The Rise and Fall of Todd Gurley: A Film Breakdown of What REALLY Happened 👀

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Which division is the toughest to play in? I got the NFC West

[@savagecabbage138]

NFC East

[@fredo4197]

Definitely NFC West

[@ericsnyder5427]

AFC West. And you know why

[@savagecabbage138]

@Andre The Giant lmao what do you mean nah. AFC East has that coldness in the winter

[@henrym3984]

AFC north easily. 3 Heisman winning quarterbacks and a 2x Super Bowl champion

[@julienforletta7896]

I usually get bored watching film breakdowns but this one was so good man . Was over before I knew it , I could have watched an hour of this .

[@isaiahv6120]

Julien Forletta combination of him being a great content creator and all of us missing sports

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Julien!

[@ediroswell775]

One of the best film breakdowns ever

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

@@ediroswell775 Thanks a lot Ison

[@user-nb8qu9zo2j]

Yes.......I realized after awhile that I was still watching. I usually click out after 3-4 minutes. Great editing!

[@Drvillain1]

I'd love to see the same breakdown on Devonta Freeman for ATL to see if there is going to be an upgrade at all

[@rodrellgreen167]

Yeah it's only fair considering his decline as well.

[@williampaul89]

If he can convert some 3rd downs over 2 yards and get into the end zone from the red zone he will be a huge upgrade over Freeman. Gurley had 14 total touchdowns and Freeman had 4, y'all c'mon now....

[@StephenBattle1]

Yeah Gurley is a much better pass blocker as well.

[@evanthompson4186]

Freeman is washed. Im a Falcons fan and I can tell you Gurley will be a significant upgrade if healthy and even if not we didn't lose anything over freeman. Honestly, Freeman really benefited from the Shannahan scheme. Without it, he was just an injury prone mid range running back. Gurley has All Pro potential. They arent the same.

[@Lakitu886]

@@williampaul89 Free had 6. Difference. And he literally never saw the field when the Falcons got into goal to go situations. Always Ito, Hill or Olisson. And honestly, Free came back from a season ending injury and had to run behind one of the worst O-lines with possibly the worst OC in the league when it comes to run plays. His season wasnt good but I have no doubt that he can still be a very good running back. that being said, Gurley can be a lot better

[@barthalamulevondwark7524]

Alex I would love more videos of analyzing offensive lines, because so many analysts don't think about how much the offensive lines contribute to every play

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Noted BVD, thanks man!

[@billblaski9523]

Crazy how the Rams were looking like a team with a bright future during that Super Bowl season, had Goff and Gurley coming off as being the best QB and RB for seasons to come! Fast foward 2 seasons and they not even on the anymore 😔

[@DanTheMeek]

While that's true, I think there's plenty of reason for hope with Stafford instead of Goff, their biggest hurdle is honestly just the division they play in. For the second straight year all 4 teams in their division are potential super bowl contenders, that not only makes getting out of the division more challenging, but means the teams that do make it out are usually more worn down and beat up then their conference peers. But their defense is arguably the best in the league, if they could get even average production out of the QB spot instead of the garbage Goff was giving them, the skys the limit, and I think Stafford can give them far more then just average production, they just need to weather the first few games of the season where Stafford is getting accustomed to the new offense and his new WR crew. And to be clear, I say all this through gritted teeth as an AZ Cardinals fan, I'm most certainly rooting against the Rams, but I'm not so blinded by division rivalry to not see and acknowledge just how great that team is. There are zero easy games in this division, but the team we fear the most is easily the Rams now that the QB position, the weakest link of the Rams, has been so thoroughly upgraded.

[@erotoxic7513]

Funny because they’re in the Super Bowl again

[@tinofreakoh6123]

DanTheMeek your comment aged well

[@benvicks]

@@erotoxic7513 won a Super Bowl😂

[@lebbeus]

Best explanation of the zone running scheme I’ve seen by far

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks lebbeus, appreciate that man. I got some 49ers Kyle Shanahan content as well which goes even deeper

[@lebbeus]

AlexRollinsNFL bro this is really good quality content, you should consider promoting it more. I am watching this all the way from Hong Kong, glad I found this

[@crzymuthafacker5825]

2017-18 Todd Gurley was one of the best running backs the NFL has ever seen.

