THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- Practicing makes players better at football. That's obvious.
It also wears down their bodies, makes them susceptible to injuries and limits their availability, which ultimately matters more than anything. Tyler Williams, the Los Angeles Rams' sports science coordinator, operates within those margins, continually pursuing the perfect balance between preparation and availability.
"You want to flirt above and below that line," Williams said. "You don't want to go too far below where you're underprepared, or too far above where you're overworked."
On most days, one can usually find Williams between the two practice fields of the Rams' headquarters.