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Los Angeles Rams: 3 Bold predictions for Todd Gurley in 2017

By Derek Snyder

Nov 22, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; St. Louis Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) walks in the tunnel prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; St. Louis Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) walks in the tunnel prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 4, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) runs during the second half of the New England Patriots 26-10 win over the Los Angeles Rams half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) runs during the second half of the New England Patriots 26-10 win over the Los Angeles Rams half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Gurley will rush for over 1,500 yards in 2017

Last year was a complete disaster for the Los Angles Rams. We all knew that things were going to be a little rocky, especially when the quarterback position was a question mark. That being said, Todd Gurley can help make things right with Rams fans in 2017.

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According to Pro Football Focus, Gurley only rushed for 885 yards last season. However, I would caution you to not blame the former Georgia Bulldog for the lack of production on the ground.

Newly hired head coach Sean McCoy and also, newly hired offensive coordinator Matt LeFleur will go a long way in helping Gurley reach the 1,500-yard mark in 2017. Both guys have had success in the NFL, especially in the passing game.

You may be wondering how that would help Todd Gurley reach 1,500 yards this season.

The simple answer is this: If these two coaches can help Jared Goff get the Rams passing game to an average level, defenses are going to be forced to not load the box. Therefore, giving Gurley more room to move and find running lanes.

It’s practically impossible to run the football when you have zero threat of a passing attack. I expect Goff to make big strides in 2017 and this will ultimately help Gurley as well.

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