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DaBronxPats14 · 02-22-2013, 05:07 PM

Turner Is a Beast! Wonder what he will get on open market. Would BB Be Interested?

Atlanta Falcons likely to release Michael Turner, sources - ESPN

***KontradictioN*** · 02-22-2013, 05:14 PM

He was a beast, but those legs are beginning to show the signs of absorbing too much punishment. Had 222 carries for 880 yards (3.6 YPC). He'll only continue to slow down at age 31. Some team will pick him up and, depending on how deep they are at RB, may be able to extend his career and squeeze a couple of productive years out of him. But I don't see that team being the Pats.

DaBronxPats14 · 02-22-2013, 05:28 PM

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He was a beast, but those legs are beginning to show the signs of absorbing too much punishment. Had 222 carries for 880 yards (3.6 YPC). He'll only continue to slow down at age 31. Some team will pick him up and, depending on how deep they are at RB, may be able to extend his career and squeeze a couple of productive years out of him. But I don't see that team being the Pats.

He would be valuable in a rotation scheme. He has a nose for end zone with 10 TDs in his last 2 years and still has break'away speed. I know our priority will be Welker/#1 WR with our running game sured up & (Woodhead)?

Pats0204 · 02-22-2013, 05:46 PM

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.

Claremonster · 02-22-2013, 05:51 PM

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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.

Usually a lot of tread on tires is a good thing.

I know what you meant though...

***DaBruinz*** · 02-22-2013, 06:05 PM

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He would be valuable in a rotation scheme. He has a nose for end zone with 10 TDs in his last 2 years and still has break'away speed. I know our priority will be Welker/#1 WR with our running game sured up & (Woodhead)?

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.

fxkane · 02-22-2013, 06:07 PM

We rotate backs, so perfect for Turner. But only at a price he would most certainly not want.

TriplecHamp · 02-22-2013, 06:11 PM

Tell me when AP, Shady, Rice, Gore or Charles gets released. Then I'll be interested in "upgrading" the running back position. Turner brings nothing to the table that we don't already have on the roster except mileage.

***Tunescribe*** · 02-22-2013, 06:15 PM

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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.

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.

***Deus Irae*** · 02-22-2013, 06:18 PM

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.