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When the Falcons signed Todd Gurley soon after he was released by the Rams in March, they also acquired the mystery of his knee injury history.Nearly twomonths after his team addedthe two-time All-Pro running back, Atlanta's offensive coordinator, Dirk Koetter, admitted in a video call with local reporters that there are concerns about whether Gurley will be healthy enough to contribute in 2020.Here it is in video form: "The main question, that no one seems to know, is what is his health status?" Chris Carson Jersey Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) MORE: What Koetter says isfair,given that Gurley hasn't had a chance to both get and pa s a physical since the signing. But being too brutally honest with the situation wasn't the best idea, given that the Falcons' front office expre sed great confidence in Gurley's future health statuswhen Warren Moon Jersey giving him a one-year, $5 million deal to replace the released Devonta Freeman.The Falcons were expected to selecta running back at some point during the 2020 NFL Draft for further insurance regardle s, but they instead rested on the three backs they took on Day 3 in the past three drafts in order:Ito Smith, Brian Hill and Qadree Ollison. Gurley's age (26 in August) might suggest he can still handle a feature role, but the reality is, his heavy Rams Benson Mayowa Jersey mileage and the wear and tear that came with it say he's better off with a more managed workload.The Falcons' recent best backfield history has been a committee of Freeman and Tevin Coleman. Last season, with Freeman hurt often and Coleman gone in free agency, the rushing attack in Koetter's return ranked No. 30 in the NFL.During Koetter's previous stint as Atlanta's offensive coordinator from 2012 to 2014, he also employed committees that included Michael Turner, Steven Jackson and Freeman in the early-down power roles and Seattle Seahawks Sleepwear Underwear Jacquizz Rodgers as the change of pace receiving back. Based on his comments and play-calling past,overextending Gurley doesn't seem to be in Atlanta's plans.MORE: Gurley, in his bestyears, has been a prolific, explosive between-the-tackles runner all the way through the red zone. With Sean McVay's offense in Los Angeles, he also became a top-flight busy receiver, leading the NFL with 2,093 yards from scrimmage.Because of that skill set, Koetter did add that he thinks Gurley is "a heck of a player." The Falcons desperately need a 15-to-20touch Gurley to improve an anemic running game and support a strong pa sing game, given thatSmith, Hill and Ollison, for Jamarco Jones Jersey one reason or another, weren't effective filling in for Freeman last season.With the current uncertainty about Gurley's health expre sed by Koetter, there's now a lot more uncertainty about how much the Falcons can and will use Gurleyin 2020.