Rams RB Todd Gurley won't be 'bell cow' going forward

[polamalubeast]

Four months after Super Bowl LIII, questions still abound about the health of Todd Gurley's fickle left knee.

The Los Angeles Rams running back has been held out of on-field team practices during offseason workouts, instead taking part in a "planned training program." Gurley is also reportedly trying to shed half a dozen pounds down to 218 in an attempt to lighten the load on a knee that held him back down the stretch of last season.

Rams coach Sean McVay addressed Monday reports of Gurley's desire to play at a lower weight, expressing optimism about the running back's health heading into 2019.

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[AtlantaDan]

Four months after Super Bowl LIII, questions still abound about the health of Todd Gurley's fickle left knee.

The Los Angeles Rams running back has been held out of on-field team practices during offseason workouts, instead taking part in a "planned training program." Gurley is also reportedly trying to shed half a dozen pounds down to 218 in an attempt to lighten the load on a knee that held him back down the stretch of last season.

Rams coach Sean McVay addressed Monday reports of Gurley's desire to play at a lower weight, expressing optimism about the running back's health heading into 2019.

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Brilliant move by the Rams to reset the market for running backs last summer with two years left on Gurley’s rookie deal :coffee:

[st33lersguy]

A by-committee player at the cost of the highest paid RB.

[86WARD]

So this is Rappaport’s theory and not fact...