[@bill2953]

He was the 2nd coming of Marshal Faulk but lacked the one thing that made Faulf great, humility. Not the first time a player's ego killed his game.

[@derwolfpack3599]

Not really. He is a flash in the pan who needs to buy a new knee and brain.Hall of fame.NO.Carrer stats garbage.He never even led the league in rushing.OVER PAID BUM!!

[@crzymuthafacker5825]

@@derwolfpack3599 2,000 all purpose yards with 19 tds in 2017 in 2018 had 1800 and 20 tds. His body just broke down earlier than a lot of other top running backs

[@Monkeydluffythepirateking]

FR

[@colehollander7741]

@@derwolfpack3599So with that thinking, i’m guessing guys like Alvin Kamara and Christian McCaffrey are bums? Todd Gurley was the best running back in the league over those 2017-2018 seasons. Had he not suffered that knee injury in week 1 of 2018 against the Raiders, which was the injury that caused his degenerative knee issues (he was still able to play well the next 9-10 games of that season, but due to that injury, his knee slowly just got worse and worse and ultimately ended up becoming degenerative) he would still to this day be one of the best running backs in the game. Mind you, he’s only 27 years old, and was only 25 when the Rams let him go in 2020. For you to call him a “flash in the pan who’s an overpaid bum” tells me either 1. You have something extremely personal against Todd Gurley and/or the Rams or 2. You just don’t know a literal single thing about football and spend all your time talking shit on KZbin comment threads about a subject you clearly know nothing about

[@patrickmontoya5375]

As a huge LA Rams fan since the 60s as a very young boy. Roman Gabriel, Jack Snow and of course the Fearsome Foursome of Merlin Olsen, Deacon Jones, Rosey Greer and Lamar Lundy through the 80s...i find this analysis very accurate. I love the breakdown of the offensive scheme that Coach Sean developed. The initial look was pretty much the same, confusing the defense. After a while, the league and of course the brilliant mind of Bellichek exposed it for that Super Bowl championship. That game was incredibly tough to witness. Much like how Terry Bradshaw broke our hearts back in 1980. Here's to success and a better tomorrow this season!

[@tonyc1393]

I'm a Rams fan too, not as long as you've been a fan, however I believe the Rams win that Superbowl if Kupp were playing. Kupp gets the Rams a TD and it's a different ball game.

[@pierretaylor7011]

Tony C Not a chance. The whole offensive scheme is precipitated on Gurley, receiver motion and subterfuge. That’s what makes Goff a decent qb. They wouldn’t have won that SB and won’t do anything else. Goff will be exposed this year like this SB and last season.

[@AbcAbc-te6ut]

@@tonyc1393 I agree.

[@tylercrotty1636]

Great vid Alex! As a Rams fan this is probably my favorite explanation of what happened over the last season. They were a missed FG against the Seahawks away from making the playoffs. Hope I can see you at a poker night again once this pandemic is over!

[@jnastyyeet4627]

Niners sent u home u mean

[@Jamminn555]

Outstanding, clear breakdown of Todd Gurley and the importance of the team playing around him as well. Great analysis of running plays generally but also great insights one that one particular play. I'm a fairly knowledgable NFL fan but I learned a LOT about the intricacies of offensive line, defensive line, running reads, going in motion and getting hand-offs every once in a while to keep the defense honest, and others. Fantastic video. Great editing and presentation. Thanks so much for posting.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks for that comment Benjamin, glad you liked it!

[@1caringhuman]

hearing this man break down the game makes me miss football and I don't even play..underrated channel for sure!!!

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Wardell, appreciate you man

[@chevyavila9597]

What ever happened, it was magical while it lasted. Thank you TG!! run all over the Seahawks come week 1. Go Rams !!

[@ModerateSRT8]

Chevy Avila as a Seahawks fan, you shut up.

[@nachoeee690]

@@ModerateSRT8 😂😂 nothing but NFC West love, huh?

