Challenger 72 Posted September 27, 2015 3 carries for 2 yards!! He is the next AP? Really?!! Sorry for the double post, there was an error with my first post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray_T 590 Posted September 28, 2015 It was my opinion that they shouldnt have brought him back this soon. I dont truly believe this is an indicator of his talent level. There are two issues: 1) ACL Tear and repair typically takes 18 months to heal and get back to where you were. In the old days it was a 2 year recovery, but technology is better. ADP did it in 12 months, but hes the only one I am aware of that was able to come back in less than a year and play effectively. I'd consider this the exception to the rule. That being said, the last thing to come back to a RB after this type of injury and surgical recovery is the burst, and speed in changing direction. I'll be honest, I didnt see the game, but comments led me to believe the burst wasnt there. 2) the second issue is Rust. he hasnt played. and we'd be foolish to think hes gonna come in and be sharp in his reads. In many respects, this is preseason for him. I wouldnt worry about it. ----------------------- He still wont be startable for a number of weeks (I'd say at least 4-6 weeks) and There is the possibility that he may not be startable this year for fantasy purposes. He is more likely to be helpful in the Fantasy football playoffs (if you make the playoffs) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DankNuggs 305 Posted September 28, 2015 Now that the shine of him playing is worn off, have to deal with the fact he plays for the Rams who have an awful offense. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squintz82 45 Posted September 28, 2015 Why is this even a topic? What did people expect in Gurley's first professional carries? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R8RMick 242 Posted September 28, 2015 I think that Rams team is better than it's showing, especially the offensive line. Fisher has shown he'll ride a back if he can find one. I'm trying to trade for Gurley in my keeper league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boston Three Party 6 Posted September 28, 2015 Started Gurley and Gordon over...wait for it....Blount and Sproles. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murf74 461 Posted September 28, 2015 Started Gurley and Gordon over...wait for it....Blount and Sproles. Why would you have started Gurley? Gordon, for sure, but Gurley? Ehhh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrG 94 Posted September 28, 2015 Mason has underperformed and this guy is rusty. Give him a few weeks and we will see. Can he pass block and can he catch. I do not know. To me, they should be going w Cunningham first. He can at least catch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,459 Posted September 28, 2015 Agree why would you even think about starting Gurley ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Byrdman5 104 Posted September 28, 2015 Started Gurley and Gordon over...wait for it....Blount and Sproles. Here is a tip. Start Blount when the pats face a crappy team. Bench him when they play a tough defensive team, because they will spread the ball out and probably use Lewis more. No idea why you would start Gurley.. Guess you were anxious? He's coming off an injury and has not contact in a long time. Also he is coming back sooner than expected so you need to give him time before you can start him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squintz82 45 Posted September 28, 2015 Agree why would you even think about starting Gurley ? This. He even said today that he feels great, but still has to get back into it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stonewall 647 Posted October 1, 2015 anyone rolling him out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TennisMenace 156 Posted October 1, 2015 anyone rolling him out? If I had him, he would for sure be rolled out next week if healthy and feeling good, but not this week. I figure, he needs three full weeks of training. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squintz82 45 Posted October 1, 2015 I'm waiting until week 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray_T 590 Posted October 1, 2015 If I had him, he would for sure be rolled out next week if healthy and feeling good, but not this week. I figure, he needs three full weeks of training. at least. all players in the NFL get a couple weeks of camp and 4 preseason games to shake the rust off. What has Gurley Had? My bet is not enough. He is at least 3-4 weeks from being startable. (Likely more) As for those of you who started him.... Lesson learned. I always wait until that injured player has a game under their belts before inserting them into the lineup. I suppose if I was in a pinch due to injuries and bye weeks, I'd make an exception and hope for the best, but to insert him and play him over an established player who is healthy wasnt your best move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barber2309 26 Posted October 1, 2015 I'm waiting until week 5 I am waiting to see something from him. If that happens before the week 6 bye, great. They have a tough schedule against the run until after the bye though. If he shows something before the bye, I might start him week 7. That is probably the earliest I start him though unless he breaks out one week first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobby heenan 60 Posted October 1, 2015 https://mtc.cdn.vine.co/r/videos/4897E913811259981705952493568_4461802090a.1.0.13844258070202563948.mp4?versionId=g_TIdJNNcr5ief9rcb71Y07u9wT8.qG1 watch this vine a few times...and watch what might have happened had he continued to stay his course and have a little more patience and let it develop.....that will hopefully come with a little more experience and practice time....a little more patience on that run and he might have busted it off for 50 yards if he gets through that crease that developed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stonewall 647 Posted October 4, 2015 He's getting the rust shaken off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TennisMenace 156 Posted October 4, 2015 As long as he keeps playing with no injury, that is a very good thing. But yes, he needs time to get into the swing of the NFL speed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IMMensaMind 459 Posted October 4, 2015 I'm going to offer the Gurley owner Andrew Luck straight up for him - and I'm going to be rebuffed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted October 4, 2015 I know he pulled up on that run to keep the clock going but he could have pressed the gas and scored a 