Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter envisions between 15 to 25 touches per game for new running back Todd Gurley, provided the running back's left knee remains healthy throughout the 2020 season.
"I think a minimum of 15 touches and a high of [25]," Koetter told ESPN in a phone interview Tuesday. "But you've got to realize we've got a lot of guys that need touches. You're going to have 64 plays in a game on average on offense. Depending on where you're at in the season and wear and tear, I think the low is 15 and maybe the high end 25.
The Falcons currently have Gurley on a "load management" plan in preparation for the Sept. 13 season opener at home against the Seahawks. Gurley sat out two padded practices during training camp thus far but participated in Monday's scrimmage, although he did not have a heavy workload. Gurley averaged 16.9 touches per game last year for the Rams, which was off his career average of 20.3. Gurley cited playing in 15 games last season as reason why people should not fret about the durability of his left knee. Gurley is ranked 15th on our RB list.
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