[@billblaski9523]

They had Jared Goff AND Todd Gurley! They were on the way to being the best QB and RB in the league! Then 2 seasons later, they not even on the team anymore 😒

[@z.z3925]

@@billblaski9523 Brown is gone also. Geez

[@wadeprochaska4340]

This is awesome. It shows just how technical football is, I love it

[@nikuldesai1037]

Great analysis of how the 6-1 hindered the Rams rushing attack. However, didn’t the Rams find a lot of success -particularly towards the end of last season - by running more toss crack, duo power runs up the middle to take advantage of the defense being so horizontal, etc? Key examples of this in the Bears & 2nd Seattle game from last year. Wish we would’ve been able to see more of that in this video. Makes it look like McVay did nothing to adjust but add an extra TE when he did in fact do more than that.

[@RuizSBLVIChamps]

Exactly... just as this KZbin creator was able to see all this and make this video. Mcvay knows this and already got a game plan. We had a lot of injuries especially on the offensive line. I don’t think gurley is done honestly.. he a beast, this is mcvay being mcvay as far as THE STANDARD IS THE STANDARD.. Don’t perform and you gone.. Gurley($>Stats),Cooks(Sb Drops and concussions),Peters(Inconsistent+ $ due),Talib(injured 50%+ as a Ram).... We made a full push at the sb and came 2 cooks drops short.. but what has me excited as a ram fan is that we have a winning culture where players are held accountable and to a STANDARD. Cam Akers has me super excited because of the situation he had in college with the bad oline. And Van Jefferson is a sleeper pick he also had a situation in ole miss then transferred to Florida.played well against SEC corners with inconsistent Qb play. Both of those players and Ramsey are replacing Gurley, Cooks and Peters all who where gonna get paid or was getting paid top money in there position. So we just paying Ramsey (huge upgrade over peters and Talib is on his way out tbh) top money instead. Ready to shock some haters and so call analysts. MOBSQUAD...

[@ramsareit]

@@RuizSBLVIChamps Mostly agree with you. Ya, the Gurley thing is one of the great wonders I have--after 45 years of watching, it is the greatest Ram mystery....25 years old, and cut.....wow.

[@RuizSBLVIChamps]

ramsareit yea it really was about the money.. and you saw it he isn’t the same player.. still a top 10 when he has a good oline but Cam Akers has so much potential, #1 rb recruit out of high school 👀

[@henlolneh]

People talk about the drop off of the rams... The players are almost all the same from their Super Bowl run. Injuries, sure. Fatigue, probably. The biggest hole I saw in the 3rd year was really the league adapting to a lot of McVay's scheming. This is why I laugh when people try to put McVay in the same air as Shannahan. Shanny has been scheming offense for about a decade with success across the entire decade. I think after this up coming season, we will know for sure who the better offensive mind is between Shanny and McVay. If the niners fall off after their Super Bowl run, we can most likely attribute that to the league adjusting to Shannahan because the niners also retained almost their entire Super Bowl roster minus #99. This season is going to be sweet to watch as a NFC West fan. Best division by far.

[@CaptnCrunch247]

@@henlolneh - They also lost Sanders at WR. And although they were able to acquire (Trent) Williams, they also lost Staley to retirement.. You're right, they are effectively the same team, but you can't forget about the impact that losing a Receiver like Emmanuel Sanders could potentially have. Especially if Aiyuk doesn't pan out as the player they believe him to be..

[@rodrellgreen167]

So Gurley is a product of his OL like every other RB? 🤔

[@jeanlouis1898]

I’ve been saying this for years, if you have a good offensive line almost any decent running back can put up big numbers....it’s the most overrated position in the NFL tbh

[@FalconsSB190]

In 2019 the Cleveland Browns ranked 24th in run blocking and the Carolina Panthers ranked 18th. Nick Chubb had 1494 rushing yards and 5 ypc. Christian McCaffery had 1387 rushing yards and 1005 more receiving.🤔🤔🤔

[@keenanmccarty9925]

If you’ve been paying attention to Gurley BEFORE last year you’d know he’d been putting up great numbers with a revolving door O line. Even this year when they covered for the O-lines deficiency and ran more power runs, Gurley consistently made plays despite the incompetent line. It was Mcvay’s stubbornness to not change the zone scheme overall to fit his slower, rookie line that damaged Gurley’s production more than anything. Obviously O-line and rb play are connected but it’s not like Gurley has always been like Zek or any 9ers back who are in systems were any nfl back could put up good-great numbers.

