IRVINE, Calif. -- If you ever wondered just how important star running back Todd Gurley is to his team, look no further than the third installment of "Hard Knocks," the HBO series that follows the Los Angeles Rams through training camp.
In it, Rams head coach Jeff Fisher gave his defensive coaches some very explicit instructions.
"So everybody understands, defensively, that Gurley doesn't need to f---ing be hit in the 9-on-7 [drill], OK?" Fisher said. "I don't want '30' tackled. We need '30.' So, individual groups, let your guys know, '30' doesn't go to the ground in a team period or a 9-on-7.