Through the first two weeks of the preseason, former Auburn running back Jarquez Hunter was tied for the NFC lead with 26 rushing attempts.

That’s just what the rookie needs, Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur said on Friday.

“Ja’s a good football player, and you saw some really good stuff from Auburn,” LaFleur said . “It’s the reason (Rams general manager) Les (Snead) and his team pinpointed him right away and why we took him early on that Saturday in May or April – whenever the draft is.

“But he’s a guy that, again, just the more opportunities he gets, the better it’s going to be. He’s got the right intentionally. Being with (running-backs coach) Ron (Gould) in that running-back room, being with all those running backs is great for any running back, let alone a

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