Michael Turner Injury Thread (1 Viewer)

[Carter_Can_Fly]

THe Falcons have been very honest about this injury right from the start. They are not manipulating the injury report in any way. They said it was a high ankle sprain right from the start but not a severe one and in turn may not cause him to miss as much time as most. Turner is also one tough guy and has already recovered from one high ankle sprain when he played with the Chargers much sooner than was expected. Some guys just have the ability to recover quickly and are able to play well through pain. Turner is one of those guys.

 

[ft_ball_fan]

dammit....i have Turner and Snelling...and really don't have any other options. Right now i have Snelling in at RB and Turner at my flex (where i've been rotating WRs...would put in Mike Wallace probably instead)....but I REALLY need this game and can't afford a goose egg.

Wallace at WR with the #3 QB starting vs BAL? I'd probably take a chance on the 2 ATL RB's if both are active...Back on topic--I agree with other people... both with Turner and Benson... both teams are listing them as Questionable.... BUT saying they're probably going to play or expected to play. How are they not probable?? The injurty report is complete

 

[David Lee Roethlisberger]

This just doesn't make any sense to me. It's not like Snelling stunk up the joint, and while I understand that the Falcons NEED this game, we're talking about the worst rushing defense in the NFL. Dead Last. El Stinko De Tampa.Why risk the bellcow now? Especially with Norwood back too?This is either Smith blowing smoke and he won't go, or Smith panicking and he will.

And it may have just cost Atlanta their season.

 

[editor47]

this is going to cost me a championship i think.

 

[The Captain]

this is going to cost me a championship i think.

same boat

 

[thatguythere]

THe Falcons have been very honest about this injury right from the start. They are not manipulating the injury report in any way. They said it was a high ankle sprain right from the start but not a severe one and in turn may not cause him to miss as much time as most. Turner is also one tough guy and has already recovered from one high ankle sprain when he played with the Chargers much sooner than was expected. Some guys just have the ability to recover quickly and are able to play well through pain. Turner is one of those guys.

How'd that work out for you...?

The Falcons made a terrible decision rushing Turner back. Hindsight is 20/20 but come on, obviously Norwood was a go, and Snelling was more than capable of rushing 12 times for 33 yards.....2.8 per carry.

 

[Tybeeman]

THe Falcons have been very honest about this injury right from the start. They are not manipulating the injury report in any way. They said it was a high ankle sprain right from the start but not a severe one and in turn may not cause him to miss as much time as most. Turner is also one tough guy and has already recovered from one high ankle sprain when he played with the Chargers much sooner than was expected. Some guys just have the ability to recover quickly and are able to play well through pain. Turner is one of those guys.

How'd that work out for you...?

The Falcons made a terrible decision rushing Turner back. Hindsight is 20/20 but come on, obviously Norwood was a go, and Snelling was more than capable of rushing 12 times for 33 yards.....2.8 per carry.

Like an idiot I switched Antonio Bryant from WR4 and inserted Turner. It totally me this week.

 

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back to the topic, any word on the severity of turners re-injured ankle?

 

[Carter_Can_Fly]

THe Falcons have been very honest about this injury right from the start. They are not manipulating the injury report in any way. They said it was a high ankle sprain right from the start but not a severe one and in turn may not cause him to miss as much time as most. Turner is also one tough guy and has already recovered from one high ankle sprain when he played with the Chargers much sooner than was expected. Some guys just have the ability to recover quickly and are able to play well through pain. Turner is one of those guys.

How'd that work out for you...?

The Falcons made a terrible decision rushing Turner back. Hindsight is 20/20 but come on, obviously Norwood was a go, and Snelling was more than capable of rushing 12 times for 33 yards.....2.8 per carry.

Upset Snelling owner?First off I did not start Turner this week....

Secondly I was in the camp that felt Turner should have rested instead of playing.

Also yesterday, looking at the stats of the Falcons running game in general it was not very good.

Snelling had 4 carries for 8 yards... 2 ypc

Norwood had 6 carries for 22 yards... 3.6 ypc

He reinjured his ankle otherwise his stat line may have been better. I did not watch the game and did not get a chance to see how he played or looked. I am sure he looked and felt fine enough in warm ups that the coaching staff, medical staff, and Turner himself felt like he could play and be successful.

