The Facts: When it comes to the eventual debut of rookie Todd Gurley, HC Jeff Fisher sees it as a process. And while they do that, Mason sees an opportunity. "Tre Mason is still here," Mason said. "Give me the ball. I'm ready to rock. That's how I feel about the situation."

Diehards Line: As NFL.com's Conor Orr notes, the odd thing is that Mason, at 5-8, 207 pounds, was probably never going to be an every down back. He is one of the league's best change-of-pace backs and was firmly in mind when the franchise decided to select Gurley in the first round of this year's draft. Though the three-down back is making a comeback, it's interesting to hear the perception among players at the position. At the least, there seems to be a competitive feel from Mason. "I feel like he's my teammate now and if you guys need information on Todd Gurley you should ask Todd Gurley," Mason said. "That's how I feel." Nothing the matter with some friendly -- or even some not so friendly -- competition.