Sean McVay Floats Surprising Rams Receiver Fix After Injury Setbacks

Sean McVay, the head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, humorously mentioned the possibility of finding receiver assistance on his own coaching staff after several key players suffered injuries. Super Bowl winner Robert Woods, now the team's assistant receivers coach, is still fit enough to warrant consideration. McVay revealed that he had discussed Woods' return with him, albeit in jest.

"I’ve definitely been tempted," McVay commented to reporters. He also highlighted Woods' smooth performance during practice, stating, "He still is smooth out there," which added to the allure of a potential comeback.

Woods, 34, had a remarkable five-season run with the Rams, catching 683 passes for 8,233 yards and 38 touchdowns. He joined the team in 2017, the same year McVay took over as head coach, and together they made it to two Super Bowls. Despite a torn ACL keeping him out of the 2020 Super Bowl, Woods remains a valuable asset to the Rams.

With several key receivers sidelined, McVay is left with a smaller pool of options to prepare for their upcoming game against the Arizona Cardinals. Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, and Jordan Whittington are all out due to injuries, with Nacua's return not expected to be imminent. Xavier Smith, signed from the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad, currently fills one of the spots.

Quarterback Matthew Stafford remains confident in the remaining receivers, stating, "It’s not difficult to pull the trigger," adding, "I trust those guys." The Rams have won three of their last four games, including a close loss to Arizona in Week 6. A victory in their upcoming match against Arizona could secure Los Angeles' four-game winning streak and set the stage for a bye week after a 5-4 season.