Also, the Falcons Oline has been inconsistent this season.....

When healthy in 3 other games Turner has had a 2.3 ypc, a 3.7 ypc, and a 2.7 ypc.

Even had Snelling received the bulk of the carries yesterday he may have been just as bad.

 

[Hoss_Cartwright]

Why do posters have to say what the impact of Turner's situation does to their fantasy teams? I'm guilty of it myself in the past and I know you guys don't give a crap about my fantasy team, just as I don't care about yours. Will this ever stop? That was a rhetorical question.

 

[treat88]

THe Falcons have been very honest about this injury right from the start. They are not manipulating the injury report in any way. They said it was a high ankle sprain right from the start but not a severe one and in turn may not cause him to miss as much time as most. Turner is also one tough guy and has already recovered from one high ankle sprain when he played with the Chargers much sooner than was expected. Some guys just have the ability to recover quickly and are able to play well through pain. Turner is one of those guys.

How'd that work out for you...?

The Falcons made a terrible decision rushing Turner back. Hindsight is 20/20 but come on, obviously Norwood was a go, and Snelling was more than capable of rushing 12 times for 33 yards.....2.8 per carry.

I don't think you can with any credibility state that the injury yesterday was related to the injury from 2 weeks ago.He could have come into this game with zero question about his ankle and still gotten dinged on that play.

People act like HAS are some type of mystical injury that requires some minimum amount of time to heal. Fact is, they are just like any other injury. They come in a variety of severities and require differing amounts of time to recover.

Doctors, NFL trainers, and the player himself all felt that his risk of re-injury was negligible. The fact he got hurt doesn't make them wrong it just means **** happens in a violent contact sport.

 

[thatguythere]

THe Falcons have been very honest about this injury right from the start. They are not manipulating the injury report in any way. They said it was a high ankle sprain right from the start but not a severe one and in turn may not cause him to miss as much time as most. Turner is also one tough guy and has already recovered from one high ankle sprain when he played with the Chargers much sooner than was expected. Some guys just have the ability to recover quickly and are able to play well through pain. Turner is one of those guys.

How'd that work out for you...?

The Falcons made a terrible decision rushing Turner back. Hindsight is 20/20 but come on, obviously Norwood was a go, and Snelling was more than capable of rushing 12 times for 33 yards.....2.8 per carry.

Upset Snelling owner?First off I did not start Turner this week....

Secondly I was in the camp that felt Turner should have rested instead of playing.

Also yesterday, looking at the stats of the Falcons running game in general it was not very good.

Snelling had 4 carries for 8 yards... 2 ypc

Norwood had 6 carries for 22 yards... 3.6 ypc

He reinjured his ankle otherwise his stat line may have been better. I did not watch the game and did not get a chance to see how he played or looked. I am sure he looked and felt fine enough in warm ups that the coaching staff, medical staff, and Turner himself felt like he could play and be successful.

Also, the Falcons Oline has been inconsistent this season.....

When healthy in 3 other games Turner has had a 2.3 ypc, a 3.7 ypc, and a 2.7 ypc.

Even had Snelling received the bulk of the carries yesterday he may have been just as bad.

Well then, nice call sitting Turner even though he is a quick healer. Whoever was in there didn't have much of a chance when Ryan went down and Atl got behind and basically abandoned the run. Sorry but may have's and shoulda coulda's don't put points on the board. As for Snelling, I dropped him for Forsett when I heard Turner and Norwood were active. I'm not upset, but I still think it was a dumb move playing Turner.

 

[thatguythere]

THe Falcons have been very honest about this injury right from the start. They are not manipulating the injury report in any way. They said it was a high ankle sprain right from the start but not a severe one and in turn may not cause him to miss as much time as most. Turner is also one tough guy and has already recovered from one high ankle sprain when he played with the Chargers much sooner than was expected. Some guys just have the ability to recover quickly and are able to play well through pain. Turner is one of those guys.

How'd that work out for you...?

