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I don't have the detailed numbers to share but if memory serves me correctly, TG was a more efficient/dominant running back in games during the 3rd & 4th quarters when the Rams continued to feed him the oblong shaped leather ball in 2015.
That being said, he wasn't the same consistent force in 2015 after the freak beast mode display he put on in weeks 4, 5, 7 and 8.
As most of you already know, TG finished the 2015 season with only one 100 yard game after week 8.
TG in 2015 appeared to have better vision and definitely looked a half step faster in his initial explosion compared to this year. There is also no doubt his power/ability to break tackles compared to what we have witnessed in 2016 has become a noticeable concern.
2015 Games With at LEAST 15 Carries
WK09__24 Att.. 89 Yds... 3.7 YPC
WK10__12 Att
WK11__ 25 Att.. 66 Yds... 2.6 YPC
WK12__ 9 Att
WK13__ 9 Att
WK14__16 Att.. 140 Yds... 8.8 YPC
WK15__21 Att.. 48 Yds... 2.3 YPC
WK16__19 Att... 83 Yds... 4.4 YPC
WK17__ Injured DNP
Gurley played in 8 of the last 9 games in 2015 and for misc reasons (less carries/lack of a passing game), he was better contained by opposing defenses.
2016 Games With at LEAST 15 Carries
WK1__17 Att.. 47 Yds... 2.8 YPC
WK2__19 Att.. 51 Yds... 2.7 YPC
WK3__27 Att.. 85 Yds... 3.1 YPC
WK4__19 Att.. 33 Yds... 1.7 YPC
WK5__23 Att.. 72 Yds... 3.1 YPC
WK6__14 Att
WK7__15 Att.. 57 Yds... 3.8 YPC
WK8__ Bye
WK9__12 Att
WK10__21 Att.. 64 Yds... 3.0 YPC
WK11__20 Att.. 76 Yds... 3.8 YPC
WK12__13 Att
WK13__11 Att
WK14__16 Att.. 61 Yds... 3.8 YPC
WK15__14 Att
Gurley: 2016 Stats (14 games) 241 Carries 778 Yds... 3.2 YPC
The excuses made for Todd Gurley in 2016 are well noted:
1. Inadequate run blocking by the Offensive Line
2. Lack of a passing game - 8-9 defenders in the box
3. Loss of weight to start the season- less power/strength
4. Defensive coordinators adjusted to his style of play - larger sample size of his game film
5. Sophomore slump
6. Pressing/ Confidence
7. Off season hype went to his head and the move to Los Angeles added some Diva to his personality
8. Offense trailing in games... Running game abandoned
No matter how we view or perceive the Gurley man in his 2nd season, he's continued the trend since week 9 of the 2015 season. Todd Gurley is still a big time RB talent and his receiving skills are not to be ignored but his long term success as a Ram seems to be at a crossroads.
Several of us haven't lost hope/faith in Todd but there are patterns that have started to develop aside from the middle school offense and division III offensive line that's been blocking for him this season.
TG's personal commitment this coming off-season along with the new coaching regime in 2017, will be crucial factors for his long term career as a Ram moving forward.
That being said, he wasn't the same consistent force in 2015 after the freak beast mode display he put on in weeks 4, 5, 7 and 8.
As most of you already know, TG finished the 2015 season with only one 100 yard game after week 8.
TG in 2015 appeared to have better vision and definitely looked a half step faster in his initial explosion compared to this year. There is also no doubt his power/ability to break tackles compared to what we have witnessed in 2016 has become a noticeable concern.
2015 Games With at LEAST 15 Carries
WK09__24 Att.. 89 Yds... 3.7 YPC
WK10__12 Att
WK11__ 25 Att.. 66 Yds... 2.6 YPC
WK12__ 9 Att
WK13__ 9 Att
WK14__16 Att.. 140 Yds... 8.8 YPC
WK15__21 Att.. 48 Yds... 2.3 YPC
WK16__19 Att... 83 Yds... 4.4 YPC
WK17__ Injured DNP
Gurley played in 8 of the last 9 games in 2015 and for misc reasons (less carries/lack of a passing game), he was better contained by opposing defenses.
2016 Games With at LEAST 15 Carries
WK1__17 Att.. 47 Yds... 2.8 YPC
WK2__19 Att.. 51 Yds... 2.7 YPC
WK3__27 Att.. 85 Yds... 3.1 YPC
WK4__19 Att.. 33 Yds... 1.7 YPC
WK5__23 Att.. 72 Yds... 3.1 YPC
WK6__14 Att
WK7__15 Att.. 57 Yds... 3.8 YPC
WK8__ Bye
WK9__12 Att
WK10__21 Att.. 64 Yds... 3.0 YPC
WK11__20 Att.. 76 Yds... 3.8 YPC
WK12__13 Att
WK13__11 Att
WK14__16 Att.. 61 Yds... 3.8 YPC
WK15__14 Att
Gurley: 2016 Stats (14 games) 241 Carries 778 Yds... 3.2 YPC
The excuses made for Todd Gurley in 2016 are well noted:
1. Inadequate run blocking by the Offensive Line
2. Lack of a passing game - 8-9 defenders in the box
3. Loss of weight to start the season- less power/strength
4. Defensive coordinators adjusted to his style of play - larger sample size of his game film
5. Sophomore slump
6. Pressing/ Confidence
7. Off season hype went to his head and the move to Los Angeles added some Diva to his personality
8. Offense trailing in games... Running game abandoned
No matter how we view or perceive the Gurley man in his 2nd season, he's continued the trend since week 9 of the 2015 season. Todd Gurley is still a big time RB talent and his receiving skills are not to be ignored but his long term success as a Ram seems to be at a crossroads.
Several of us haven't lost hope/faith in Todd but there are patterns that have started to develop aside from the middle school offense and division III offensive line that's been blocking for him this season.
TG's personal commitment this coming off-season along with the new coaching regime in 2017, will be crucial factors for his long term career as a Ram moving forward.
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