After an impressive showing in 2015 that earned him NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors, Rams running back Todd Gurley saw his production decline in 2016.

However as far as he’s concerned, the blame for that should not fall on running backs coach Skip Peete. In fact, according to Rams reporter Dani Klupenger, Gurley really wants to continue to work with Peete in 2017.

McVay said the day before he met with Skip Peete, he got a phone call from Todd Gurley. Gurley asked for another chance to work with Peete. — Dani Klupenger (@daniklup) February 9, 2017

Peete joined the Rams coaching staff last season after spending 15 years as an NFL running backs coach with the Oakland Raiders and then the Dallas Cowboys, as well as two seasons with the Chicago Bears.

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Prior to the NFL, Peete coached Pro Football Hall of Famer Curtis Martin at Pittsburgh as his RBs coach, and he helped Marion Barber to his only Pro Bowl after joining the Cowboys staff in 2007.

It’s also worth noting that while Gurley did slump in his sophomore season, he still put up some respectable numbers behind an absolutely atrocious offensive line, especially considering the inconsistency he dealt with at quarterback and head coach.