[@KINGEasy]

CLEARLY!

[@nicolasbernardini3413]

Actually moreso than any other running back in the modern era. Saquon had one of the worst o lines in the league and still put up roty numbers. Bears running back David Montgomery is probably one of the better talents in the league but you probably haven't heard of him because the o-line sucks.

[@brotherjosh6243]

Came here for a little light viewing on one of my favorite fantasy RBs of the 2010s, instead got a rocket science lesson

[@alvanwalls8371]

Thank you Todd Gurley for all the great past performance for the Rams..Indeed

[@askewedchimp]

Your explanation of this play and the zone blocking scheme is NFL coach quality. I am very impressed.

[@abrahamfromgilgamesh6754]

Tarik Cohen looks like a child at 1:25 😭😭

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Todd's biggest fan

[@leorickt.9604]

This is a fantastic video. Really easy to understand explanations! And nice clear visual presentation.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Leorick, I appreciate ya man

[@NickOats]

Hey, this might be odd but could you do a vid of times when dominant schemes got "figured out" by one team and then they fell apart. KZbin loves top ten list could get decent views

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

It's a good idea Ice, although I like to get more into scheme stuff and if I broke down 10 teams in an episode that would be 129 hours long

[@jamesroberts1810]

Good work alex !! Im a football junkie / student of the game ..keep it coming

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

@@jamesroberts1810 Thank you James, glad you liked it brotha

[@zachf748]

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[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thank you very much brother! Yoo I got a buddy playing in the preliminary rounds of the World Series of poker right now, I think he could use some help!

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Haha. I’m sure your friend did well. The WSOP is great. It draws so many casual poker players down to Vegas that it’s kinda like if an NFL player got to play Vs college players. Lol

[@tommytsunami4910]

Dude this was great! So many videos like these (especially for TV shows and movie series) are just rational yet subjective opinions with no facts. You provided facts, details, context that were logistically coherent. Im guessing you played or coached in a high school or collegiate program to know the terms "bucket step" the the play names and concepts. Loved this man. Sub for sure !

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thank you very much Tom, glad you liked it

[@strongmanish]

As I watched the New England Patriots defense shut down the LA Rams offense in Super Bowl LIII I kept thinking myself that so many other NFL teams are going to spend the 2019 offseason watching film from that game. And sure enough that's what they did as the Rams offense lost its punch and power in 2019. As for Todd Gurley I think he has enough left in the tank to be a productive back. He definitely showed that in the divisional playoff game against the Cowboys. Now with the Atlanta Falcons I don't think Todd Gurley will have the same production he had with the Rams back in 2017 and 2018. However, he is going to keep defenses that the Atlanta Falcons face off against honest because of Dirk Kotter's vertical scheme . Therefore I think it was a very smart move by Todd Gurley to sign with the Atlanta Falcons.

[@rudysal1429]

I remember the two big things from that superbowl were that the offense was supposed to be high powered but couldn't move the ball on the run or pass. The passing game was mainly goff though. He had his tight ends and shorter routes open but was always trying to go deep. I was baffled seeing the TE or RBs open in short routes but never passed too

[@strongmanish]

That's because the Patriots were willing to give up the shorter routes instead of the big passing plays.

[@rudysal1429]

@@strongmanish Well that is a weakness right there that a good team and QB would take advantage of. Brees and other Qb's take what the defense gives them and when the defense has to change to defend that that is when the big plays or runs open up.

[@saimaddali6208]

Great videos man. Can you do one of falcons and why their defense turned around last season? What about the scheme/personnel? Really fascinating

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Sai, yeah, I'll try and put it on the list

[@ramstop1163]

@@AlexRollinsNFL would be an awesome vid my man

[@0-blitz]

Gurley was my number 1 pick in last year's Fantasy draft and was a dud!! Good content in this video.

[@jaydenbenson2671]

Mine too. But I'll take him in round 3 or 4 if I can get him this year.

[@JeremiahMullinax]

Extremely well explained!! Great video

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Jerry, appreciate that man

[@paulbrownman7307]

Todd's knee is always gave him problems after surgery but he has been able to manage it. The problem was during that high-scoring Monday night game against the Chiefs. On that night Todd's leg was injured when a Chiefs player fell on his leg during a tackle out of bounds this was the specific injury that changed the rest of is Rams career.

