With avoiding the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list to begin training camp, how early would you select him in drafts?!Michael Fabiano NFL Media Senior AnalystGurley could start slow, finish strongThere's still some risk in drafting Gurley, who could open the season with a lighter workload than as the look to ease him back into the offense. In fact, I wouldn't be shocked if Mason were actually the better fantasy option for the first few weeks. With that said, I'd still target the rookie Davis Bertans Jersey out of Georgia as a high-end No. 3 fantasy back/flex starter in most leagues. While he could start off slowly, Gurley is the type of player who can make a major impact as the season rolls on. I'd have no problem grabbing him at the end of Round 5 or the beginning of Round 6. !Alex Gelhar NFL Media Writer/EditorLooking up at Gurley's high ceilingI consider myself lucky that I'll get to see Gurley in the preseason before any of my main leagues hold their fantasy drafts. However, if I were forced to draft now, I'd be comfortable taking Gurley in the fifth round, and maybe even the fourth depending on how the board was falling to me. While there are certainly question marks with the former Georgia Bulldog, his ceiling is just too high to ignore at that point. He's , after proven contributors like and , but before other young backs with high-ceilings (and loads of questions) like , and even . !Marcas Grant Anzejs Pasecniks Jersey NFL Media EditorHigh-five for GurleyLearning that was likely going to be available for the start of training camp was a pleasant surprise -- emphasis on the word surprise. After hearing the news, I moved him up to the 23rd-ranked running back and would certainly consider him in the fifth or sixth round. Despite the good news, there is still some reason to be concerned. According to reports, the aren't likely to rush Gurley into a big role to begin the season with Mason expected to take the "" of the carries. Then there's the i sue of Gurley (and Mason, for that matter) playing in a offense that has lacked both an identity and a direction in the past couple of seasons. We've seem this team squander talent in the past and there's no guarantee they won't do it again. Nonethele s with St. Louis investing so much in a player they believe can be the team's future at running back, it's Moritz Wagner Jersey a wise decision to expect quality production. Even if Gurley doesn't begin the season as the starter, he should take over the job before the year is over. !Matt Franciscovich NFL Media A sociate EditorBuild a foundation before GurleyThere's a big difference when it comes to a player suiting up for a game and being effective from a fantasy perspective. So while it's a great sign that avoided the PUP list, there is still no promising when the ' first round draft pick will be able to shoulder the ma sive workload expected of a starting NFL running back. Optimistic minded fantasy enthusiasts will naturally draw comparisons of Gurley's recovery to 's triumphant return in 2012 in which he started Week 1 of with 84 rushing yards on 17 carries and two touchdowns following an ACL tear a mere nine months prior. But St. Louis is fortunate enough to have other options () and will be looking to mitigate the risk on their investment as much as po sible. It's already been reported that Mason is expected to get the of carries early in the season which is reason enough to not let him slip beyond Round 6. Mason averaged 16.5 rushes per game from Week 9 on last season, so even if Gurley is healthy enough to share a split workload, I don't see him getting enough opportunities to contribute to fantasy teams in big way early on. Gurley's is a little too rich for my liking when there are proven runners available like still on the board at that point. While he has much greater value in keeper leagues, I'd be more comfortable picking up the rookie runner somewhere between Rounds 7-9 in redraft formats this draft season, after I've already built a solid foundation at running back. !Matt Harmon NFL Media A sociate EditorPreaching cautious optimismThis is a tough question, because my firm stance all summer was that I'd be fading this season. The former Georgia star would frequently go off the board in the fourth or fifth rounds in drafts after the took him 10th overall. Paying that high of a price for a guy who seemed likely to mi s time early in the season felt foolish to me. That is, until he avoided starting training camp on the PUP list. Shabazz Napier Jersey The appear to be putting Gurley on the fast track to take over as this offense's centerpiece. The physical talent with this player is unquestionable, and his track record in college is hard proof of that. The only trouble is whether the are the right situation for that to Admiral Schofield Jersey shine through, and that proposition comes with many problems. Contrary to conventional thought, offenses with high-octane pa sing games are more conducive to fantasy succe s for young running backs (think or ), rather than power run games. With Jeff Fisher and at the helm, the are the farthest thing from an aggre sive aerial attack. St. Louis also could start multiple rookies on an offensive line with much to prove. Even though Gurley is an ultra-talented running back, he'll have to do a ton to overcome a situation not ready made for big numbers. With that in mind, I still feel closer to my original stance of fading than suddenly encouraged to take the plunge in the required rounds. Although I'm le s firm in my reject of Gurley's stock, and can see a good argument for taking him. With still in the fold, I'd be interested in taking a stab at him if his ADP keeps falling. He might be able to maintain stand-alone value in this run heavy offense, even with Gurley shouldering the heavy load.