At least that’s the hope. As of Friday, Gurley was officially listed as questionable. Then, it’s off to the locker room for Gurley’s take. Really, really pleased with the progress this week, ” Fisher said after Friday’s workout at Rams Park.
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“I think around the league everybody would prefer not to tip their hand”, Fisher said. That’s kind of where we are right now. That will be a major plus for the offense; however, his addition to the 46-man active gameday roster will force the Rams to make a tough decision on who to sit down. “You have to wrap up and make sure you get him to the ground. The reps have been 50-50 between he and “Mase” (Tre Mason)”. Gurley, the number 10 pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, has been on a plan to return for this weekend’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers as he recovers from a torn ACL last fall while he was at Georgia. I feel like I’ve been doing a great job with that. “I definitely want to be out there”.
Fisher said that Gurley’s impact – if he plays – will depend on production.
Not only will Gurley’s presence allow for a better rushing game, but will give Foles a chance to use the play-action passing game, which has been ineffective through the opening two games.
Second year player, Dan McCullers also chimed in about Gurley. Backup end Eugene Sims and special teamer Chase Reynolds are out for the second straight week with knee injuries…. Although Gurley wasn’t listed on the injury report, it’s unknown if he’s in football shape going into the Rams’ week 3 matchup. According to a report from Joe Lyons of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Gurley told reporters after practice on Wednesday that if he were asked by coaches if he’s ready to play come Sunday that he would say that he’s good to go. The Rams were held to 67 yards on 13 carries and 213 total yards in their 24-10 loss at Washington.
“He’s like my little brother”, Jones said.
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“When they did call I was elated”. Fellow CB Cortez Allen (knee) and DE Cameron Heyward (elbow) were both downgraded to limited participation after practicing fully on Wednesday. Despite only playing six games in the 2014 NCAA season, he still has a lot of respect among players from the SEC. He re-injured the foot on the first day of training camp.
