The Facts: Working his way back from a knee injury, Gordon has increased his workload over the course of the offseason program. Combined with a better understanding of the playbook, the running back has turned heads in recent weeks. He believes he is reacting rather than thinking, and his comfort is evident in his play according to coaches and teammates. "He definitely finished strong," said OC Ken Whisenhunt. "He finished on an upbeat. You could see him get more comfortable with the runs we're asking him to do. Part of it is what does he do well? Early in this period, he wasn't doing a whole lot. He was just doing the individual. I think part of it for him was getting it through his mind that he was ready to go. But probably over the past two weeks I've seen some really nice cuts, some explosive runs and hopefully that trend will continue."
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It’s no secret that 2015 was a difficult year for Gordon the rookie. The highly touted RB admits he did not live up to the billing, and no one was more disappointed in his performance than himself. That’s why he needs to make the most of a sophomore campaign he believes many are overlooking. The underdog role is one that Gordon has never played before in his career, but he believes it suits him perfectly for 2016. “I have something to prove more than ever before, and I like that way right now,” he said. For fantasy owners, last year's poor showing will drive his price down. And that should make him of interest to you.