2. Todd Gurley, running back, Los Angeles Rams
Gurley is a talented running back saddled to last season’s lowest-scoring offense. The Rams averaged a pathetic 14 points per game in 2016. Constantly playing from behind, the Rams simply had minimal opportunities to run the ball.
As a result, Gurley’s numbers dropped dramatically from his rookie year. In 2015, Gurley rushed for 1,106 yards and 10 touchdowns at a pace of 4.8 yards per carry in just 10 games. This past year, Gurley managed a mere 885 yards and scored only six times. His average yards per tote was a meager 3.2.
Gurley deserves better, right? Unfortunately, he was caught in the crossfire of revolving door of lackluster quarterbacks and the changing of a head coach. Unless a trade is struck, Gurley has at least two more years left on his contract with the Rams.
But fans of Gurley’s can surely dream of him playing on a more productive offense. It just might not happen for some time now. That’s the unfortunate reality of the situation.