[@iribe70]

Not too many ppl mention this. Spot on!

[@AntWhyte]

Arthritis is a tricky condition that can act up at any time. So some Sundays are great but then another Sunday it's acting up giving that leg no power. No power = no cutting on a dime and maybe running straight is good but going into a cut can lead to no power. It doesn't matter about age just usage.

[@victorkalahari]

How on earth is this channel not popular?

[@outtahere321]

Todd Gurley will return to form in Atlanta. Rams should not have given up on him, but good for the Falcons.

[@sjdrifter72]

No he won't, and the Falcons won't contend for a Super Bowl title.

[@outtahere321]

@@sjdrifter72 He will if he has decent blocking. He did not have it the last year he was with the Rams.

[@brolee500]

no he wont......

[@outtahere321]

@@brolee500 lol... You are entitled to ypur opinion and I as well... We will see.

[@mattkiebach6506]

Easy to say when your not forking out the 45 million we had to pay him

[@douglasnicholas1741]

Extremely informative and explained the truths. Exceptional Ty!

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thank you Douglas! I miss TG3 too, would have loved him to see him out there today

[@H0DLTHED0R]

great breakdown, learned a lot. awesome work & explanation. to me, this is similar to what happened to Dallas w/ Zeke after his dominating rookie year where the OLine played at a high level in run blocking then via FA, Injuries, & drop in performance the OLine wasn't the same & neither was Zeke & his off the fields issues & weight & poor conditioning added to it. Alex could you do one about Zeke & Dallas?

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks TM, glad you liked it man. Yeah, that would be very interesting, Zeke has been such an odd player. I'll put him on the list

[@jadenslife.5324]

He passed his physical, I hope he’s healthy. Rise up !

[@AdrianG707]

This video was brilliant. I always assumed it was an injury or hidden injury. This all makes a lot more sense now.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thank you so much Adrian

[@Mort0jk]

I really hope Gurley bounces back tomorrow

[@CaptnCrunch247]

I'd like to see you do a video breaking down what SF did defensively to slow down the Rams in that 20-7 walloping back in Week 6.. Aside from the opening drive in which the Rams scored, SF put on a masterful defensive performance and absolutely dominated them throughout the rest of that game. If my memory serves me correctly, they held Goff to under 80 yards passing. And after giving up 65 yards (all on the ground) during that opening drive, they held the Rams to 92 total yards through the rest of the game.. It was one of the most dominant defensive performances I've ever seen in a single game..

[@TomLiberman]

Nice trip from the Patriots Offensive Lineman on the play heavily analyzed.

[@Decourage]

Good video and nice breakdown.

[@thewinefox213]

Masterful!!! Great analysis! I learned so much. Thank you!

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Appreciate you man! Glad you liked it

[@kingsam510]

Have you seen Todd Gurley the last two games though, he’s playing like he was a few years ago

[@YGMoveMean]

We all know what Todd Gurley is capable of people need to stop counting him out hes a great running back and hopefully he can make a comeback with Atlanta

[@connorhale727]

I’m so confused why McVay didn’t do something. He sees what’s happening and doesn’t do anything

[@thebossman1944]

He realized the contract for Gurley was highway robbery and was constricting the cap. He's like Bill Belichick in wanting to use a committee of no name running backs under a good O line instead of overpaying bell cow backs who get worse very quickly.

[@micahanderson7523]

@AlexRollinsNFL I really enjoyed this breakdown. Really informative.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Glad you liked it Micah, thanks

[@brokensword8402]

Ravens fan here who came to watch since AFTER Gurley's average season with the Falcons, the Ravens have interest. At times I lost sight of the point (Gurley's fall) and was thinking this could be called McVay's rise and fall lol. But you gave an interesting analysis about the concoction of variables that led to Gurley's perceived demise. It wasn't just his injuries but failed offensive adjustments and o-line changes that led to his decreased production. The Falcons season didn't show that Gurley is recovered but who knows how Gurley could perform in the Ravens run heavy RB friendly scheme as a 3rd option. What's scary though is how the Ravens suffered from the same affliction on offense as the Rams. Failed adjustments and other teams scheming up ways to stop them. It hasn't hurt RB numbers as much but has prevented the Ravens from getting to that next step when nobody was scared of the passing game. If the Ravens adjust well this season, and Gurley actually signs with them and puts up below average numbers (per carry since he'd be a backup), then we'd have to say the knee issue is a real problem even over scheme. Thanks for giving a different analysis 👍. You should do a follow up vid when he signs with someone (looks like Lions un mix as well) to compare the schemes and give analysis of his Falcons season if you haven't already.

