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Todd Gurley named NFC Offensive Player of the Week
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I'm so happy for Todd. Awesome reward matches Gurley's super smile. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy!
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I remember thinking if Steven Jackson was more athletic, faster like Dickerson and more Faulk-like in the pass game, what would that look like and how unstoppable would he be......
Gurley is his own man, but as an example of that dream hybrid, he works pretty well.
Gurley is his own man, but as an example of that dream hybrid, he works pretty well.
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https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2018/10/17/nfl-rams-todd-gurley-broncos-film-analysis/
Rams Film Room: Todd Gurley racked up 208 yards, but he didn't do it alone
By: Cameron DaSilva
In addition to the run defense improving, the story of Sunday’s game for the Los Angeles Rams was the performance of Todd Gurley. He put together his first 200-yard effort as a pro, exactly matching his numbers from his career-best game at Georgia.
It was the Rams’ first 200-yard rusher since Marshall Faulk in 2001 as Gurley continued what’s been a remarkable season through six games. As usual, though, he didn’t get those 208 yards by himself. He got plenty of help from his friends, both up front and on the outside.
The offensive line has been outstanding all season and was especially good in the running game on Sunday against Denver’s last-ranked rush defense. It took a complete team effort for Gurley to gain those 208 yards, which we’ll prove in this film breakdown.
Play 1: 21-yard run
His second carry of the game went for 21 yards as Sean McVay utilized his wildly-successful pre-snap motion to free Gurley up. Robert Woods comes motioning across the formation, which you can see gets No. 51 and 54 flowing toward the left to account for the possible jet sweep. That leaves just five blockers in the box by the time Gurley gets the ball, which gives the Rams a clear advantage.
Austin Blythe gets a nice reach block on Domata Peko, while John Sullivan and Rob Havenstein make key blocks at the second level – Havenstein’s taking out two defenders.
View: https://thumbs.gfycat.com/EssentialMeaslyHogget-size_restricted.gif
Play 2: 29-yard run
Gurley’s next big play came on the first snap of the second quarter. It comes out of a nearly identical formation as the play above with Woods motioning across before the snap and Cooper Kupp in tight next to Tyler Higbee. The defense once again reacts to Woods’ movement, which is just enough to allow Havenstein to get to Brandon Marshall, the lone defender, in the middle of the field to spring Gurley.
Brandin Cooks, meanwhile, gets 15 yards downfield to block the free safety and give Gurley an additional 13 yards, or so.
View: https://thumbs.gfycat.com/BraveAggravatingGemsbuck-size_restricted.gif
Play 3: 13-yard ‘tap pass’
The tap pass has been a staple of McVay’s offense, getting the ball into Gurley’s hands with quick motion and a short pitch as he comes across the field. Kupp makes the most important block on this play, holding his own against pass rusher Shaq Barrett on the edge. Rodger Saffold, Cooks and Woods are all further down the field making key blocks, as well, while Gurley does the rest by knifing through the defense to gain extra yardage.
View: https://thumbs.gfycat.com/ThunderousDaringEastrussiancoursinghounds-size_restricted.gif
Play 4: 10-yard TD
On fourth-and-1 and in the second quarter, McVay got gutsy. He went for it from the Broncos’ 10-yard line and it worked out as well as it could have. Jared Goff rushes the offense to the line and snaps it quickly, catching the defense slightly off-guard.
Andrew Whitworth takes the ROLB out of the play, while Saffold makes two key blocks. He gets away with hands to the face on his initial block at the line before getting to the second level and knocking the linebacker backward away from Gurley, who has a clear path to the end zone. Note Woods’ block on the play, too.
View: https://thumbs.gfycat.com/HeftyJaggedFlies-size_restricted.gif
Play 5: 14-yard run
I’ve talked a lot about the job the line has done, but this run was largely Gurley’s doing. Blythe holds the defender just enough to open up a small running lane up the middle, which Gurley spots. He sheds Marshall’s tackle before pushing the pile for additional yardage.
Not a huge play, but an example of Gurley’s power.
