Rams running back Todd Gurley a likely beneficiary of no spotlight

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley may be the most content in an offseason where everyone BUT him is the story.

Fans of the Los Angeles Rams have had a lot to talk about this offseason, especially post NFL Draft. Think back to a year ago, where the talk of the town was the second year running back from Georgia. A year later, not so much.

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In Los Angeles, Todd Gurley isn’t the default “face of the franchise.” To his credit, he’s not the kind of guy out searching for the spotlight, or caught in the crosshairs of a social life run amok.

If 2016 was his “sophomore slump” then this season has the opportunity to be a re-branding of sorts for a player who had to shoulder sky high expectations. Fortunately for Gurley, that isn’t the talk this offseason.

While the media is focused on the 2017 draft class, a new head coach in Sean McVay, and the forecasting of second year quarterback Jared Goff, the running back heading into year three can focus on finding his form, and learning a new role.

He’s also not looked at, nor going to be looked to as a team leader. That just isn’t his thing.

And it doesn’t need to be.

The only thing the Rams need from Todd, is production.

Plain and simple.

And guessing after last season, that’s all he is looking to provide.

Gurley finds himself in a good position all things considered. LA has made improvements to their offensive line. The tight end position will be a focus and feature in the Rams attack. Add to that a group of young receivers looking to establish a passing game, and Gurley may be the recipient of NOT being “the guy.”

No longer is it about handing him the football a ton of times and hoping he can eek out a needed first down to keep a game stalling drive alive.

No more beating, no more pressure.

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That’s likely in his wheelhouse.

After a season of brutal frustration, the Rams running back may be on the verge of doing what he does best: running the football.