Carl’s Jr.’s newest pitch man Todd Gurley enjoying OTAs, California lifestyle

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OXNARD, Calif. — Surrounded by a large group of reporters, Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley looked as comfortable in front of the crowd as he does in his new California home.

A year ago at this time, the Rams were pinning the hopes of their running game and offense to Gurley, the No. 10 overall pick. That might not have been so bad were it not for the fact Gurley was unable to participate in the team’s organized team activities and was still recovering from a torn left ACL.

Understandably, Gurley had his share of trepidation about opening up to the media and talking about football when he wasn’t yet able to play. Any of that caution has been swept away underneath an Offensive Rookie of the Year award and Gurley’s new-found Hollywood stage.

Todd Gurley seems to be getting a good handle on his new surroundings. AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

At one point during his Wednesday media session, Gurley was asked how he liked the “California Classic” burger that he is now endorsing for fast-food chain Carl’s Jr.

Without missing a beat, Gurley laughed and went right back into pitchman mode.

“The burger was excellent,” Gurley said. “Go get the California Classic Burger from Carl’s Jr. There’s one right up the street, so I don’t want to hear any excuses.”

Gurley’s gregarious mood was undoubtedly correlated to the fact he had just completed his second organized team activity. While rehabbing his knee last year, Gurley spent most of his time working on the sideline with athletic trainer Byron Cunningham, and most of that work was limited to running in a straight line.

Sure, Gurley attempted to jump into …

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