The Falcons made a terrible decision rushing Turner back. Hindsight is 20/20 but come on, obviously Norwood was a go, and Snelling was more than capable of rushing 12 times for 33 yards.....2.8 per carry.

I don't think you can with any credibility state that the injury yesterday was related to the injury from 2 weeks ago.

Huh?Michael Turner is done for the day after re-injuring his ankle in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Bucs.

Turner had his leg bent back awkwardly, putting pressure on his sprained ankle. Rotoworld

 

[Buzzbait]

THe Falcons have been very honest about this injury right from the start. They are not manipulating the injury report in any way. They said it was a high ankle sprain right from the start but not a severe one and in turn may not cause him to miss as much time as most. Turner is also one tough guy and has already recovered from one high ankle sprain when he played with the Chargers much sooner than was expected. Some guys just have the ability to recover quickly and are able to play well through pain. Turner is one of those guys.

How'd that work out for you...?

The Falcons made a terrible decision rushing Turner back. Hindsight is 20/20 but come on, obviously Norwood was a go, and Snelling was more than capable of rushing 12 times for 33 yards.....2.8 per carry.

I don't think you can with any credibility state that the injury yesterday was related to the injury from 2 weeks ago.

Huh?Michael Turner is done for the day after re-injuring his ankle in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Bucs.

Turner had his leg bent back awkwardly, putting pressure on his sprained ankle. Rotoworld

Same leg but that doesn't mean a sprain in the same spot. Glazer reported yesterday in the post game wrap on TV that the injury wasn't in the same spot. I don't know if that's a good thing or bad. In any case the poster who you responded to is correct. You can't at this point state that the injury was related to the same one from two weeks ago until we get more news on the injury.

 

[HULLOBUDMAN]

Why do posters have to say what the impact of Turner's situation does to their fantasy teams? I'm guilty of it myself in the past and I know you guys don't give a crap about my fantasy team, just as I don't care about yours. Will this ever stop? That was a rhetorical question.

I am not even going to give you an answer to that question...

 

[Hoss_Cartwright]

Why do posters have to say what the impact of Turner's situation does to their fantasy teams? I'm guilty of it myself in the past and I know you guys don't give a crap about my fantasy team, just as I don't care about yours. Will this ever stop? That was a rhetorical question.

I am not even going to give you an answer to that question...

Go ahead and give it your best shot.

 

[HULLOBUDMAN]

Why do posters have to say what the impact of Turner's situation does to their fantasy teams? I'm guilty of it myself in the past and I know you guys don't give a crap about my fantasy team, just as I don't care about yours. Will this ever stop? That was a rhetorical question.

I am not even going to give you an answer to that question...

Go ahead and give it your best shot.

Sorry, I guess it was a bad shot at humor since a rhetorical question is not expected to be answered.

 

[Hoss_Cartwright]

Why do posters have to say what the impact of Turner's situation does to their fantasy teams? I'm guilty of it myself in the past and I know you guys don't give a crap about my fantasy team, just as I don't care about yours. Will this ever stop? That was a rhetorical question.

I am not even going to give you an answer to that question...

Go ahead and give it your best shot.

Sorry, I guess it was a bad shot at humor since a rhetorical question is not expected to be answered.

....the first question wasn't rhetorical, the second one was.

 

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bump for any INJURY updates

TIA

 

[harryhood]

I'm just a casual observer but I did have experience with this same situation about 10 weeks ago.

Sounds like Frank Gore all over again.

 

[Mikey16x]

Any info on Turner?

 

[bshell27]

 

[MCguidance]

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?...=bell_stephania

Michael Turner, RB, Atlanta Falcons: While Matt Ryan suffered a new injury, Turner aggravated an already ailing ankle. It came as somewhat of a surprise that Turner was active Sunday as he was still recovering from a high ankle sprain. Turner, who was injured in Week 10, sat out Week 11 and had been limited in practice leading up to Week 12. Although Turner had clearly made progress with his ankle, he entered the game in all likelihood at less than 100 percent. After a messy pileup in the third quarter, Turner limped off the field and his status for this week remains uncertain.