[@chuck430]

so McVay couldnt adjust in the Super Bowl or any game after that?

[@cesarapando-jacquez865]

Nope, every great head coach adjusts and sadly mcvay is still not that great

[@jojachow]

Took Andy Reid years to adjust his playstyle

[@GAMEBOY4]

He's still young, it took Andy Reid years to adjust and finally winning a SB. McVay just needs time

[@tylermcduffie2548]

@@cesarapando-jacquez865 McVay is just stubborn he's young and inexperienced he's had so much success so fast it's gotten to his head but seeing how the way he responded after being knocked of his high horse he did adjust albeit he was forced to due to all the injuries on the OL but he's willing to adapt now which is something as a Rams fan like myself you love to see. He'll be a great coach for years to come but he's only in his 4th year he's still learning although I expect the Rams to make another deep run this year if that OL stays healthy were good a lot of young guys got experience. Rams got a top 5 Def on paper right now and should translate onto the field.

[@ladistar]

Tyler McDuffie yeah but if the rams are so good why did they suck so bad in the super bowl

[@k4polo]

This video makes me sad as a Atlanta Falcons fan.

[@Bejar03]

k4polo video makes me scared

[@omegasupremez2832]

😂WHO DAT!

[@deneshbhaskar3944]

I seen an interviww of Gurley when he was in MVP form and he really praised his team mates. That O line was AWESOME in his MVP year and super bowl run year. Gurley has fallen back to earth. I hope Atlanta resigns him for one year say 2 million. Lets see if Gurley RYan and Jones can get it done with new coach and GM. Gurley IMO needs to have a great year or hes going be a scrub

[@thatboy3930]

I remember when people were saying he was the next Adrian Peterson. Eric Dickerson praised Gurley as one of the best RBs to ever be in a Rams uniform. I feel like there was more than just a bad knee though, I feel like there was some chemistry issues with him and his tms.

[@lunatic1lyricist]

Beautiful narration. Great points and things to think about.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks so much Leonel! Glad you like it

[@sheriffofrockridge9095]

I always liked Gurley and I’m a Steelers fan

[@weetbx]

Fantastic video, really glad this was recommended to me.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Appreciate that a lot, glad you like it!

[@luislimon427]

Ima miss him 😢

[@rexyt8929]

gon miss that old logo too

[@nicholaswilson3289]

Le'veon Bell next please.

[@markgraham2312]

This is an excellent analysis and exactly what I said back in 2017 that the key to the Rams offense was the offensive line which was generating gaping holes that Todd Gurley could run through giving Jared Goff massive time during play-action to find open receivers. Will McVay be able to recreate this magic with his new draft choices? Also the effectiveness of the 6-1 defense is two fold, and McVay was totally out of his league with no ability to adjust in game. First, you can't run again the 6-1, so removing a receiver and replacing with a tight end is the EXACT wrong move. The key to defeat the 6-1 is a) speedy receivers, b) crossing routes, in addition to c) sending one receiver long to spread the field. ALSO, receivers are NOT to engage defenders at any cost. In this scenario Gurley could have been extremely effective because of his speed and utilized as either 1) an additional receiver, or 2) a blocking back to provide Goff with addition time. Hopefully this analysis will teach any coach that the way to defeat the 6-1 is NOT to run, but to pass. Furthermore, notice from (10:48, 11:37) however the Patriot nose guard (#90) pushes the Ram center (#65) two yards deep into the offensive backfield! This defensive player needed to be double teamed. This is something a high school coach should have noticed. When their man can beat your man, you are in trouble. Who wants it more?

[@Andres57Dons]

So good I had to subscribe. Great work!

