Adam Shefter : Atlanta Falcon's RB Michael Turner Being Released - Page 2 - New England Patriots Forums

scout · 02-22-2013, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Pats0204

No thanks. Not only is RB not a priority for us (although that doesn't mean you pass a good player up at any position), but Turner has been run into the ground. Wayyyyy too much tread on those tires. Kinda reminds me of LJ. He was a beast then fell off the planet in 1 season.

Chargers let the wrong guy go. It would have pissed off the fan base, but the right move.

***Brady_to_Moss*** · 02-22-2013, 06:30 PM

way to many miles on him. No thanks. We have ridley, vereen and woodhead

***Tunescribe*** · 02-22-2013, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Deus Irae

Not directly related to Turner, necessarily, but...

The Patriots have a guy who failed a PED test as part of the RB group. We shouldn't be so quick to dismiss the idea of a replacement.

IIRC (reading between the lines), BB didn't seem too concerned at the time about what Boldin did to earn the suspension. I don't think it ever went public what he was ingesting, but I'm guessing it wasn't anything heavy duty.

CheeseMonkeys · 02-22-2013, 06:54 PM

The NEP's money is better suited for acquiring a WR or DB. I think the Pats are set at RB with Ridley/Vereen/Woodhead. I see them bringing in a Vet to battle for a roster spot with Bolden.

DaBronxPats14 · 02-22-2013, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DaBruinz

What about Ridley, Vereen and Boldin??? Vereen has shown he's got that breakaway speed as well. RB is the last position we need to worry about besides QB.

DaB I agree That's what I meant in my post about us being sured up with 4 RBS if Woodhead is here & RB not bein a priority. I was sayin Turner would be a positive in any rotation scheme on a team that can use him.

Thunderkyss · 02-22-2013, 09:04 PM

I bet he becomes the Jets short yardage back.

VJCPatriot · 02-22-2013, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Tunescribe

Yup. The Pats have a pretty effective three-headed beast at RB (four if you include Woodhead). And they're young. No need for veteran help there.

Don't forget we are getting Demps as well. I very much doubt the Pats are adding a RB unless he comes at a bargain investment price. I loved 'Turner the Burner' when he first came out in the 2004 draft. Unfortunately Pats didn't pick him. They took a guy named Cedric Cobbs in round 4 instead. Turner was selected in round 5. The rest is history.

Reminds me of some other draft misfires, such as Chad Jackson over Jennings and Brandon Tate over Mike Wallace.

BlueThunder · 02-23-2013, 06:36 PM

Hate it when anyone brings up misfires....

How many other teams passed them over also??

20/20 hindsight is always perfect.