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How NFL Teams Can Get the Best Use out of Key 2015 Rookies
By Matt Bowen, NFL National Lead Writer
Rams RB Todd Gurley: Power Football
You don't need window dressing or exotic schemes with Gurley. Just play physical ball, run the power game and let the rookie from Georgia get downhill to showcase his speed through the hole, power, vision and agility.
The Rams are going to be that old-school team on offense under Fisher with the run game at the top of the call sheet. And Gurley can be the No. 1 back once his knee checks out and he is cleared to play. He's a legit top-10 talent.
What kind of schemes are we looking at? Gurley can produce in any zone-based scheme you want to install in the playbook, but I love his game in the downhill, power schemes.
Here's an example of an NFL power scheme from the Patriots film with LeGarrette Blount running the one-back Power O (kick-out, pull the backside guard).
NFL Game Rewind
This is a staple of the NFL (and all levels) when offenses want to control the line of scrimmage and wear down opposing defensive fronts. Hit the defense in the mouth. It isn't creative or exotic, but it's a proven scheme.
Gurley can produce in that scheme or in the base Iso, Lead Open, Wham and Counter OF. Take a look at this touchdown from Gurley versus Clemson with the running back waiting for his blocks to develop before accelerating up the field.
Draft Breakdown
That's a big-boy run right there from Gurley with Georgia pulling to the edge and leading up through the hole with the fullback. Gurley splits a tackle and then displays his breakaway speed on the way to six points. He can move once he pushes the ball through the second level.
The Rams have to be cautious with Gurley this season and his snaps could be limited to a degree when he does get back on the field. But the pro size and the skill set he brings to the NFL will produce results in the power run game.
How NFL Teams Can Get the Best Use out of Key 2015 Rookies
By Matt Bowen, NFL National Lead Writer
Rams RB Todd Gurley: Power Football
You don't need window dressing or exotic schemes with Gurley. Just play physical ball, run the power game and let the rookie from Georgia get downhill to showcase his speed through the hole, power, vision and agility.
The Rams are going to be that old-school team on offense under Fisher with the run game at the top of the call sheet. And Gurley can be the No. 1 back once his knee checks out and he is cleared to play. He's a legit top-10 talent.
What kind of schemes are we looking at? Gurley can produce in any zone-based scheme you want to install in the playbook, but I love his game in the downhill, power schemes.
Here's an example of an NFL power scheme from the Patriots film with LeGarrette Blount running the one-back Power O (kick-out, pull the backside guard).
NFL Game Rewind
This is a staple of the NFL (and all levels) when offenses want to control the line of scrimmage and wear down opposing defensive fronts. Hit the defense in the mouth. It isn't creative or exotic, but it's a proven scheme.
Gurley can produce in that scheme or in the base Iso, Lead Open, Wham and Counter OF. Take a look at this touchdown from Gurley versus Clemson with the running back waiting for his blocks to develop before accelerating up the field.
Draft Breakdown
That's a big-boy run right there from Gurley with Georgia pulling to the edge and leading up through the hole with the fullback. Gurley splits a tackle and then displays his breakaway speed on the way to six points. He can move once he pushes the ball through the second level.
The Rams have to be cautious with Gurley this season and his snaps could be limited to a degree when he does get back on the field. But the pro size and the skill set he brings to the NFL will produce results in the power run game.