View: https://thumbs.gfycat.com/InfiniteHairyBlacklab-size_restricted.gif
Play 6: 9-yard pitch
The blocking on this next play is so much fun to watch. It’s just a simple weakside pitch, which Gurley takes for 9 yards. Woods crashes down to take the outside linebacker out, while Whitworth loops around as a lead blocker. Austin Blythe kicked over to the left side with Rodger Saffold injured, working 5 yards downfield and another 10 yards to the left to help open things up.
View: https://thumbs.gfycat.com/TameMealyHarvestmouse-size_restricted.gif
Play 7: 26-yard pitch
This last play is another pitch, only it comes with pre-snap motion. That freezes Todd Davis (No. 51) in the middle for a split-second, which allows Jamon Brown to get to the second level and block him just enough.
Woods did a great job blocking Bradley Chubb with Whitworth kicking out to block Chris Harris Jr. into the sideline. The best block was by Blythe, who allowed Gurley to spring loose for the big gain.
View: https://thumbs.gfycat.com/SourSlimAmazonparrot-size_restricted.gif
Here’s a freeze-frame of Blythe’s block and the hole Gurley had.
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It’s easy to see just how important the Rams’ offensive line was not only on Sunday, but all season. It was the biggest reason for Gurley’s historic day, providing the All-Pro back with some huge holes to run through.
That’s not to take anything away from Gurley and the job he’s done, but he wasn’t the only reason for his success – and he’d be the first one to say that.
Rams Film Room: Todd Gurley racked up 208 yards, but he didn't do it alone
By: Cameron DaSilva
In addition to the run defense improving, the story of Sunday’s game for the Los Angeles Rams was the performance of Todd Gurley. He put together his first 200-yard effort as a pro, exactly matching his numbers from his career-best game at Georgia.
It was the Rams’ first 200-yard rusher since Marshall Faulk in 2001 as Gurley continued what’s been a remarkable season through six games. As usual, though, he didn’t get those 208 yards by himself. He got plenty of help from his friends, both up front and on the outside.
The offensive line has been outstanding all season and was especially good in the running game on Sunday against Denver’s last-ranked rush defense. It took a complete team effort for Gurley to gain those 208 yards, which we’ll prove in this film breakdown.
Play 1: 21-yard run
His second carry of the game went for 21 yards as Sean McVay utilized his wildly-successful pre-snap motion to free Gurley up. Robert Woods comes motioning across the formation, which you can see gets No. 51 and 54 flowing toward the left to account for the possible jet sweep. That leaves just five blockers in the box by the time Gurley gets the ball, which gives the Rams a clear advantage.
Austin Blythe gets a nice reach block on Domata Peko, while John Sullivan and Rob Havenstein make key blocks at the second level – Havenstein’s taking out two defenders.
View: https://thumbs.gfycat.com/EssentialMeaslyHogget-size_restricted.gif
Play 2: 29-yard run
Gurley’s next big play came on the first snap of the second quarter. It comes out of a nearly identical formation as the play above with Woods motioning across before the snap and Cooper Kupp in tight next to Tyler Higbee. The defense once again reacts to Woods’ movement, which is just enough to allow Havenstein to get to Brandon Marshall, the lone defender, in the middle of the field to spring Gurley.
Brandin Cooks, meanwhile, gets 15 yards downfield to block the free safety and give Gurley an additional 13 yards, or so.
View: https://thumbs.gfycat.com/BraveAggravatingGemsbuck-size_restricted.gif
Play 3: 13-yard ‘tap pass’
The tap pass has been a staple of McVay’s offense, getting the ball into Gurley’s hands with quick motion and a short pitch as he comes across the field. Kupp makes the most important block on this play, holding his own against pass rusher Shaq Barrett on the edge. Rodger Saffold, Cooks and Woods are all further down the field making key blocks, as well, while Gurley does the rest by knifing through the defense to gain extra yardage.
View: https://thumbs.gfycat.com/ThunderousDaringEastrussiancoursinghounds-size_restricted.gif
Play 4: 10-yard TD
On fourth-and-1 and in the second quarter, McVay got gutsy. He went for it from the Broncos’ 10-yard line and it worked out as well as it could have. Jared Goff rushes the offense to the line and snaps it quickly, catching the defense slightly off-guard.
Andrew Whitworth takes the ROLB out of the play, while Saffold makes two key blocks. He gets away with hands to the face on his initial block at the line before getting to the second level and knocking the linebacker backward away from Gurley, who has a clear path to the end zone. Note Woods’ block on the play, too.
