09-15-2020, 03:08 PM
(09-15-2020, 02:50 PM)fredtoast Wrote: That is almost exactly the same percentage he played last year.
I think a lot of it has to do with what Taylor saw happen to Gurley when he was with the Rams. Gurley carried that offense in '17 and '18, and broke down at the end of each season.
'17...Played 82% of snaps, 279 carries and 87 targets. Only lasted 15 games
'18...Played 86% of snaps, 259 carries and 81 targets. Only lasted 14 games
When they gave Gio that big contract I think they were planning on him getting more touches, but he still played 40% of the snaps last year compared to Mixon's 60%. Who knows, maybe Joe would not be as effective if he had to play every down and wear himself out blocking.
You mean the two years Gurley led the league in rushing TDs and one year where he led the league in yards from scrimmage? Both times being an All-Pro?
Carrying the Rams to the Super Bowl?
Who would want that?
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Your "breaking down" wasn't a breaking down at all. He was rested because in 2017 they couldn't get a 1st round bye and 2018 because they already got the 1st round bye.
Gurley played in the playoffs in both of those years and put up 44 rushes/261 yards (5.9 YPC).
If getting 5.9 YPC in the playoffs and getting to go to a SB is "breaking down" then it's time to break down Mixon as well.
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