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I think there are a number of things he could be upset about. Being taken out on 3rd downs probably is one of them. Another could be the defenses crowding the line of scrimmage because the game plan or Keenum doesn't back them off.
He's not had anywhere to go, so I don't think he can be disappointed in himself but perhaps I'm sure he's disappointed in the production.
I think we're all frustrated with the offense. He probably thought the offense would take a few steps forward but it seems to have regressed from even the pitiful state it was in last season.
To be honest I think he is angry and he could point to the OL, the play calling, coaching and game planning or even himself.
He said they needed to execute. And you can't have a big game every game. The audio was hard to hear on my phone so I'm not sure if he said anything condemning anyone. I didn't hear anything that would lead me to believe he feels trapped or said anything politically incorrect.
Edit: Listening to it without watching his reactions, it seems like he is frustrated with the execution and the lack of production and scoring on offense. It also sounds like the last thing he feels like doing is answering questions. I don't think there is any more to it than that.
I think you;re just engaged in little bit of fan projection. I doubt a mature professional would voice the kinds of things you're listing even if he thought them. Compare that to the always uncomplaining Steven Jackson, who actually really did have to deal with the kinds of issues you are imagining for Gurley.
In terms of what he said there's a transcript.
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Rams RB Todd Gurley
(On what it was like playing in that environment)
“It was good, it felt great.”
(On what it’s like to bounce back after last week’s performance)
“It felt good just to be able to put up some points. Obviously, we can do a lot better. But, we’ll look at the film tomorrow, and get back to work.”
(On if the crowd fueled his performance)
“Yeah, that helped us out. But, we can’t depend on the crowd. We have got to go get our own energy. The crowd was definitely in it, and did a good job.”
(On what way he felt the team improved this week)
“We put some points on the board, just here to scare.”
(On what the offense needs to do to score)
“I don’t know. We’ll find out tomorrow.”
(On if he was frustrated by his personal performance)
“It’s whatever. It’s football, you’re not going to have a great game every game.”
(On his thoughts regarding rushing the ball to set up the Rams’ play-action passing scheme)
“I don’t know. I’m not an (Offensive Coordinator) OC. I can’t really tell you. Just go out there and run the plays coach gives us.”
(On if there were any changes in preparation leading up to this game)
“I don’t think anything last week had anything to do with it. Like I said, we’re going to run our offense. We just need to go out there and execute, and put some points on the board. It’s a simple game. We’ve been doing this our whole lives. Play football, win the one-on-ones, and make plays.”
(On if he felt any extra motivation leading into the game)
“No. I’m ready to play every week. I treat every game like the same.”
(On his thoughts regarding QB Case Keenum’s performance)
“He did a great job. Obviously, we didn’t have any turnovers, so that was definitely a plus. We don’t turn the ball over, your chances are you’re probably going to win.”
(On if he feels defenses are focusing more on stopping him)
“It’s the same as last year. Got to go out there and, like I said, execute and win.”
(On his thought getting the first win under his belt)
“It felt good. First home game in this city. About to go on the road for a couple weeks.”
(On the reception of the fans in the Coliseum)
“It was great. They had high energy all game. They did a great job.”
(On the amount of field goals in comparison to the lack of touchdowns)
“We got the win. We got to go out there and score some touchdowns. But hey, it’s better than what we did last week; better improvement.”
