A closer look at Todd Gurley

[Bj-Monster23]

I know the value is not there for running backs in the first round anymore. But can the Panthers pass up on a player like Todd Gurley if he is there at 25? I would like to think no. Gettleman philosophy is to run to set up the pass and stop the run to set up the pass rush. Adding a player like Todd Gurley to our offense gives Cam a weapon to take pressure of the offense and take a ton of pressure off our defense if we can control the clock. A player like Todd Gurley plays directly into Dave Gettleman philosophy. If he is on board at 25 I just can't see us passing up on that big play potential.

[CarolinaCoolin]

With Stewart only having what looks like one more season with us it would be nice to draft Gurley keep him in a second string 10 carry role until his second season and explode

[Riverboat Ron]

Love your write ups. I really like Gurley but I think he'll be gone by the 15th pick, probably sooner.

[L-TownCat]

I'm just curious, are RBs devalued, or are they still game changers worthy of high 1st round picks?

IMO you take game changers any and every time they are available. That's the BPA way right? If TG is there at 25 he most certainly will be a Panther.

[TANTRIC-NINJA]

If Gurley is there...you choose him bc his is a top 3 player in this draft without question.

If you could platoon AP with Jonathan Stewart would you? Then you take this guy who is other worldly when he is healthy.

[*FreeFua*]

Great stuff DCK

This and the Hardy thread by DCK as well should both be pinned. Quality stuff.

[rmoneyg35]

Another great breakdown, thanks for the analysis. I think Gurley is going to be pretty outstanding at the next level as long as he can stay healthy.

This is my problem as well. I'm not sure but if his only injury history is the ACL in 2014 and ankle in 2013 then maybe his injury history is being overhyped. If we do draft him then we will use a 2 back system which will help keep our RBs healthy.

[CPF4LIFE]

I can keep taking all this Gurley talk. Its gonna get to a point where if we dont get him imma be really upset.

[Growl]

If Gurley is there...you choose him bc his is a top 3 player in this draft without question.

If you could platoon AP with Jonathan Stewart would you? Then you take this guy who is other worldly when he is healthy.

Not if it would cost me the season.

[Growl]

So how long until we get the same Huddlers from five years ago tslking about the "glory" of two back sets?

Followed by "modern nfl defenses will never see it coming!!"

[TN05]

Rivera has said he wants Stewart to take around 15 carries per game (that would be 240 over a season). Given that, I would not be surprised if we draft Gurley.

[ItsPantone278]

God i love the guy too but i just dont see us trading up to the top 15 where he will be drafted. Sorry to beat the drum but we really think he'll last past 15 let alone 25

[SIGCHI222]

IMO, unless we trade up into the early teens, this is all a moot point.

 

[SCMunnerlyn1]

Please based god if you have a sense of humor. Let him be picked right before us. Amen.