CTaylor42 Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 It sounds like Turley's career is in jeopardy. http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/STL/7543461 Turley leaves camp to have back checked NFL.com wire reports MACOMB, Ill. (Aug. 1, 2004) -- One day after re-injuring his surgically repaired back, St. Louis Rams offensive tackle Kyle Turley is leaving training camp to get further tests, and he's concerned the situation could be career-threatening. Turley underwent an MRI exam on July 31, and drove back to St. Louis after that. He also talked of possibly meeting with a back specialist in Los Angeles. "It was a threat to my career last year," Turley said. "For it to have possibly reoccurred is definitely a bigger threat." Turley left the field on a cart during the morning practice. He has been trying to build his strength since the surgery, after which he lost about 30 pounds and experienced atrophy in his right leg. He had been seeing limited action in workouts. When the Rams reported to training camp, coach Mike Martz downplayed doubts about Turley's readiness. Turley said that he may have tried to do too much at the start of camp. "I think in general, being out here too early and going too hard too soon hurt me," Turley said. "A couple of plays in particular, you just get put in a bad position. It can happen to anybody at anytime, but I think I'm a little more vulnerable to it." Last year was Turley's first with the Rams and he started all 16 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakehunter Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 thats ashame... i always liked how turley played hard. hopefully he can get better and finish his career on a higher note then this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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