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During the early phases of the Falcons’ acclimation period, Gurley walked with a noticeable limp and wore a compression sock on his left leg, yet he showed speed and explosion during drills.
One source familiar with Gurley from his days with the Rams told ESPN, “He can’t put his foot in the dirt and go like the old Todd Gurley, but he could still be a productive back."
Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter, who praised Gurley’s speed, power and elusiveness as the former NFC Offensive Player of the Year, agreed that Gurley can still be effective but wondered how often he can do it in terms of durability.
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Falcons considering limited workload for Todd Gurley in training camp
Coach Dan Quinn hinted that the team might take precautions with Gurley during camp to ensure that he is at his best for the regular season.
During the early phases of the Falcons’ acclimation period, Gurley walked with a noticeable limp and wore a compression sock on his left leg, yet he showed speed and explosion during drills.
One source familiar with Gurley from his days with the Rams told ESPN, “He can’t put his foot in the dirt and go like the old Todd Gurley, but he could still be a productive back."
Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter, who praised Gurley’s speed, power and elusiveness as the former NFC Offensive Player of the Year, agreed that Gurley can still be effective but wondered how often he can do it in terms of durability.
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