Rams news: Sean McVay says the way Todd Gurley works 'rubs off on his teammates'

It has been just over a week since the Los Angeles Rams decided ink Pro Bowl running back Todd Gurley to a lucrative four-year, $60 million extension with $45 million guaranteed that will keep him with the team over the next six seasons.

Gurley has developed into one of the best players in the league his position behind his stellar production on the field that head coach Sean McVay believes that his performance and competitiveness rubs off on his teammates, according to Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.

“Last year’s production isn’t really a reflection of the value that he provides because he did such a great job,” McVay said. “But he’s so much more than that to our team, the way that he competes in protection, the way that he works and the way that rubs off on his teammates.”

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The 23-year-old has shown a tremendous amount of work ethic and dedication to his craft that helped him become one of the top running backs that the Rams have built their offensive game plan around. Gurley is a unique talent that has now become an even greater threat out of the backfield with his playmaking ability as a receiver that had led to many highlight-worthy plays while helping his team become the most explosive offense last season.

Los Angeles has a chance to build off that success this upcoming season with another year under their belt in McVay's offense and the addition of star wide receiver Brandin Cooks. With a player like Gurley helping lead the charge, should push the Rams to greater heights behind him setting the standard for the type of work ethic and competitive drive he has on and off the field.

This gives more insight into another reason why the Rams have made him the highest-paid running back in the league that they firmly believe can not only live up to the expectations of the deal but pass that.

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