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Tagged: Todd Gurley (134 Results)

Aug
26

15 to 25 touches per game for Gurley?

Atlanta offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter said on Tuesday that he envisions 26-year-old running back TODD GURLEY getting between 15 and 25 touches per game this season. Koetter added that the FalconsMore will need to see how healthy Gurley is, which remains the top concern among fantasy owners. The Falcons are hoping Gurley provides the spark the team needs in the run game after finishing just 30th in the league last year. Less

Source: Team Website

Aug
13

Falcons could limit RB Gurley’s workload in camp

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said that new running back TODD GURLEY could be among a group of players that will be limited once the team gets into the heartMore of training camp practices. Quinn did not announce a specific plan for Gurley, but the idea is likely to address the lingering issues his star running back has had with his left knee. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Ask the Experts: Which player who changed teams are you excited about?

ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: Which player are you most looking forward to seeing with their new team?  more »

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Podcast: July 22 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff navigate a world in which Cam Newton has replaced Tom Brady, DeAndre Hopkins has been traded for David Johnson, and no one has to sit through any preseason football. Sponsored by RealTime Fantasy Sports (rtsports.com).  more »

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Factoid: Todd Gurley

I’m not a big Todd Gurley fan. I would be surprised if there’s a point in any draft this year where I’m on the clock and giving any thought of selecting him. With his knee issues, I just don’t think he’s the back he was a few years back.  more »

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Jun
12

Falcons RB Gurley passes physical

Atlanta Falcons running back TODD GURLEY finally passed his team physical on Tuesday. He signed a one-year $5.5 million contract in April, but that deal was contingent on him passing hisMore physical. With that box now checked, fantasy owners will wait to see how the Falcons use Gurley and manage his problematic left knee. Gurley is coming off a season where he averaged just 3.8 yards per carry and put up career lows in carries and yards. Less

Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Jun
8

QB Ryan impressed with new RB Gurley

Atlanta quarterback MATT RYAN said recently that he has done some field work with new running back TODD GURLEY, adding that he is “really impressed” with his new teammate. Ryan also said that he thinks Gurley is going to be an “awesome fit” with the Falcons.

Source: ESPN.com

Around the NFL: Todd Gurley

Communication is one of the things tested in our current world. Getting people together in a room isn't happening, so there's some guesswork involved in any situation where ideally there'd be some physical contact. But it's a little surprising that the offensive coordinator for the team that signed Todd Gurley says he doesn't know if he's healthy.   more »

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Apr
9

Falcons officially announce Gurley deal

The Atlanta Falcons officially announced their deal with running back TODD GURLEY this week. They initially agreed to the deal on March 20th, but it was contingent on him passing aMore team physical. With the current social distancing and stay home efforts, Gurley’s physical took a bit longer to secure. The arthritis in his knee reportedly will not go away, but it is believed to be something that can be managed. Fantasy owners take note. Less

Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Mar
23

Falcons add RB Gurley to lead backfield

Less than 24 hours after the Los Angeles Rams released running back TODD GURLEY, the Atlanta Falcons agreed to a one-year, $5 million contract with the star rusher. The Falcons releasedMore DEVONTA FREEMAN, so Gurley appears to be the replacement. Gurley reportedly has a lot of football left in him, but the arthritis is his knee is believed to be an issue that will remain. Less

Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Around the NFL: Todd Gurley

The Rams released Todd Gurley today, after trying to trade him. The Falcons were reportedly interested, and since they just released Devonta Freeman, that would be an interesting landing spot; Atlanta doesn't have much else on the roster. Wherever he winds up, Gurley -- if healthy -- should be a relevant player.   more »

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Around the NFL: Todd Gurley

We've talked some in recent weeks about contracts for elite running backs, how they're underpaid compared to other positions. It would help their case if teams don't often regret the big contracts they give to those players, as is happening with the Rams and Todd Gurley.   more »

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Jan
2

Rams GM says Gurley wasn’t the same back in 2019

Los Angeles Rams GM Les Snead said this week that star running back TODD GURLEY was not the same running back this season. Snead was pointing out the obvious to fantasyMore owners, who were expecting more than a career-low 857 rushing yards from Gurley in 2019. Snead added that the team did not run the ball as effectively, something he hopes to address heading into 2020. Less

Source: NFL.com

Nov
19

Gurley looks like old self on Sunday night

On a night when the Los Angeles Rams were missing two starting wide receivers and had a reworked offensive line, the team turned to running back TODD GURLEY to carry theMore load. Gurley had 133 all-purpose yards on 28 touches, both season highs. Gurley also added a second quarter touchdown run as he finally looked like the running back fantasy owners have been waiting for. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Mailbag: November 7, 2019

Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition. Is Ronald Jones now an elite running back? How can somebody score 4 TDs one week and none the next? Shutdown corners, high-scoring rookies, declining Todd Gurley and more. more »

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