 

[the spanker]

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?...=bell_stephania

Michael Turner, RB, Atlanta Falcons: While Matt Ryan suffered a new injury, Turner aggravated an already ailing ankle. It came as somewhat of a surprise that Turner was active Sunday as he was still recovering from a high ankle sprain. Turner, who was injured in Week 10, sat out Week 11 and had been limited in practice leading up to Week 12. Although Turner had clearly made progress with his ankle, he entered the game in all likelihood at less than 100 percent. After a messy pileup in the third quarter, Turner limped off the field and his status for this week remains uncertain.

Doesn't sound good. He may be done for a while.

 

[Carter_Can_Fly]

THe Falcons have been very honest about this injury right from the start. They are not manipulating the injury report in any way. They said it was a high ankle sprain right from the start but not a severe one and in turn may not cause him to miss as much time as most. Turner is also one tough guy and has already recovered from one high ankle sprain when he played with the Chargers much sooner than was expected. Some guys just have the ability to recover quickly and are able to play well through pain. Turner is one of those guys.

How'd that work out for you...?

The Falcons made a terrible decision rushing Turner back. Hindsight is 20/20 but come on, obviously Norwood was a go, and Snelling was more than capable of rushing 12 times for 33 yards.....2.8 per carry.

Upset Snelling owner?First off I did not start Turner this week....

Secondly I was in the camp that felt Turner should have rested instead of playing.

Also yesterday, looking at the stats of the Falcons running game in general it was not very good.

Snelling had 4 carries for 8 yards... 2 ypc

Norwood had 6 carries for 22 yards... 3.6 ypc

He reinjured his ankle otherwise his stat line may have been better. I did not watch the game and did not get a chance to see how he played or looked. I am sure he looked and felt fine enough in warm ups that the coaching staff, medical staff, and Turner himself felt like he could play and be successful.

Also, the Falcons Oline has been inconsistent this season.....

When healthy in 3 other games Turner has had a 2.3 ypc, a 3.7 ypc, and a 2.7 ypc.

Even had Snelling received the bulk of the carries yesterday he may have been just as bad.

Well then, nice call sitting Turner even though he is a quick healer. Whoever was in there didn't have much of a chance when Ryan went down and Atl got behind and basically abandoned the run. Sorry but may have's and shoulda coulda's don't put points on the board. As for Snelling, I dropped him for Forsett when I heard Turner and Norwood were active. I'm not upset, but I still think it was a dumb move playing Turner.

Normally I don't respond to such a reply but come on now your sarcasm is unwaranted and not appreciated.Some people have the ability to bounce back from injures quicker than others. Turner although not 100% was still able to come back and play hence it shows a couple of things. He can play with pain and bounce back from injuries quite well.

He obviously would have had to have been medically cleared, and prove enough to the coaches and himself that he was good to go in the game.

 

[jestertj]

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?...=bell_stephania

Michael Turner, RB, Atlanta Falcons: While Matt Ryan suffered a new injury, Turner aggravated an already ailing ankle. It came as somewhat of a surprise that Turner was active Sunday as he was still recovering from a high ankle sprain. Turner, who was injured in Week 10, sat out Week 11 and had been limited in practice leading up to Week 12. Although Turner had clearly made progress with his ankle, he entered the game in all likelihood at less than 100 percent. After a messy pileup in the third quarter, Turner limped off the field and his status for this week remains uncertain.

This reminds me of Frank Gore re-injuring his ankle on his first carry against the Vikes and then missing what, 5 weeks?

 

[todisco1]

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?...=bell_stephania

Michael Turner, RB, Atlanta Falcons: While Matt Ryan suffered a new injury, Turner aggravated an already ailing ankle. It came as somewhat of a surprise that Turner was active Sunday as he was still recovering from a high ankle sprain. Turner, who was injured in Week 10, sat out Week 11 and had been limited in practice leading up to Week 12. Although Turner had clearly made progress with his ankle, he entered the game in all likelihood at less than 100 percent. After a messy pileup in the third quarter, Turner limped off the field and his status for this week remains uncertain.

This reminds me of Frank Gore re-injuring his ankle on his first carry against the Vikes and then missing what, 5 weeks?

He missed two weeks (and the bye, so maybe would have been three if the bye wasn't there).

