Turf Show Times on Alex Bachman
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Alex Bachman is the L.A. Rams new punt returner...With 22 punt returns, last season with the Raiders was his first as a team's primary returner. He accrued a modest 124 yards for a 5.6 average...he does not have a history as a returner., nor is he known as an open-field runner. His production was only mediocre It appears a lateral move, at best.
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Bachman named Rams punt returner; McVay optimistic but move appears lateral given mediocre return production.
Selected as the Rams' new punt returner from the practice squad; age 30, 5'11", 195 lb. Originally signed as UDFA in 2019, played for Giants (2019-22), Texans (2022-24), and Raiders (2025) before rejoining Rams in August. Over six-year span: 22 games played with one start, 151 offensive reps and 213 special teams reps. Last season with Raiders was his first as primary returner: 22 punt returns for 124 yards (5.6 average), long of 25 yards, one fumble; also made nine tackles on coverage teams over past two seasons. Speed profile: 4.47 forty, 1.58 10-yard split (similar to Xavier Smith but slightly less burst). McVay stated optimism about Bachman's performance: "I think I'm interested to see how Alex does...I am also optimistic that I think we're gonna see some good stuff from Alex on Sunday." However, Xavier Smith assessment suggests lateral move at best—Bachman lacks history as returner, is not known as open-field runner, and production was only mediocre.
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