When the Melvin Gordon signing was announced, one of the key stats that I have continually seen brought up in regards to Gordon is his touchdown numbers. This is with good reason, as he ranks 5th in the entire league in total touchdowns among skill players since he entered the NFL in 2015.
While this is certainly an accomplishment to be lauded, it also requires a little bit of closer scrutiny and context, if we are going to use it as a measure of his skill or effectiveness as a back.
Disclosure before we jump into this, lest you think I’m just attempting to further my opinion or downplay the acquisition; I’m on the fence with the Gordon signing.