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An emotional Gurley wins offensive rookie honor

SAN FRANCISCO • Other than perhaps a playoff berth, Todd Gurley couldn’t have asked for a better rookie season in the NFL.

Capping an inaugural season in which he topped 1,000 yards rushing and made the Pro Bowl, the Rams’ running back was named the NFL’s offensive rookie of the year as voted on by the Associated Press.

Last month, Gurley also was named rookie of the year by the Pro Football Writers of America.

His voice nearly cracking with emotion, Gurley told a national television audience during Saturday’s NFL Honors show that the award: “Definitely means a lot.