Like veteran defensive end Chris Clemons, Toby Gerhart was brought to the Jacksonville Jaguars to be an impact starter and veteran presence for a young, struggling team.
Gerhart was supposed to come in and be the solution at running back for a Jags team that was in absolute turmoil overall and especially on offense. His 2013 season with the Minnesota Vikings, in which he averaged 7.9 yards per carry, suggested that he was ready for a starting role after living in Adrian Peterson’s shadow for most of his career.
Given the opportunity to shine in Jacksonville, Gerhart has stumbled and bumbled his way through his big free agent deal and given the Jaguars essentially nothing at the running back position.