40yd td. Dumb, but they won so oh well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barber2309 26 Posted October 4, 2015 I know he pulled up on that run to keep the clock going but he could have pressed the gas and scored a 40yd td. Dumb, but they won so oh well. That was the exact opposite of dumb. He had the maturity not to think about his own stats and realized by sitting he ensured they could take a knee and end it. Bad for fantasy teams starting him? Sure. Dumb? No, not at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted October 5, 2015 That was the exact opposite of dumb. He had the maturity not to think about his own stats and realized by sitting he ensured they could take a knee and end it. Bad for fantasy teams starting him? Sure. Dumb? No, not at all.Those big highlight plays are worth a lot of money come contract time. Him scoring doesn't hurt their chances of winning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barber2309 26 Posted October 5, 2015 Those big highlight plays are worth a lot of money come contract time. Him scoring doesn't hurt their chances of winning. He will have more than enough highlight reels and organizations will be even more impressed with a clip like this showing his maturity at such a young age. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brotherbock 349 Posted October 5, 2015 That was the exact opposite of dumb. He had the maturity not to think about his own stats and realized by sitting he ensured they could take a knee and end it. Bad for fantasy teams starting him? Sure. Dumb? No, not at all. But...good for people starting AZ defense, salvage a few points there. I'm a Gurley fan now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobbyn2022 53 Posted October 5, 2015 Kids a mobster and he's probably only 80-90 percent he's gonna be a beast. He will be the #1 back drafted next year. Yup he's that good and I'm a bell owner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted October 5, 2015 Kids a mobster and he's probably only 80-90 percent he's gonna be a beast. He will be the #1 back drafted next year. Yup he's that good and I'm a bell owner. Man idk about that. Bell is so good and the steelers offense is better plus an easier division. Maybe he does go #1 in a lot of drafts, but Bell is the man imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SAA 12 Posted October 5, 2015 Gurley or Yeldon the rest of the way? Both are available on waivers and I can now drop T Taylor due to Brady's bye week is past. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zac3434 5 Posted October 5, 2015 Those big highlight plays are worth a lot of money come contract time. Him scoring doesn't hurt their chances of winning. Him going for endzone there gives the Rams a slight chance of a loss, if he gets popped by defender in front of him and loses the ball. Him going down gives the Rams no chance of losing that game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barber2309 26 Posted October 5, 2015 Man idk about that. Bell is so good and the steelers offense is better plus an easier division. Maybe he does go #1 in a lot of drafts, but Bell is the man imo. Gurley. Better team will equal more carries. Otherwisw, both are in somewhat similar bad offenses where they should carry the load. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted October 5, 2015 Gurley. Better team will equal more carries. Otherwisw, both are in somewhat similar bad offenses where they should carry the load. The Steelers are a bad offense? Thats not true at all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stonewall 647 Posted October 5, 2015 Got him in a trade 2 weeks ago, so I am thrilled to see his production today. But......maybe we oughta see him play a few games before we move him above Bell next year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brotherbock 349 Posted October 5, 2015 Got him in a trade 2 weeks ago, so I am thrilled to see his production today. But......maybe we oughta see him play a few games before we move him above Bell next year? Nah. I'm gonna email my league tonight and lock in my pick for next year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barber2309 26 Posted October 5, 2015 The Steelers are a bad offense? Thats not true at all Quoted the wrong post. I was responding to the held on or Gurley question. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squintz82 45 Posted October 5, 2015 Kid just earned a spot in my lineup. I haven't seen that combination of power and speed since AP. He doesn't even look like he's trying on this run, and the speed he's flying passed defenders is ridiculous http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap3000000549742/Rams-Todd-Gurley-runs-for-52-yards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 2,459 Posted October 5, 2015 Gurley or Yeldon the rest of the way? Both are available on waivers and I can now drop T Taylor due to Brady's bye week is past. Gurley , can't believe he his even available . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stonewall 647 Posted October 5, 2015 Kid just earned a spot in my lineup. I haven't seen that combination of power and speed since AP. He doesn't even look like he's trying on this run, and the speed he's flying passed defenders is ridiculous http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap3000000549742/Rams-Todd-Gurley-runs-for-52-yards In fairness, the line provided him a hole that Sankey coulda run through. He did show great speed, though. I also liked the way he jumped up in the face of his tackler......got some fire in his belly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squintz82 45 Posted October 5, 2015 In fairness, the line provided him a hole that Sankey coulda run through. He did show great speed, though. I also liked the way he jumped up in the face of his tackler......got some fire in his belly. I was talking about his speed, not ability to find a hole Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snatchit 108 Posted October 5, 2015 Gurley or Yeldon the rest of the way? Both are available on waivers and I can now drop T Taylor due to Brady's bye week is past. omg.. that is the dumbest post i have ever read Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SAA 12 Posted October 5, 2015 omg.. that is the dumbest post i have ever read Guess you haven't read very many posts FFToday has Yelden ranked #19 and Gurley #21 for Rest of The Way Rankings leading into this weekend. Both performed well this week. I can't believe they are available either, but our league has small benches, so quite a few players get dropped probably too early. So who would you take? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
