Twitter: Rams Release RB Todd Gurley

[DenCWBY]

They also released OLB Clay Matthews

One of the most overrated LB's in the NFL.

 

[joseephuss]

Career rushing yards:
5404 yds Todd Gurley(5 seasons)
5405 yds Ezekiel Elliott(4 seasons)

Yup, they are the same.

And finishing 2nd in yards from scrimmage 3 times in 4 seasons obviously proves Elliott isn't any good.

 

[USArmyVet]

One of the most overrated LB's in the NFL.

91.5 career sacks

That has him 46th all-time in NFL career sacks since 1982......so not sure how you see him as overrated.

 

[CATCH17]

Zeke's knee is hurt????????

When did this happen???

You pay RBs like they are going to get hurt..

The Rams didn’t..

 

[Whyjerry]

Paying RBs is a recipe for disaster. There are 2 over the last 25 years that I can recall that were good for more than 7 seasons. The typical shelf life is well inside that. Gore and AP that’s it.

 

[buybuydandavis]

Zeke will meet the same fate. Rams owning up to their mistake

We just restructured Zeke. He's healthy, and playing well if not fantastically. Spotrac has him as a potential out in 2023. Sounds about right. *Maybe* 2022. Zeke is not going anywhere anytime soon.

 

[Mobinvans]

Gurley has knee issues, Zeke does not

 

[DenCWBY]

91.5 career sacks

That has him 46th all-time in NFL career sacks since 1982......so not sure how you see him as overrated.

Currently one of the most overrated. He was ok in his prime also has a little cheap shot artist in him. Recall him going after Romo's knees in playoffs on several occasions (before it became a rule). One dimensional and dogs it on run plays. Kind of a Quinn type player.

 

[Whyjerry]

Gurley has knee issues, Zeke does not

That does not change the well established life expectancy of a NFL RB. Their careers are short. It’s a reality.

 

[Rayman70]

That does not change the well established life expectancy of a NFL RB. Their careers are short. It’s a reality.

Zekes weight has been an issue too. I hear he's been trying to remake his body this offseason. My hunch is MM will play whomever runs the ball and catches it better...Zeke or no Zeke.Pollard will surprise in this offense.

 

[Kaiser]

So by following what other teams did Jerry is putting this team in future cap hell.

DING DING DING DING "Cap Hell" was the word we were waiting for!!

 

[Kaiser]

That's a dumb tweet, a ton of Zeke's money is in outyears that will be renegotiated or cut if he isn't performing.

Look at it this way -

Gurley was a mid first round pick, in 5 seasons the Rams paid him 38 Million dollars and now have another cap hit of 20 Million. 58 Million to a guy who had health issues the whole time.

Zeke was a top five pick and after this year Dallas will have paid him 35 Million over five seasons. No health issues.

 

[Whirlwin]

Sign him now!!!!!! Wishbone offense baby!!!!!!!!

I don’t even want to Elliot with that price tag.

 

[nightrain]

It depends on the back, Gurley got hurt.

Yup, like I said..........

 

[Whirlwin]

Zeke's knee is hurt????????

When did this happen???

When he tripped over his own ego on the goal line

 

[Kingofholland]

The Gurley situation was odd, especially at the end of 2018 and how he was used in 2019. Underlying injury concerns? I know many are trying to tie this into why Zeke isn't worth the money. Probably only a handful of guys that are. Mcaffery, Barkley, and Zeke.

 

[CowboyStar88]

Anyone comparing Zeke to Gurley is a clown.

Right! TG has bum knees and was basically a part time player last year they had to get out of that deal. Zeke has been durable and productive every single year, and his contract structure is actually very good they just hate on Zeke to hate on him.

 

[ESisback]

That's a dumb tweet, a ton of Zeke's money is in outyears that will be renegotiated or cut if he isn't performing.

Look at it this way -

Gurley was a mid first round pick, in 5 seasons the Rams paid him 38 Million dollars and now have another cap hit of 20 Million. 58 Million to a guy who had health issues the whole time.

Zeke was a top five pick and after this year Dallas will have paid him 35 Million over five seasons. No health issues.

It doesn’t fit that profitable notion that the Cowboys are a perennial dumpster fire that WAY overpays their players—you know, the perception peddled that screams overrated Hollywood decadence.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Right! TG has bum knees and was basically a part time player last year they had to get out of that deal. Zeke has been durable and productive every single year, and his contract structure is actually very good they just hate on Zeke to hate on him.

Exactly.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Yeah hes not the same back. You could argue Zeke isn't either, but I still have hope he can find that rookie year explosiveness.

THere's a argument for that. But I Think Zeke isnt' simply because he's not 21 anymore. IMO, he's lost some explosiveness but he's improved in other areas. Gurley's lost it due to injury.