Seahawks DE not very impressed with former Georgia RB Todd Gurley
One Pro Bowler wasn’t too impressed with another one after the two went head-to-head on Sunday.
Former Georgia star RB Todd Gurley, who was named to the Pro Bowl earlier this week, ran for 85 yards on 19 carries and scored a 2-yard touchdown with 10:34 remaining to help the St. Louis Rams earn a 23-17 victory over the Seattle Seahawks.
Gurley has had a tremendous rookie season in St. Louis, ranking 3rd in the NFL in rushing with 1,108 yards to go with 10 rushing TDs. His 12 runs of 20-plus yards is 2nd only to Doug Martin’s 13. All of that comes despite Gurley missing the first two games of the season.
However, Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett, a seven-year NFL veteran out of Texas A&M, wasn’t too impressed.
“He’s average to me, personally,” said Bennett, who was also named a Pro Bowler. “I’ve seen better running backs. He’s no Marshawn Lynch.”
The Rams’ win snapped the Seahawks’ five-game winning streak while also giving St. Louis its first win in Seattle since 2004.
Gurley is one of five Bulldogs to make the Pro Bowl this season, tied with LSU for the most by any SEC team.
Haters gonna hate right? Only time will tell.
The numbers would lead you to believe that Lynch is no Gurley.
Marshawn Lynch’s Rookie year stats:
13 games:
1,115 yards,
Avg. 4.0 yds/carry
Avg. 85 yds/gm
7 TDS
I guess Bennett’s Seahawks must be below average then, considering they lost to the Rams for the second time this year. These guys talk way too much, even after they lose. I hope they get punched out round one.
Gurley missed the first 3 games of the season, not just the first 2. do these guys EVER get the entire facts right? geez
First off, Bennett is well know for saying the stupidest crap. No surprise here. Secondly, bitter little man who was swept by a bad Rams team is bitter.
Where did you come up with this asinine idea? Bennett is intelligent and has proven him self.
I beg to differ… nuff said
He is Eddie Lacy. The best running back in his rookie season but average at best after his rookie season.
So sour. I hope Gurley runs all over them next year, too.
I hope gurley gets tackled for loss on every rushing play by Bennett. Bennett has proven himself.
Move along, sad little man….
That moment when you realize that Bennett is more accomplished and he knows what he is doing…