What’s Up With Todd Gurley?On paper Gurley had a good Week 1, taking 14 carries for 97 yards—but many of these carries came late in the game, as Malcolm Brown got crucial red-zone touches throughout the day. Could this be the Rams' new normal?
By JONATHAN JONES September 08, 2019
CHARLOTTE — Few in the NFL have had as long an offseason as Los Angeles running back Todd Gurley.
Gurley has been hounded by questions about the health of his knee ever since his disappearing act in Super Bowl LIII. Rams head coach Sean McVay has been rather coy about his health and availability, and the former NFL Offensive Player of the Year himself hasn’t offered much clarity either.
So following the Rams’ 30-27 win against the Panthers on Sunday, in which Gurley rushed for a team-high 97 yards on 14 carries, you’d figure this could be a moment of relief from all of that for the back.
“No,” Gurley said curtly.
But what about his finish to the game? It’s a humid, late-summer afternoon in North Carolina, and with just 39 yards on seven carries with 10 minutes left in the game, Gurley went on to more than double the day’s production in the ensuing series.
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