View: https://thumbs.gfycat.com/HeftyJaggedFlies-size_restricted.gif
Play 5: 14-yard run
I’ve talked a lot about the job the line has done, but this run was largely Gurley’s doing. Blythe holds the defender just enough to open up a small running lane up the middle, which Gurley spots. He sheds Marshall’s tackle before pushing the pile for additional yardage.
Not a huge play, but an example of Gurley’s power.
View: https://thumbs.gfycat.com/InfiniteHairyBlacklab-size_restricted.gif
Play 6: 9-yard pitch
The blocking on this next play is so much fun to watch. It’s just a simple weakside pitch, which Gurley takes for 9 yards. Woods crashes down to take the outside linebacker out, while Whitworth loops around as a lead blocker. Austin Blythe kicked over to the left side with Rodger Saffold injured, working 5 yards downfield and another 10 yards to the left to help open things up.
View: https://thumbs.gfycat.com/TameMealyHarvestmouse-size_restricted.gif
Play 7: 26-yard pitch
This last play is another pitch, only it comes with pre-snap motion. That freezes Todd Davis (No. 51) in the middle for a split-second, which allows Jamon Brown to get to the second level and block him just enough.
Woods did a great job blocking Bradley Chubb with Whitworth kicking out to block Chris Harris Jr. into the sideline. The best block was by Blythe, who allowed Gurley to spring loose for the big gain.
View: https://thumbs.gfycat.com/SourSlimAmazonparrot-size_restricted.gif
Here’s a freeze-frame of Blythe’s block and the hole Gurley had.
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It’s easy to see just how important the Rams’ offensive line was not only on Sunday, but all season. It was the biggest reason for Gurley’s historic day, providing the All-Pro back with some huge holes to run through.
That’s not to take anything away from Gurley and the job he’s done, but he wasn’t the only reason for his success – and he’d be the first one to say that.
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TL;dr.
Dickerson didn’t run behind arguably the best Oline of the decade, or even all time?
I guess my point is, what’s the point?
Why even write this article?
Brady passed behind some of the best Olines ever.
Ditto Terrell Davis running.
Why is it always necessary for some asshat to diminish someone’s great accomplishment? It’s a team game dumbass.
It’s not Dems and Reps, blacks and whites, haves and have nots, meat eaters and vegans, hawks and doves, Hatfield’s and McCoys, men and women, gays and straits, hunters and petas - it’s just mean little Wannabes, and it will never change. Ever.
OK - went back and read it. Analyzes some plays- understands blocking schemes/prowess. So what? Big goddamn deal - half the ROD posters could do the same.
Then again, maybe he’s praising the team concept, and if so, thank you Captain Obvious. Keep up the good work.
At the end of the day, Gurley made the cuts, turned the corners, broke the tackles, took the hits, and gained the yards.
End of story.
And I did think before I posted - and did it anyway. :boxing:
Dickerson didn’t run behind arguably the best Oline of the decade, or even all time?
I guess my point is, what’s the point?
Why even write this article?
Brady passed behind some of the best Olines ever.
Ditto Terrell Davis running.
Why is it always necessary for some asshat to diminish someone’s great accomplishment? It’s a team game dumbass.
It’s not Dems and Reps, blacks and whites, haves and have nots, meat eaters and vegans, hawks and doves, Hatfield’s and McCoys, men and women, gays and straits, hunters and petas - it’s just mean little Wannabes, and it will never change. Ever.
OK - went back and read it. Analyzes some plays- understands blocking schemes/prowess. So what? Big goddamn deal - half the ROD posters could do the same.
Then again, maybe he’s praising the team concept, and if so, thank you Captain Obvious. Keep up the good work.
At the end of the day, Gurley made the cuts, turned the corners, broke the tackles, took the hits, and gained the yards.
End of story.
And I did think before I posted - and did it anyway. :boxing:
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Hey Vegas. I appreciate your post. I didn't read it quite the same way as you. I was appreciating the angles of the play. It seemed like he was giving credit to Gurley, as well as the line. I could be wrong. Anyway. We have something special going.
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Geez. Don't even try and ask this guy's opinion about Goff and McVay in his headset before plays. He'll have an aneurysm before he can hit "Post Reply"
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