Gonzalez: Rams RB Todd Gurley struggles again, sees fewer carries

[fearsomefour]

What a short memory this offensive coaching staff has: last year, Gurley did the bulk of his damage in the 4th quarter of the game -- they kept feeding him the ball, despite modest numbers through the first 3 quarters.

Can't understand why they're quick to abandon the run game this season; particularly in these last 4 games where the Rams were in striking distance of tying or taking a lead.

Saw shadows of this vs Seattle as well. He was able to pick up some key yardage late in the game.

 

[fearsomefour]

The line issue comes down to one of two things.
Either the guys they have selected are not capable of executing a game plan and scheme that should be working or they have physically capable lineman who are mismatched to the scheme.
If it is an inability to identify ability then things won't change until there are new people making those personal decisions on offense.
Watching the Raiders vs Denver there was a display of what a prepared big physical offensive line can do. Even against an elite defense.
Hudson is certainly better than Barnes and their LG was excellent. But am I supposed to believe Penn is physically better than Robinson? Or Austin Howard is physically better than Havenstein?
It is frustrating to watch week after week with no signs of progress.

 

[Ramrasta]

Have you watched any tape from this year? Like, at all?

Yes, and it is overly apparent that something is off compared to last year. The numbers are not lying to us. He isn't breaking tackles, he isn't using his vision, and he isn't creating the big plays that he used to.