Sean McVay Excited for Rams RB Cam Akers To 'Shine From Start to Finish'
Despite things seemingly having reached a crossroads, the Los Angeles Rams elected to retain running back Cam Akers in advance of the 2022 trade deadline. They were rewarded down the stretch for said decision, and are looking forward to more production from the former second-round pick in 2023.
Across the final three weeks of the season, Akers rushed for 345 yards. Finally fully recovered from the right Achilles tear he suffered in July of 2021, Akers can build off of the impressive finish that he had in 2022, according to head coach Sean McVay.
“I think it's big," McVay said. "I think for him, anytime that you're able to have a level of success, and I think being able to go through what he did shows a lot about the human being. He was able to have over 500 [yards] in the last five games and really be able to be a bright spot for us.
"Cam's had a great look in his eye. [I] expect him to continue to build on the way that he finished. Confidence is a powerful thing that can compound in the right ways, and he certainly has taken the steps to be able to do that and that's a big deal. I'm really looking forward to watching him shine from start to finish this year.”
While the Rams appear to be in the midst of a retool -- if not an altogether rebuild -- 2023 will be a big year for Akers personally. Though it's been a bit of a bizarre stint in Los Angeles for Akers, he's entering a contract year and can make himself a good chunk of money, whether it's via the franchise tag or free agency, with a big campaign this upcoming season.
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