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[Dynasty] Todd Gurley (1 Viewer)
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Rhythmdoctor
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Interseptopus
Footballguy
stats are the stats... he would be an outlier if he was top 5 in 2021. certainly he is a realistic candidate for an outlier, but just playing the trends
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Very interesting read, thanks. Looks like their GM made mistakes and neglecting the OL and giving 2 1st rd picks for Ramsey are the biggest ones of them all. They look to be in future doo doo. Too much money and draft capital for a few core players. Even a novice like me realizes the way to build a long term contender is to pay special attention to the trenches with the draft. A team like the Colts are in a much better position going forward than the Rams. Even with the loss of Andrew Luck, they paid attention to the trenches, especially the OL, and have future draft capital and cap money to continue to build. I'm starting to think Ballard is very smart.
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Kevrunner
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Gurley had a nice 30 yard TD called back on a hold, still ended with a pretty decent day, didn’t play at all in the 4th quarter but for a few plays due to it being a blowout. I have more confidence in starting him now than at any time this season. Just don’t want anymore blowouts.
tombonneau
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Foosball God
Foos
I think McVay out thinks himself sometimes. Like he gets too caught up in doing the unexpected instead of just throwing a few wrinkles into the mix.
dkp993
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-jb-
Footballguy
Apple Juice
Footballguy
Anybody think is dynasty value is climbing just a little bit? He probably won't ever be what he was the last two years but he only missed one game this season and showed he can handle a full load the last two games.
Looking at his numbers, they don't jump out. But he was consistent week to week because he remained effective around the goal line. I think he can repeat his RB2 numbers from this year over the next couple years.
I'm starting him with confidence next week anyway.
Looking at his numbers, they don't jump out. But he was consistent week to week because he remained effective around the goal line. I think he can repeat his RB2 numbers from this year over the next couple years.
I'm starting him with confidence next week anyway.
dkp993
Footballguy
I thought he was going to finish top five in PPR this year even with the reduced workload. That didn’t quite happen but he is #13 on the year to this point so still a borderline 1. With the adjustments made these last few weeks I don’t see why he isn’t and RB 1 next year too.
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wgoldsph
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Lots of good rbs coming in the draft and Barkley will get a new coach. High Rb2 seems a safer bet.
dkp993
Footballguy
Safer bet, most certainly. But RB 1 is absolutely still in the realm of realistic outcomes.
Interseptopus
Footballguy
He isn't a rb1 now. how can he be a rb1 "too" next year?
He is in the realm of the rb 15 range and should be
dkp993
Footballguy
Sure, but you get my point. With McVay realizing his usage was pulled too far back top 12 is realistic imo.
Interseptopus
Footballguy
yes, I agree, but at the same time I think it's far more likely he ends up as a. bargain rb2 than a rb1 in drafts.Sure, but you get my point. With McVay realizing his usage was pulled too far back top 12 is realistic imo.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Ever wonder why he was pulled on that goal line carry to Brown? I remember when that would have never happened. Not on that play, but I remember the announcers saying he's the one requesting rest during games. Somehow I don't believe that. I'm not sure if it's McVay's concern about his knee, or if it's his ego at work with the way he uses his RBs, or he has something against Gurley we're not privy to.Sure, but you get my point. With McVay realizing his usage was pulled too far back top 12 is realistic imo.
Tau837
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If we are talking about the 1 yard TD for Brown, Brown's first snap in the game was the play before the TD, during which Goff completed a 33 yard pass to Higbee, who was tackled at the 1 yard line. The Rams went no huddle and so did not take an opportunity to substitute before the next snap. Gurley was in on the first 6 snaps of the drive before Brown came in.
In other words, Gurley was not 'pulled' for Brown on that play.
JohnnyU
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bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
he looks better recently....maybe getting healthier
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Unfortunately, arthritic knees don't get healthier. If this is a problem, and I'm not convinced it is, then it won't get better. It's hard to discern whether the problem is with Gurley or McVay.
football fan
Footballguy
I think it was simply the team trying to save him along with the crappy offensive line. Then they realized their playoff hopes were in jeopardy and they had no choice but to feed him.
-jb-
Footballguy
i still believe this is not a gurley thing. if they figure out their scheme and line woes, i think he's RB1. Big ifs though.
dkp993
Footballguy
It’s not hard to discern at all imo, it’s all three. If I had to order it thought it’s 1. Oline, 2. McVay’s ego and inability to make the correct adjustments (looks like he might have finally learned this lesson though 1 yr later/too late) and 3. Gurley’s health (by far the least impactful of the 3 things this year but it will only get worse and become more impactful).football fan said:
Brandon Will
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Whats to expect for 2020? Hopefully he finishes the year strong. He has had the most quiet season of production (Touchdown dependent)
The Frankman
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owning Gurley, I went from no confidence to he’s a no brainer again and now back to no confidence. 
leftcoastheel
Footballguy
I am not... kind of freaking out about him vs. boone/mattison.
Probably have to stick with Gurley as this is a must win for the Rams.
Probably have to stick with Gurley as this is a must win for the Rams.
football fan
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Gurley, touchdown!
football fan
Footballguy
Gurley, another touchdown!
The Frankman
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Koya
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This year was really ugly to watch, but the biggest concern was would be make it through the year and how bad would load management be.
Gurley didn’t win you a championship but neither did he lose one... second round value and a RB who eclipsed 18 yards 5 of the last 6 weeks of the fantasy season. As the preferred redzone options for the Rams, he did ok.
Cant imagine him going before the third round, and if the TDs drop even a bit, that could create a bad scenario where it’s not an 80% chance at a decent start each week, but closer to 50.
Gurley didn’t win you a championship but neither did he lose one... second round value and a RB who eclipsed 18 yards 5 of the last 6 weeks of the fantasy season. As the preferred redzone options for the Rams, he did ok.
Cant imagine him going before the third round, and if the TDs drop even a bit, that could create a bad scenario where it’s not an 80% chance at a decent start each week, but closer to 50.
ESPN reporter Lindsey Thiry believes Rams will shop Todd Gurley this offseason
https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2020/02/05/nfl-rams-todd-gurley-trade-offseason/
https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2020/02/05/nfl-rams-todd-gurley-trade-offseason/
it was really funny how many people defended this average RB. Too bad the Rams didn’t catch on until after paying him an exorbitant amount of money.Dave Stauff
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Do we really believe the Rams are better off with a combo of Brown and Henderson? I know there are plenty of Henderson truthers on the board that spent a mid first on him last year, but his first taste of the NFL did little to inspire confidence. Brown is a capable plodder, pedestrian at best. Just can't see the Rams dumping Gurley unless 1) the injury is worse than any of us know (unlikely based on past year's performance) or 2) they plan to acquire a replacement back via trade or draft. I just can't see them cutting him loose and riding with what they have.
