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Arizona Cardinals: 5 NFC West stars to account for in 2017

By Scott Allen

SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 24: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks passes against the Arizona Cardinals at CenturyLink Field on December 24, 2016 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 24: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks passes against the Arizona Cardinals at CenturyLink Field on December 24, 2016 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, AZ – OCTOBER 02: Running back Todd Gurley #30 of the Los Angeles Rams rushes the football against the Arizona Cardinals during the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 2, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Rams defeated the Cardinals 17-13. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – OCTOBER 02: Running back Todd Gurley #30 of the Los Angeles Rams rushes the football against the Arizona Cardinals during the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 2, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Rams defeated the Cardinals 17-13. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

. 5. player. . Running Back. 51. Pick Analysis. Todd Gurley

Last season, the Cardinals pretty much kept Gurley in check.  He had 33 carries for just 73-yards in two games against them last season.  He did have his best receiving days in 2016 against the Cardinals with nine receptions for 86-yards.

Gurley rushed for 885-yards last season along with six rushing touchdowns.  Given his talent and speed however, he is always a threat to beat you.

He fared better against the Cardinals in his rookie season in 2015.  In his first-ever game against the Cardinals in October 2015, he carried the ball 19 times for 146-yards, including a 52-yard burst.

Now going into his third NFL season, many are expecting Gurley to start figuring it out on a more consistent basis.  As long as he stays healthy, he will be a huge part of the Rams offense for years to come.

With second-year quarterback Jared Goff behind center, the offense will still spend a lot of time relying on Gurley to get the job done on many Sunday’s.  The Cardinals will have to spend a great deal of time focusing on stopping him.

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