The Facts: HC Anthony Lynn likes the direction Gordon is headed, but believes the Wisconsin product still has more juice he can bring to the team's running game. "I've watched some tape on him," Lynn said. "Man, he has some upside. He did a hell of a job from his rookie year to his sophomore year. And I told him we can take this to another level. We're going to do some things running-wise that I can think can help him."
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After a down rookie year, Gordon proved to be the back the team moved up the board to draft. He finished three yards shy of 1,000 yards and had 10 rushing TDs in just 13 games. The question this year is whether he can match last year's production if the touchdown total diminishes. The good news? Lynn took over the Bills' OC role early in 2016 and helped guide the best rushing attack in the NFL. Whether as OC last season, or as an RBs coach prior to that, Lynn has overseen nine 1,000-yard rushing seasons in 14 years coaching the position (since 2003). Gordon's meager 3.9 yards per carry belied his burst and power to break first contact behind an offensive line that opened few holes. There's reason to believe Lynn can help with some of that.