 

[bocksheesh]

Do we have any insight into whether Norwood will carry the load if Turner can't go? Or will it be a 50/50 split with Snelling?

Any word out of Atlanta?

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Ryan Dembisky writes...Jerious Norwood (RB, Falcons) - The song remains the same in Week 12 as the best pickup once again comes courtesy of Michael Turner's ankle. Last week, Jason Snelling benefited from the injury because Norwood was also inactive. This week, however, all three players began the game healthy. When Turner re-aggravated the ankle, a fresh Norwood filled in admirably. The stats were not exactly jaw-dropping -- just 22 yards rushing -- but he did find pay dirt with a nice 22-yard reception for a touchdown. Early indications look like we should see at least one big week from Norwood before Turner returns to action.

 

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Ryan Dembisky writes...Jerious Norwood (RB, Falcons) - The song remains the same in Week 12 as the best pickup once again comes courtesy of Michael Turner's ankle. Last week, Jason Snelling benefited from the injury because Norwood was also inactive. This week, however, all three players began the game healthy. When Turner re-aggravated the ankle, a fresh Norwood filled in admirably. The stats were not exactly jaw-dropping -- just 22 yards rushing -- but he did find pay dirt with a nice 22-yard reception for a touchdown. Early indications look like we should see at least one big week from Norwood before Turner returns to action.

this seems like pure speculation that norwood would get the majority of snaps over snelling if turner is out. IMO it seems snelling is more the turner role and norwood is more the COP back. am i wrong?

 

[(unwelcomed)GUEST]

Snelling will certainly be the goaline vulture, if they get near it against a strong Philly D.

 

[jestertj]

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?...=bell_stephania

Michael Turner, RB, Atlanta Falcons: While Matt Ryan suffered a new injury, Turner aggravated an already ailing ankle. It came as somewhat of a surprise that Turner was active Sunday as he was still recovering from a high ankle sprain. Turner, who was injured in Week 10, sat out Week 11 and had been limited in practice leading up to Week 12. Although Turner had clearly made progress with his ankle, he entered the game in all likelihood at less than 100 percent. After a messy pileup in the third quarter, Turner limped off the field and his status for this week remains uncertain.

This reminds me of Frank Gore re-injuring his ankle on his first carry against the Vikes and then missing what, 5 weeks?

He missed two weeks (and the bye, so maybe would have been three if the bye wasn't there).

Thanks for that. Three weeks is huge at this time of year.

 

[greggorymac]

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?...=bell_stephania

Michael Turner, RB, Atlanta Falcons: While Matt Ryan suffered a new injury, Turner aggravated an already ailing ankle. It came as somewhat of a surprise that Turner was active Sunday as he was still recovering from a high ankle sprain. Turner, who was injured in Week 10, sat out Week 11 and had been limited in practice leading up to Week 12. Although Turner had clearly made progress with his ankle, he entered the game in all likelihood at less than 100 percent. After a messy pileup in the third quarter, Turner limped off the field and his status for this week remains uncertain.

This reminds me of Frank Gore re-injuring his ankle on his first carry against the Vikes and then missing what, 5 weeks?

He missed two weeks (and the bye, so maybe would have been three if the bye wasn't there).

Thanks for that. Three weeks is huge at this time of year.

Fortunately ATL is still in the wild card hunt so next week (or the following week) if it's 50/50 on his health, ATL will probably error on the side of him playing as they'll desperately need the win. If ATL was out of the playoff picture they would probably shut him down altogether. The best thing Turner owners can hope for this week is an ATL win to keep their playoff hopes alive.

 

[bjabrad]

I just picked up Norwood since he's the best RB available on most WW but I'm not playing him yet. I'm concerned by the combination of splitting time with Snelling on top of a new QB since Matt Ryan won't be playing. I guess I typically steer away from wholesale change until I can see a pattern or a glimmer of hope. Very conservative but typically works well. I want opinions about Norwood and if you think he can put up decent stats with a new QB and splitting time with Snelling vs the CIN DEF.

