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Enough About Turner - Who's next behind him? (1 Viewer)
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I would say, of the people on the current roster . . . nobody worth a whole lot from a fantasy perspective. It would probably be Pinnock, but he's never going to take over a game. Sproles has some big-play ability, but I don't think he'll ever get more than 15 touches in a game.
The Chargers may draft somebody this year or sign Chris Brown or someone similar.
The Chargers may draft somebody this year or sign Chris Brown or someone similar.
-OZ-
Footballguy
If Sproles were healthy last year, I think he'd be the guy. Also, the Chargers would be more likely to trade Turner.
Although this is coming from a fan of Sproles, I watched him almost every Saturday while he was at KSU. His size and weight is a concern. Not many RBs survive at 181 lbs.
As things stand, trading Turner for a 2nd and signing Brown wouldn't be a bad move.
Although this is coming from a fan of Sproles, I watched him almost every Saturday while he was at KSU. His size and weight is a concern. Not many RBs survive at 181 lbs.
As things stand, trading Turner for a 2nd and signing Brown wouldn't be a bad move.
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Gottabesweet
Footballguy
I have Sproles and Ray Perkins on my roster.
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
Davej626
5.56 solves all
But I bet AJ takes a day one RB in the draft when Turner moves on.
:ditto:
Warhogs
Footballguy
I also would not be surprised if the Chargers took a look at Dillon if they traded Turner. I don't think any of the other currently rostered RB would be given a huge amount of touches if LT were hurt. Basically, I don't think any of them would be a good handcuff to LT and I think that is what this topic is really about.
Despyzer
Lousy Attention Whore
Maybe... but big-name free agents have never been on A.J.'s to-do list before. The only way I could see this happening is if NO other team is competing for his services and Dillon takes the "Super Bowl contender" discount at a bottom rate.
-OZ-
Footballguy
Not as good as Turner, so if the underlying question is "who's the next Turner", the answer isn't on the roster.Sproles could perform similarly to Kevin Faulk at his best. So, a fair handcuff, but not one that will win the league for you.
msommer
Footballguy
Didn't the Patriots win it three times with Kevin Faulk on their roster?It seems that a Kevin Faulk like back up is not a hindrance to win the league then. Particularly when your primary weapon is somewhat better than both Antowain Smith and Corey Dillon
Athletic Supporter
Footballguy
I think he was talking Fantasy.
Couch Potato
Footballguy
I'm a Tomlinson owner in two leagues, so I'm watching the Turner happenings closely.
Dillon has said he'll retire if he doesn't find the 'right situation.' I am speculating, but since SD would not offer him the playing time he seeks, I think he won't end up there.
Sproles will have a role in the offense as a change of pace, and sometimes even lining up as WR. He would not be counted on as a starter if LT went down however.
Pinnock is basically a FB and doesn't have the goods to be RB2.
Perkins was a UDFA who came out in 2005 and has spent most of his NFL time on the practice squad.
If Turner is traded, I expect to see a 4th or 5th round pick used on a backup, or a guy like Chris Brown signed. I think Brown, like Dillon, is looking for a bigger role though, and is more likely to end up elsewhere. If I had to make a bet, LT's backup comes out of the draft.
Dillon has said he'll retire if he doesn't find the 'right situation.' I am speculating, but since SD would not offer him the playing time he seeks, I think he won't end up there.
Sproles will have a role in the offense as a change of pace, and sometimes even lining up as WR. He would not be counted on as a starter if LT went down however.
Pinnock is basically a FB and doesn't have the goods to be RB2.
Perkins was a UDFA who came out in 2005 and has spent most of his NFL time on the practice squad.
If Turner is traded, I expect to see a 4th or 5th round pick used on a backup, or a guy like Chris Brown signed. I think Brown, like Dillon, is looking for a bigger role though, and is more likely to end up elsewhere. If I had to make a bet, LT's backup comes out of the draft.
zamboni
Footballguy
Agreed. While Brown is no world-beater, he's had some success and would be a capable backup.
Mister CIA
Footballguy
What about somebody like Demetris Summers?
Is it time to close the book on him? Google gave me nothing.
Is it time to close the book on him? Google gave me nothing.
-OZ-
Footballguy
I'll throw a name out there, that I think would be a very good backup for LT, as a 6th round pick:Jon Cornish
Couch Potato
Footballguy
Dallas signed him a couple of days after the draft last year as a UDFA out of South Carolina and was cut in August, not making the roster or the practice squad (you probably know that, but this is for everyone else, Mister CIA).He was listed in the Scout.com National Top 100 for the Class of 2003 as the top RB coming out of HS (yes, ahead of Reggie Bush), and had a solid freshman year, but a second violation of the school's drug policy led to him being kicked off the team by Steve Spurrier prior to the 2005 season. He had been disciplined the year before by Lou Holtz when he was there, banning him from team workouts for awhile.Having not played now in two years, along with the "bad seed" rep he obtained, it's unlikely he'll ever be an NFL player.
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Mister CIA
Footballguy
As a matter of fact .... .... But that is about all I know. The Cowboys' backfield was probably not the best place for him to try to crack a roster, plus he may have had the misfortune of just not being a "Parcells" kind of guy. Still, if he can't make anyone's practice squad, or play in NFLE, I guess that says he's done.
massraider
Footballguy
It'll be nice for Sproles to have someone to push around.
Sproles hasn't been able to stay healthy so I'm not sure if he's going to have much of an NFL career. I do not know if he can handle a spot where the D knows he's going to run and will probably need to be more like an "electric" 3rd down back.Pinnock is better than people think I'd bet. I've rarely seen him but he's a bit of a brutish runner with some decent hands. Tomlinson gets a ton of TDs so I could see Pinnock giving him a breather on a few. I think the Chargers would be comfy on 3rd and 1 running Pinnock behind McNeil.I don't disagree with Despyzer but I think Tomlinson only has spot backups here. Turner sorta overworks his RBs or uses them an awful lot and I expect that of Tomlinson this year. Michael Turner afforded Tomlinson the opportunity to be fresh or somewhat fresh even though the game reached the 4th quarter. Tomlinson will have it a little harder this year. So I don't think it's necessarily so correct to get overly excited about more touches for him. I'd be plenty happy(as an FF owner) with him matching last year's numbers.I still think San Diego signs Dillon if they trade Turner, it just fits too perfectly.
prymetyme25
Footballguy
Just throwing out some names in the draft.
C. Henry
Jackie Battle
T. Moss
C. Henry
Jackie Battle
T. Moss
