As he continues to rehab from Nov. 25 knee surgery, Gurley's training camp status remains unclear, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. "It's hard to say right now," coach Jeff Fisher noted recently, when asked if Gurley would be ready for the start of camp. "I can't predict that. I know he's doing well...He'll be around; he'll rehab with us during the break."
Per the report, there's a chance that Gurley could begin training camp on the Rams' preseason physically unable to perform list, and in such a scenario his chances of being ready to suit up early on this coming season would presumably lessen. According to Fisher though, if the rookie back "is not PUP-ed, then I think you could probably assume that he's going to play sooner than you think." In any case, we'd expect the Rams to proceed cautiously with Gurley, the No. 10 overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft, with fellow RB Tre Mason on hand to head the team's rushing attack until Gurley is up to the task.
Gurley is likely a wash out for this season. Certainly not worth the early round gamble in redraft leagues. You may be better off taking Mason in the 5th or 6th round. Mason is a must if you pick Gurley in the early rounds.As for keeper leagues it is a different story but I would still not bank on the kid being of any help this season. If you need help look elsewhere. Gurley is a gamble at best. If he returns one year after the injury he makes it late November. That is quite soon for a RB following ACL surgery. It is very hard for a player to come up to speed in the second half of the season. It is even harder to do it as a rookie. He may have been the best talent in the NFL draft. He is likely the best pick in a keeper league format, but very likely a wasted pick this year in redraft leagues.
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TrenchWarrior1Tue 6/23/15 8:22 PM
Gurley is likely a wash out for this season. Certainly not worth the early round gamble in redraft leagues. You may be better off taking Mason in the 5th or 6th round. Mason is a must if you pick Gurley in the early rounds.As for keeper leagues it is a different story but I would still not bank on the kid being of any help this season. If you need help look elsewhere. Gurley is a gamble at best. If he returns one year after the injury he makes it late November. That is quite soon for a RB following ACL surgery. It is very hard for a player to come up to speed in the second half of the season. It is even harder to do it as a rookie. He may have been the best talent in the NFL draft. He is likely the best pick in a keeper league format, but very likely a wasted pick this year in redraft leagues.