NFL Free Agency: Minnesota Vikings Toby Gerhart Has Starter Potential

February 8, 2014   ·   Cian Fahey   ·   Jump to comments

Minnesota Vikings running back Toby Gerhart is about to become a free agent.
Gerhart was the 51st overall pick of the 2010 draft, but his NFL career has been mostly irrelevant to this point. In four seasons, he has just 276 carries for 1,305 rushing yards, 77 receptions for 600 receiving yards and eight total touchdowns with seven fumbles.
For the Vikings, Gerhart has been a wasted draft pick. However, it's unfair to call him a bust. Gerhart hasn't busted based on his performance, but rather he landed in the worst possible spot to have prolonged success.
For four seasons, Gerhart has been the Vikings' second option behind Adrian Peterson.
Peterson's various injury issues have afforded Gerhart some opportunities to start, and he has had touches sparingly throughout games, but he has never been a focal point of the offense. As a bigger back with an abrasive running style, more touches should allow Gerhart to be more successful.
He has averaged 4.7 yards per carry...

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