 

[NYRAGE]

D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons RB Michael Turner (ankle) said he does not regret trying to play in Week 12 with a high ankle sprain. 'I'll do it every time. The team needs me out there. We need everybody out there. If I can go and give some type of effort, I'll suit up and go each time. I don't have any regrets about that,' Turner said. He said he is day-to-day for Week 13.

Maybe Michael doesn't regret it, but the rest of us do!

 

[Anonymous Internet User]

D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons RB Michael Turner (ankle) said he does not regret trying to play in Week 12 with a high ankle sprain. 'I'll do it every time. The team needs me out there. We need everybody out there. If I can go and give some type of effort, I'll suit up and go each time. I don't have any regrets about that,' Turner said. He said he is day-to-day for Week 13.

Maybe Michael doesn't regret it, but the rest of us do!

Matt Ryan doesn't share this view.

 

[Garts]

LOL...so is he playing or is he out??

cripes

 

[PatrickT]

LOL...so is he playing or is he out??cripes

Probably the GTD, but if I were a Turner owner, I'd make other plans.

 

[Garts]

Please come back for my playoff game this weekend...I know you don't give a s***....but I need ya...

 

[Hoss_Cartwright]

Any news on Turner?

 

[beaubohm]

Any news on Turner?

i asked around yesterday afternoon and got a couple of somewhat differing opinions. here is the response i got from nfl reporter adam caplan:"caplannfl Less than 50-50. Needs to practice some. RT @beaubohm: @caplannfl what odds would you give of michael turner playing this wk vs NO?"

and here is what J Michael Moore of atlantafalcons.com had to say:

"FalconsJMoore @beaubohm Should know more on Wednesday, but he's never been a guy to miss more than a 1-game stretch."

my takeaway is that he is somewhere around a 50-50 shot and hopefully we find out more today. not that helpful i realize, but that's what i'm hearing at least. somewhat interesting that J Moore is leaning toward him playing on sunday. personally i'd value his opinion re Turner over caplan's, FWIW.

 

[Bad_Mo]

Even if he plays, I'm not sure how many would start him if they are beginning their playoffs this week. Too risky to many.

 

[zamboni]

I think Turner owners need to move on without him. As noted, even if he does play, there's always the threat of re-aggravation of the ankle on any given carry, and I'm concerned he won't have the same burst.

If the Falcons lose this weekend (a good chance considering they're facing the Saints), their playoff hopes are largely shot and the team may decide to shut him down for the year.

 

[Garts]

I think Turner owners need to move on without him. As noted, even if he does play, there's always the threat of re-aggravation of the ankle on any given carry, and I'm concerned he won't have the same burst.If the Falcons lose this weekend (a good chance considering they're facing the Saints), their playoff hopes are largely shot and the team may decide to shut him down for the year.

well when your other option is Marshawn Lynch, Turner at 50% is an upgrade for me.

 

[Knobs]

Updated the headline.

 

[Garts]

Updated the headline.

I heard he didn't go yesterday, was he out there today??

 

[The Man With No Name]

Updated the headline.

I heard he didn't go yesterday, was he out there today??

John Clayton said Turner did less than matt Ryan did in practice and he thinks both will not be able to play.

 

[Garts]

Updated the headline.

I heard he didn't go yesterday, was he out there today??

John Clayton said Turner did less than matt Ryan did in practice and he thinks both will not be able to play.

OK thanks man.At least it won't be a tease where he goes and after 6 carries mails it in.

 

[pecorino]

so who do the homers think will get the bulk of the carries, norwood or snelling?

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

I think Turner owners need to move on without him. As noted, even if he does play, there's always the threat of re-aggravation of the ankle on any given carry, and I'm concerned he won't have the same burst.If the Falcons lose this weekend (a good chance considering they're facing the Saints), their playoff hopes are largely shot and the team may decide to shut him down for the year.

I doubt it unless the ankle is a lot worse than we're hearing about. I don't think he goes this weekend because of his very limited practice schedule but if they lose this weekend, it doesn't mean Turner's done if the ankle is OK the following week. These guys are getting paid big chunks of money and if they're OK to play even with the playoffs not in the picture, they will play . Of course, if he's limping around and all that kind of stuff, he won't but my guess is he'll be ready the following week.