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A closer look at Todd Gurley

DaCityKats

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Bj-Monster23 Newbie

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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