The Facts: There's been a lot of discussion recently about the condition of Gurley's knee. On Friday, it was the running back's turn to talk on a conference call with members of the Atlanta media. He was asked in various ways about his health and mindset after a 2019 season in which his workload was diminished and his production waned, but Gurley's confidence in himself has not been shaken one little bit. "I know I'm still that guy," Gurley said when asked if he felt he needed to prove he could still play at an All-Pro level. "I've been doing this my whole life. It's just football."
Diehards Line:Gurley, who will wear No. 21 with the Falcons, has gained at least 1,000 yards from scrimmage in each of his five NFL seasons. During his two All-Pro seasons in 2017 and 2018, Gurley amassed 3,924 total yards and scored 40 touchdowns. In Atlanta, Gurley will join an offense that does not lack for talent. The Falcons already boast two proven superstars in quarterback Matt Ryan and wide receiver Julio Jones, and an ascendant young receiver in Calvin Ridley. If Gurley can bring juice to a Falcons ground game that has been lackluster in recent seasons, it will obviously be difficult for defenses to fully contain Atlanta's offense. ... We'll continue to watch for more.