Winner: Todd Gurley, running back, Los Angeles Rams
Gurley had a smashing rookie season, posting 1,106 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns over 13 games.
However, his world came crashing down big time as a sophomore when the team relocated to Los Angeles the following season. Gurley’s yards per average slumped from 4.9 to a meager 3.2. He rushed for just 885 yards and scored just six times.
But that should be a thing of the past. The Rams made an excellent free agency signing when they brought offensive lineman Andrew Whitworth aboard.
Gurley seems very happy about the #Rams signing Andrew Whitworth. https://t.co/ShaB9Og2IA pic.twitter.com/L0QB9CFWZM
— The Rams House (@TheRamsHouse) March 10, 2017
Pro Football Focus rated Whitworth as the No. 2 tackle in 2016. He should do a good job opening lanes for Gurley to run through in 2017. That’s only magnified with mauler Greg Robinson likely moving from left tackle to guard.
Open holes are one thing we did not see Gurley boast last season. After all, he ranked outside of the top 30 in the NFL in yards before contact. With a new head coach an an All Pro tackle now in the mix, look for this to change.