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Andres, glad you liked it

[@keiyonmonroe1579]

After rewatching this bears game (2019) todd actually had a pretty good game and Mcvay didn’t just run the zone scheme. So I don’t think Mcvay is done just quite yet

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Oh, I don't think McVay is done at all. I think the core of his scheme worked really well for two seasons and now he's learning to adjust. He's still a good coach, I just don't think he's elite like we all thought

[@nomadbrad6391]

FANTASTIC analysis

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

thanks Brad, keep nomadding man

[@paulngo4631]

O-line is important, thanks for the information.

[@joshuanavarro6982]

Great video and breakdown! I subscribed

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Joshua, I appreciate that man

[@jakehanetho735]

Billy B got his scheme in the super bowl from the bears game earlier in the year when fangio came up with the idea of matching speed with size and the rams had no answer

[@mchapman2424]

Holy shit fella, you know your football. Great video! Subbed

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Appreciate that Mike, thanks man

[@renehouse2015]

13:36 "Despite the narrative that Gurley's injury made him disappear and his career is over, I really think that story line is overblown. I believe he's still the same running back talent we've seen before..." Nice video. You've got half the equation, here's the other half... The Rams needed out from under Gurley's contract. It was paralyzing the team's ability to remain viable, strong, and intact. The Rams not only allowed the "degenerative knee" narrative to be a shadow over the team the whole season but they welcomed it because they knew they were going to shed themselves of Gurley after the year. The problem was... if Gurley had another 2017-2018 type year, the organization would have been mercilessly crucified by fans and press alike. How could you justifiably waiving somebody after he just put up 1800-2000 yards and 19-22-23 TDs? You couldn't, it wouldn't be possible. They needed Gurley to have a sub-par statistical season so that when they waived him, people would fall back to "degenerative knee" and would be more understanding about how the team had to do it, couldn't justify paying him his contract if he wouldn't be able to play to it. This was the off-the-field sinister element hiding in the shadows that nobody will talk about. Gurley is still close enough to Gurley. He's still a very talented back capable of near former production. But... in an entirely different offensive system who knows how he'll translate. Still good enough to be a second round fantasy talent I'd wager and especially attractive if you can get him in the third.

[@tylermcduffie2548]

Oh yeah as a Rams fan I'm glad he's gone money wise or else we'd be screwed. We've done a great job in this draft especially replacing TG with Akers. I fully believe the Rams will make a deep run this year as long as that OL stays somewhat healthy

[@JNFDVclips]

I wish TG well in his new journey. 💪🏉

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Same man, so fun to watch when he was doin his thing

[@pabloalmanza354]

Great video bud. Getting ready to beat the spread this year hell yea!

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Appreciate that Pablo, glad you liked it. I'm 1000-0 against the spread lifetime

[@missbombaclaudietv9011]

His story is not over. Let's see how he does in the ATL.

[@drphillipmycrack8297]

😔

[@dakotakidd499]

Todd gurley was my favorite player when he was with the rams. He was healthy this past season on the rams he would’ve had the best season in running back history

[@danricjaime]

Good analysis and breakdown. I am curious though since he didn't have a good year in Atlanta. Was Atlanta's OL that bad as well or did Gurley actually lose some explosiveness due to the injury?

[@abuibu]

I think they cut him more because of his attitude / locker room issues rather than his banged up knee. I feel like he's been too vocal in wanting more of the ball when McVay knew it didn't really work well with the o line they had, shifting to medium passing with 12 personnel and more movement for Goff out of pocket. I think Rams should've played Henderson a lot more last year and should've kept Gurley for at least one more year before cutting him. Having said that, I'm excited to see Cam Akers in action.

[@SamBrickell]

The 6-1 is also what Belichick did while he was the DC for the giants during a Super Bowl.

[@theoneandonlybosable]

Such an outstanding breakdown, a shame the Falcons roster deficiencies and Gurley being perpetually banged up stopped this all from happening.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks brother! Yes, I agree. Miss watching Gurley flying down the sidelines with the Rams

[@blainebarnett8449]

You do a great job with these videos

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thank you!

[@blainebarnett8449]

@@AlexRollinsNFL keep up the excellent work

[@calvin5541]

Watching that annoying ass rams offense degrade....”Ah, it’s beautiful”

[@douglasnicholas1741]

Still a Ram fan since 1968. But still a Todd Gurley Fan.

