Yahoo Sports NFL on Ashton Jeanty
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Jeanty is going to be just fine. More than that, he might be the least of their concerns. History suggests something far more compelling is in play, the kind of turnaround that flips the entire narrative... By February, don't be surprised if Jeanty's name is in the Offensive Player of the Year conversation. Just like Gurley in 2017.
STACKED’s take
Jeanty poised for Gurley-like breakout with new scheme, line upgrades, and QB direction.
The source projects Ashton Jeanty for a significant breakout in Year 2, drawing a direct parallel to Todd Gurley's 2016-to-2017 leap. Jeanty rushed for 975 yards on 3.7 yards per carry as a rookie, but the source argues the disappointing efficiency was a system/supporting-cast problem, not a talent issue. With new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak (replacing Pete Carroll), upgraded offensive line (Tyler Linderbaum now highest-paid center in football; Kolton Miller healthy), and new quarterback direction (Fernando Mendoza or Kirk Cousins), the source expects Jeanty's ground game to unlock. The source specifically notes Kubiak's edge-focused run scheme is tailor-made for Jeanty's burst and vision, and projects his passing-game role to expand beyond his 55-catch, 356-yard rookie season. The source concludes: 'By February, don't be surprised if Jeanty's name is in the Offensive Player of the Year conversation. Just like Gurley in 2017.'
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