Rams want Todd Gurley to improve his pass blocking

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Rams want Todd Gurley to improve his pass blocking
Posted by Michael David Smith on February 15, 2017, 4:56 AM EST

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Rams running back Todd Gurley was one of the most disappointing players in the NFL last season, falling from 4.8 yards a carry as a rookie in 2015 to just 3.2 yards a carry in 2016. But running the ball isn’t what the Rams think Gurley needs to improve.

Asked what Gurley needs to work on, Rams running backs coach Skip Peete said pass protection.

“It has nothing to do with the running game,” Peete told ESPN. “I think the most important thing in this league, as far as a running back is concerned, is his ability to pass protect, whether it’s first or second down. Because they think it’s easy. They’ve all come into the league comfortable as a runner. But that aspect of it is a little bit different than you’re accustomed to coming out of college. He and I talk about that all the time — your ability to completely understand the blocking scheme, whether it’s run or pass.”

The Rams like the running back they drafted in 2015, but the player they really need to develop is the quarterback they drafted in 2016, Jared Goff. The NFL is such a pass-oriented league that even when you’re a franchise running back, your biggest job is protecting the franchise quarterback.

 

[bubbaramfan]

He's not the only one. He can join the OL in that respect.

 

[LACHAMP46]

I'd guess he needs to watch more film and work on his vision:shocking:....

 

[hotanez]

Todd Gurley wants the Rams to improve at run blocking so take that

 

[A.J. Hicks]

I like how it's explained that he needs to grow in his understanding of the blocking scheme in general, whether that be pass or run.

Makes me think of our legend Faulk. A guy who was regarded as one of the smartest players on the field at all times.

 

[RamBall]

I like how it's explained that he needs to grow in his understanding of the blocking scheme in general, whether that be pass or run.

Makes me think of our legend Faulk. A guy who was regarded as one of the smartest players on the field at all times.

Wouldnt be nice if Faulk got to spend some time with Gurley during the off season.

 

[SteezyEndo]

Wouldnt be nice if Faulk got to spend some time with Gurley during the off season.

What's stopping that from actually making that happen?. All it takes is a little extra effort. It may be extracurricular but who cares. Party is over start hitting the books.

 

[bluecoconuts]

What's stopping that from actually making that happen?. All it takes is a little extra effort. It may be extracurricular but who cares. Party is over start hitting the books.

Most likely it's Faulk's schedule that stops it from happening.

I like that they want him to focus on his pass protection, it's important, Jackson saved many a play with his ability to pick up the blitz and pass protect.

Gurley said that he wants the team to be built around Goff, so his ability to help will be big. That'll help spring him for runs or dump off passes to gain a lot of yardage as well.