Some intradivisional thoughts on a Tuesday.
Yes, I’m using Todd Gurley as a verb.
More specifically though, with reasonable expectations, can Akers “Rookie Todd Gurley” as a rookie?
The LA Rams heavily relied on Gurley from 2017-2018, when he ranked second in rush attempt (535) and first in touches (658) with a league-leading (by far) 3,924 yards from scrimmage. Had he not missed three games, Gurley likely would’ve had at least 1,000 more yards from scrimmage than any other running back over those two seasons.
Such was not the case in 2019, when Gurley ranked 17th in carries, 20th in rushing yards, and 37th in yards per carry.