in returning to performance, McVay added.
When asked if he would consider playing Nacua even if he didn’t practice, McVay said, “I certainly don’t want to pigeonhole myself into an approach like that, but I think that you would like him to be able to do that.”
Speights, meanwhile, is “making really good progress” after suffering a high ankle sprain against the 49ers two weeks ago, McVay said. “If things go according to plan, should expect him to be ready to go for the game.”
Jaguars coach Liam Coen downplays any jet lag edge over Rams, who arrive Saturday in London (apnews)
“The Jags changed up their template, too. They typically arrive on a Friday. But a year after a hurricane delayed their departure to London, the Jags arrived Tuesday.
“Is it an advantage? I don’t know, there’s sports science that supports both,” Jags coach Liam Coen said Wednesday before practice at The Grove hotel north of London.
Both teams are 4-2, and Jacksonville is looking to rebound from a 20-12 loss to Seattle.
“I just thought it was a great opportunity for our guys to get here, be able to be together a little bit more, have a little bit more continuity,” he added.“
ESPN analyst has an idea for how the Rams can replace Puka Nacua’s production (ramswire)
“So rather than try to find a one-for-one replacement at receiver, ESPN’s Mina Kimes has a different idea: Play more two-tight ends sets and get 2025 second-round rookie Terrance Ferguson involved in the offense more.
“They should consider leaning more into 12 personnel,” Kimes said. “I called a preseason game, and you saw how explosive [Terrance Ferguson] was. He might be the most explosive option they’ve got at the tight end position.
“And I do wonder, if you’re Sean McVay, instead of just trying to just replicate what you did with Nacua, if you consider changing the nature of what you do in the passing attack to get more players involved.”
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