Rams signing C.J. Anderson

[1maGoh]

https://www.theringer.com/nfl/2018/12/24/18154549/the-winners-and-losers-of-nfl-week-16

By Rodger Sherman

That C.J. Anderson was the guy who stepped in for Gurley is pretty ridiculous. Anderson, who just three seasons ago helped the Broncos to a Super Bowl win, was on the NFL’s scrap heap. He started the year on the Panthers, but quickly became irrelevant behind Christian McCaffrey, managing just 104 yards in nine games.

He was cut in November and signed with the Raiders, but didn’t make it onto the field for Oakland. He only signed with the Rams five days ago as it became more apparent Gurley might miss time. He instantly leapfrogged several younger running backs like John Kelly and Justin Davis, and less than a week after signing with Los Angeles, he was their star:


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It’s not fair to say that Anderson simply filled in for Gurley—he actually outperformed him. Anderson’s 167 yards would be the second-best performance of Gurley’s season.

There’s been a lot of discussion over the past few seasons about how important running backs are in an era dominated by high-powered passing attacks. Gurley’s consistent success for one of the league’s best teams was one of the strongest arguments that a top-notch back could still be a meaningful factor on an elite-level team.

But Sunday, Gurley sat—and a total rando stepped in and did as well, if not better than Gurley. It made it seem as if Sean McVay’s scheme is more pivotal to Gurley’s success than Gurley’s incredible talents. It’s telling that the absence of the best running back in the game had a bigger impact on fantasy football than actual football.

TL;DR of my reaction: Roger Sherman is an idiot.


I think Gurley would have closed that game out in the second quarter if he was playing at full strength. He would have hit some of those holes and been in the secondary before anyone knew it. A 167 yard game for Anderson, in this instance, might have been 220 yard 3-4 TD performance for Gurley in 2.5 quarters.

 

[hotanez]

It’s not fair to say that Anderson simply filled in for Gurley—he actually outperformed him. Anderson’s 167 yards would be the second-best performance of Gurley’s season.

There’s been a lot of discussion over the past few seasons about how important running backs are in an era dominated by high-powered passing attacks. Gurley’s consistent success for one of the league’s best teams was one of the strongest arguments that a top-notch back could still be a meaningful factor on an elite-level team.

But Sunday, Gurley sat—and a total rando stepped in and did as well, if not better than Gurley. It made it seem as if Sean McVay’s scheme is more pivotal to Gurley’s success than Gurley’s incredible talents. It’s telling that the absence of the best running back in the game had a bigger impact on fantasy football than actual football.

One good performance by a RB they picked off the street and this guy is already calling Gurley a system RBalm: Why? Do you think Anderson's huge success running the ball had something to do with playing one of the worst run defenses in the NFL? It's great to have a capable backup but when has Anderson ever had a season like Gurley has had?

 

[Loyal]

Why does a great performance by Anderson, demean the reigning OPOY? That's just crazy logic.

 

[Farr Be It]

I have concerns that have not gone away...not until we play against another good-great team, and our Oline holds up. But if me being wrong means the Rams are kicking ass, then let me be wrong.

“If loving you is wrong, I don’t want to be right.” Isaac “Loyal Ram” Hayes

 

[JonRam99]

TL;DR of my reaction: Roger Sherman is an idiot.


I think Gurley would have closed that game out in the second quarter if he was playing at full strength. He would have hit some of those holes and been in the secondary before anyone knew it. A 167 yard game for Anderson, in this instance, might have been 220 yard 3-4 TD performance for Gurley in 2.5 quarters.

Ya calling Anderson a "total rando" means you could plug anyone in to our Zone Blocking Scheme & have the same results. CJ made his bread w/ the Bronks in a ZBS. The Rams didn't just go out & get a total rando guy -- if that were the case why wouldn't they have just pulled a fan from the stands??

 

[BonifayRam]

Okay would we expect that CJ will be even better this Sunday after another full weeks worth of practice under his belt?

I know that the 9ers Defensive front four are good. The 9ers have a DL consisting of 3 #1 picks. Deforest Buckner, Arik Armstead & Solomon Thomas. The 4th DL'er is DJ Jones who is under 6 ft & 320 plus NT. While in college he benched 440 pounds, squatted 650 pounds and had a max clean of 330 pounds....Rams center John Sullivan might not make it through the 9ers game very long the way he is struggling.

 

[Loyal]

Okay would we expect that CJ will be even better this Sunday after another full weeks worth of practice under his belt?

I know that the 9ers Defensive front four are good. The 9ers have a DL consisting of 3 #1 picks. Deforest Buckner, Arik Armstead & Solomon Thomas. The 4th DL'er is DJ Jones who is under 6 ft & 320 plus NT. While in college he benched 440 pounds, squatted 650 pounds and had a max clean of 330 pounds....Rams center John Sullivan might not make it through the 9ers game very long the way he is struggling.

