Turf Show Times · Jul 21, 2021
Could Darrell Henderson actually be an upgrade over Cam Akers?
Rob Schumacher/The Republic via Imagn Content Services, LLCWhen a team with legit aspirations of winning the Super Bowl loses a player expected to be instrumental in their success, the “next man up” mantra becomes a realization instead of just a common sports phrase. Now that Cam Akers will miss the 2021 season with a torn Achilles tendon, the Los Angeles Rams backfield now almost certainly belongs to third-year pro Darrell Henderson.
While many fans and analysts believe Henderson may be a step down from Akers, Head Coach Sean McVay and General Manger Les Snead are showing their faith in him and the rest of the running backs on the team by allowing the current roster to pick up the slack.
