2. His Performance Earns Him A Long-Term Deal In Atlanta
While this is only a one-year deal between the Falcons and Gurley, it will turn into something more. Gurley will do enough to prove that Atlanta should reward him with a multi-year contract.
Due to the fact that he will be a 1,000-yard runner once again, he will get that new deal. The Falcons and Gurley wanted to come together on a deal. If he plays like he is capable, they are going to want to stay together.
Atlanta will end up re-signing Gurley next offseason to at least a two or three-year deal.