Anderson can block, and having two TE's in there blocking in "12 man" will help Jared by helping the Oline, I think

 

[kurtfaulk]

https://www.theringer.com/nfl/2018/12/24/18154549/the-winners-and-losers-of-nfl-week-16

By Rodger Sherman

That C.J. Anderson was the guy who stepped in for Gurley is pretty ridiculous. Anderson, who just three seasons ago helped the Broncos to a Super Bowl win, was on the NFL’s scrap heap. He started the year on the Panthers, but quickly became irrelevant behind Christian McCaffrey, managing just 104 yards in nine games.

He was cut in November and signed with the Raiders, but didn’t make it onto the field for Oakland. He only signed with the Rams five days ago as it became more apparent Gurley might miss time. He instantly leapfrogged several younger running backs like John Kelly and Justin Davis, and less than a week after signing with Los Angeles, he was their star:


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It’s not fair to say that Anderson simply filled in for Gurley—he actually outperformed him. Anderson’s 167 yards would be the second-best performance of Gurley’s season.

There’s been a lot of discussion over the past few seasons about how important running backs are in an era dominated by high-powered passing attacks. Gurley’s consistent success for one of the league’s best teams was one of the strongest arguments that a top-notch back could still be a meaningful factor on an elite-level team.

But Sunday, Gurley sat—and a total rando stepped in and did as well, if not better than Gurley. It made it seem as if Sean McVay’s scheme is more pivotal to Gurley’s success than Gurley’s incredible talents. It’s telling that the absence of the best running back in the game had a bigger impact on fantasy football than actual football.

Why are nfl sports writers such dumb fucks?

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[1maGoh]

Why are nfl sports writers such dumb fucks?

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It's in the job description. They have to hire to it.

 

[PhillyRam]

This is kind of like saying Greg Bell was as good as Eric Dickerson because he stepped in after Dickerson was traded and played well for the Rams.

 

[Prime Time]

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[Zodi]

Come playoff time, I would love to see us run the jet sweep with Gurley out wide and CJ in the backfield. Is Gurley getting it? Is CJ getting it? Is it a deep bomb to Cooks or Woods?

Good luck figuring that out, defenses.

 

[norcalramfan]

This is kind of like saying Greg Bell was as good as Eric Dickerson because he stepped in after Dickerson was traded and played well for the Rams.

I remember not being too terribly disappointed with Charles White in 1987, a Heisman winner in '79 having 11 touchdowns and 1495 yards from scrimmage. Not ED, but more than serviceable behind a great O-line.

 

[SteezyEndo]

Come playoff time, I would love to see us run the jet sweep with Gurley out wide and CJ in the backfield. Is Gurley getting it? Is CJ getting it? Is it a deep bomb to Cooks or Woods?

Good luck figuring that out, defenses.

Love the thought provoking... Could be pretty effective... I like.

 

[ProGen]

Come playoff time, I would love to see us run the jet sweep with Gurley out wide and CJ in the backfield. Is Gurley getting it? Is CJ getting it? Is it a deep bomb to Cooks or Woods?

Good luck figuring that out, defenses.

Love this idea. That would give a defense fits.

 

[jrry32]

One good performance by a RB they picked off the street and this guy is already calling Gurley a system RBalm: Why? Do you think Anderson's huge success running the ball had something to do with playing one of the worst run defenses in the NFL? It's great to have a capable backup but when has Anderson ever had a season like Gurley has had?

It's the narrative that caught on during a very bad time for HBs. Now that HBs are having a resurgence due to the talent at the position, some fools still aren't able to admit their error and catch up with the rest of the league. It always amuses me to see folks who just don't get it. There are the people who are ahead of the trends, there are the people who keep up with the trends, and there are the people who are constantly behind the trends. Looks like Sherman is in the behind group.

 

[SteezyEndo]

TL;DR of my reaction: Roger Sherman is an idiot.


I think Gurley would have closed that game out in the second quarter if he was playing at full strength. He would have hit some of those holes and been in the secondary before anyone knew it. A 167 yard game for Anderson, in this instance, might have been 220 yard 3-4 TD performance for Gurley in 2.5 quarters.

Give credit where credit is due... What if CJ ran allover Chicagos defense???. What would you think then?

 

[Loyal]

Why are nfl sports writers such dumb fucks?

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Momma dropped them on their heads when young?

 

[Mikey Ram]

I was overwhelmed by his play Sunday...Ready to start spewing all the superlatives, etc...Then I simply told myself that this was one game...A terrific game, but one none the less...I can hardly wait to see him on Sunday, but i go into it with a bit of a tempered expectation...I look forward to it though...

 

[So Ram]

Ya calling Anderson a "total rando" means you could plug anyone in to our Zone Blocking Scheme & have the same results. CJ made his bread w/ the Bronks in a ZBS. The Rams didn't just go out & get a total rando guy -- if that were the case why wouldn't they have just pulled a fan from the stands??

Well why is non of the other RB’s running as well either.

I’m not sure how Gurley would have done without his health, but his rookie of the year
& breakout game of his career came in Arizona!!!

CJ Anderson is what he is. A straight up the middle type of RB.Arizona had no film on him either in The Rams system.
CJ missed a couple blocks & created a fumble sack. He does not add the WR’ type value Gurlynoffers even when hurt against say Philly.