Michael Turner (1 Viewer)

[Maurile Tremblay]

Eh, I'm in the minority but I don't like Turner. I'd sell him. Just my opinion. I have a bias against backups who people think when they get their shot are bust out studs. I think it is more likely that back ups don't become studs, sure it happens but you can get mad value for a guy that has ridden the pine for years, take it, stud possible, unknown train wreck also possible. For every Lamont Jordan and Chester Taylor there are a million Marcel Shipps and Anthony Thomas's.

I don't think anyone is saying that Michael Turner is awesome because he's a backup who will get a chance to start next year.I think people are saying he's awesome because he breaks tackles and makes yards after contact better than anyone in the league, and he's got great vision and breakaway speed.If I were looking for guys to compare him to, it I would not start with Chester Taylor. I would start with a young Jamal Lewis.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Eh, I'm in the minority but I don't like Turner. I'd sell him. Just my opinion. I have a bias against backups who people think when they get their shot are bust out studs. I think it is more likely that back ups don't become studs, sure it happens but you can get mad value for a guy that has ridden the pine for years, take it, stud possible, unknown train wreck also possible. For every Lamont Jordan and Chester Taylor there are a million Marcel Shipps and Anthony Thomas's.

I don't think anyone is saying that Michael Turner is awesome because he's a backup who will get a chance to start next year.I think people are saying he's awesome because he breaks tackles and makes yards after contact better than anyone in the league, and he's got great vision and breakaway speed.If I were looking for guys to compare him to, it I would not start with Chester Taylor. I would start with a young Jamal Lewis.

Testify!Jamal Lewis pre-ACL tears is an excellent compare - the balance, the power generated with the short stride, the fifth gear... I love it. This is about the worst possible time you could pick to trade Turner. If you really don't believe in him, at least wait until his value temporarily peaks when he gets signed to a new team, but beware, his value will grow even more once everyone sees what he can with a full load.

 

[-OZ-]

Eh, I'm in the minority but I don't like Turner. I'd sell him. Just my opinion.

I have a bias against backups who people think when they get their shot are bust out studs. I think it is more likely that back ups don't become studs, sure it happens but you can get mad value for a guy that has ridden the pine for years, take it, stud possible, unknown train wreck also possible.

For every Lamont Jordan and Chester Taylor there are a million Marcel Shipps and Anthony Thomas's.

I don't think anyone is saying that Michael Turner is awesome because he's a backup who will get a chance to start next year.I think people are saying he's awesome because he breaks tackles and makes yards after contact better than anyone in the league, and he's got great vision and breakaway speed.

If I were looking for guys to compare him to, it I would not start with Chester Taylor. I would start with a young Jamal Lewis.

Jamal's probably a good comparison. I was thinking Travis Henry (oddly, another Tennessee back). There have been a few times this year when I'm watching the Chargers, see a great run and think LT finally got it going, only to then see #33.

 

[perry147]

Eh, I'm in the minority but I don't like Turner. I'd sell him. Just my opinion.

I have a bias against backups who people think when they get their shot are bust out studs. I think it is more likely that back ups don't become studs, sure it happens but you can get mad value for a guy that has ridden the pine for years, take it, stud possible, unknown train wreck also possible.

For every Lamont Jordan and Chester Taylor there are a million Marcel Shipps and Anthony Thomas's.

I don't think anyone is saying that Michael Turner is awesome because he's a backup who will get a chance to start next year.I think people are saying he's awesome because he breaks tackles and makes yards after contact better than anyone in the league, and he's got great vision and breakaway speed.

If I were looking for guys to compare him to, it I would not start with Chester Taylor. I would start with a young Jamal Lewis.

Jamal's probably a good comparison. I was thinking Travis Henry (oddly, another Tennessee back). There have been a few times this year when I'm watching the Chargers, see a great run and think LT finally got it going, only to then see #33.

Jamal Anderson is who I would compare him too. Jamal Anderson = Height: 5' 11'' Weight: 236 with break away speed.

Micahel Turner = HT: 5-10, WT: 237 with break away speed.