[@hugo5086]

Wow, so much information i will never use myself and honestly had no idea clueless like he was speaking Mandarin, but good job and i love football

[@DanielHernandez-rm1hv]

Great video as always. Thanks Alex.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Daniel!

[@yzerman123]

Great analysis!

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thank you!

[@billysimmons2287]

From looking at this ....it's a Wing T type offense w a zone blocking scheme

[@TheCountofToulouse]

This one hurt. When Gurley was on, he was SO awesome. He was the hinge that made the Rams work and his highlights are just beautiful. Buuuuut, like the old saying goes, 'nothing ever ends good'. The end is never sweet, bitter sweet is you're lucky...but its usually a slow painful, pride destroying ride down.

[@shaun7096]

This was so...educational

[@JohnDoe-wy1zt]

He probably has some pro bowl seasons left in him, but I don't know about all-pro seasons. Hurts to say as a Saints fan, but I hope he does find success in Atlanta.

[@rwang5688]

Awesome analysis as usual!

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Robert!

[@MyEnemy]

He's my #2 RB in fantasy, I'm hoping The ATL is a good fit for him. Great job breaking all this down, subbed and liked. Keep up the awesome videos.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks MyEnemy. Where did you draft him? I think he has the highest ceiling of guys who are drafted near him. I'm still a bit worried about how the Falcons will use him, can't wait to watch him

[@MyEnemy]

@@AlexRollinsNFL I grabbed him in the 3rd round, perhaps a little bit of a reach but it's because I really think he's gonna be a good RB this year. I also drafted David Johnson in the 4th, so I've got two comeback kids in my starting lineup, ha ha.

[@skycross2004]

Good job!

[@somericanguy]

Great shit, sir

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Appreciate that Ricky

[@lilchewy9048]

You have earned a sub great video

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Luis, appreciate that bro

[@michaelschuler7292]

Really good break down

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Michael, glad you like it man

[@TheCountofToulouse]

With Stafford, this team is going to be all world. Its going to be so much fun to watch!

[@LiamRFT]

UPDATE THIS. THE RISE FALL AND RISE AGAIN OF TODD GURLEY. This man 3rd in Rushing yards and 1st in touchdowns right now. HE BACK

[@t12monkeys]

very good breakdown for the avg fan.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks brother!

[@historicalsportsgoon8575]

Well done video!

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

thanks HSG, appreciate that man

[@bstunna06]

love love love the videos! Especially 49er videos!😉

[@byrronmobley1602]

Great video

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Byrron, appreciate it

[@CS-wn2sz]

The 6 1 makes sense but if we have extra beef come in how hard is it to have a counter punch by spreading the defense out

[@Zetler]

Amazing video 🤯

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Kexin, appreciate that man

[@JohnSmith-hs5fc]

That was sick

[@NoOverhead]

Great insight!

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks brotha, appreciate that

[@VinegarAndSaltedFries]

I do think it should be mention, it was Nagy who exposed the rams play action weaknesses in the lead up to the Super Bowl, which let bill do his bill thing and shut down the run game.

[@cheeser5002]

Nagy or Fangio?

[@hc8134]

Detroit is actually the ones that exposed it, Chicago just had better players to execute

[@grenadiadrian]

@@cheeser5002 Fangio, without question.

[@Petestakes]

Gurly is going to ball out in the ATL

[@Petestakes]

no way yea because gurley is gambling on his self to ball out and get a bigger deal next year

[@jojachow]

Dude has arthritis in his knees...... He's days are numbered

[@Petestakes]

no way who I’ll remind you next season

[@julienforletta7896]

He might have one decent year but if you think someone’s going to give a running back with arthritic knees a multi year deal you don’t know football.

[@Petestakes]

Julien Forletta he’s playing each year like Revis did and making more on one year deals

[@danny50582]

You better be able to counter the opposing team's counter. Story of the NFL.

[@jamesroberts1810]

Bears gave everyone the blueprint to beat the rams..they rams gurley in da ground..now his knees are on da decline..still can be a solid back in atl..but not a bell cow runner.need freeman to help him