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Who will be next years Michael Turner (1 Viewer)

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I am in a partial keeper $200 auction league and was able to get Turner last year for a buck and held onto him for this year - not a bad value!!!

Looking ahead to next year, any thoughts on someone to stash away?

I know its early, but would like to get the jump on my league.

 
A player who is currently a backup and changes teams via trade or FA? Pierre Thomas, Mike Bush/Justin Fargas, Derrick Ward, Darren Sproles, Kevin Jones, Jerious Norwood, Fred Jackson, Sammy Morris, Ricky Williams, Chester Taylor to name a few....

Not sure any have the talent of a guy like Turner, but there is a good chance a few of these guys get a shot at a starting gig next year.

 
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The only notable starting RB who will be a UFA is Brandon Jacobs. Ward will be 29 and I don't see Bradshaw as an every down back. If Jacobs doesn't resign, both Ward and Bradshaw will likely split the work.

The other back on my radar is Hightower. Edge is getting pretty old and Hightower is playing a nice sized role in the offense. Edge is slated to receive 5 mil next year, so they might cut him to try and resign Boldin.

 
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Justin Fargas is a forgotten man lately.

I could see him working into another team's rotation as a change of pace guy. But no backup has Turner's potential.

 
When is Edge's deal done? I think he has one more year left after 2008, but Hightower is definitely someone to keep an eye on.

 
A player who is currently a backup and changes teams via trade or FA? Pierre Thomas, Mike Bush/Justin Fargas, Derrick Ward, Darren Sproles, Kevin Jones, Jerious Norwood, Fred Jackson, Sammy Morris, Ricky Williams, Chester Taylor to name a few....Not sure any have the talent of a guy like Turner, but there is a good chance a few of these guys get a shot at a starting gig next year.
With Mike Bush in mind - is he a free agent? If so do you believe he holds more value than Kevin Smith in a keeper league? I really liked him before he broke his leg in school, but have not paid much attention to him with the Raiders.
 
I think the folks naming Kevin Jones, Chester Taylor, Cadillac Williams, Justin Fargas, etc. are completely missing the point here.

These are all NFL backs who've had a shot and never really cashed in. The odds of someone having an opportunity and blowing it but later becoming a superstud are pretty slim. For those of you looking for next year's fantasy/dynasty gold, that is NOT the place to look.

A few years ago I was looking at Frank Gore as the next big fantasy stud. He looked great when finally given the shot in limited action, and the next year absolutely blew up. Michael Turner was the next guy I targeted for the same reasons. The bottom line is that neither of these guys had a shot and failed. Look at Priest Holmes years before that -- again, a guy who was just stuck in a spot where he didn't have instant opportunity. Once he got that chance, he was unreal. The same for LJ when he was behind Priest...

Way I see it, folks in this thread seem to be looking in the wrong places.

One of my best guesses so far would be Hightower. Kid runs like a maniac (reminds me a lot of Barber in running style AND haircut), is behind an aging Edge and, with some experience, could potentially be a standout.

Who are the other hidden gems? I don't know. But I do know it's not Cadlliac or Justin Fargas.

 
I think the folks naming Kevin Jones, Chester Taylor, Cadillac Williams, Justin Fargas, etc. are completely missing the point here.

These are all NFL backs who've had a shot and never really cashed in. The odds of someone having an opportunity and blowing it but later becoming a superstud are pretty slim. For those of you looking for next year's fantasy/dynasty gold, that is NOT the place to look.

A few years ago I was looking at Frank Gore as the next big fantasy stud. He looked great when finally given the shot in limited action, and the next year absolutely blew up. Michael Turner was the next guy I targeted for the same reasons. The bottom line is that neither of these guys had a shot and failed. Look at Priest Holmes years before that -- again, a guy who was just stuck in a spot where he didn't have instant opportunity. Once he got that chance, he was unreal. The same for LJ when he was behind Priest...

Way I see it, folks in this thread seem to be looking in the wrong places.

One of my best guesses so far would be Hightower. Kid runs like a maniac (reminds me a lot of Barber in running style AND haircut), is behind an aging Edge and, with some experience, could potentially be a standout.

Who are the other hidden gems? I don't know. But I do know it's not Cadlliac or Justin Fargas.
They are slim, but that one Priest Holmes...
 
Caddalac Williams is done! Is anyone ever gonna figure that out? Even if his knee recovers he has a disk in his back will never let him return!

Of all names listed here I would say Chestor is best bet. Very similar situation to Turners last year.

I think Sproles will stay in SD but could be huge on any giving week. About same fed up problem we dealed with Turner for years. You pick a week to start him your miss every time! Then the next week with him on your bench he rambles off for 200 and 3 tds.

 
I like Derrick Ward. He might be the Giants best RB right now (& could emerge this season & end up being their feature back). I own Hightower in a dynasty league, but I'm not sure he'll ever get the chance to be their feature back. He may not be dynamic enough. Plus, Arizona is primed to take a RB on day-1 next year, IMO.

 
I think Fred Jackson is making a case for a more prominent role with his team next season. He'll be an exclusive rights free agent this offseason according to rotoworld.

 
I think the folks naming Kevin Jones, Chester Taylor, Cadillac Williams, Justin Fargas, etc. are completely missing the point here.These are all NFL backs who've had a shot and never really cashed in. The odds of someone having an opportunity and blowing it but later becoming a superstud are pretty slim. For those of you looking for next year's fantasy/dynasty gold, that is NOT the place to look.A few years ago I was looking at Frank Gore as the next big fantasy stud. He looked great when finally given the shot in limited action, and the next year absolutely blew up. Michael Turner was the next guy I targeted for the same reasons. The bottom line is that neither of these guys had a shot and failed. Look at Priest Holmes years before that -- again, a guy who was just stuck in a spot where he didn't have instant opportunity. Once he got that chance, he was unreal. The same for LJ when he was behind Priest...Way I see it, folks in this thread seem to be looking in the wrong places. One of my best guesses so far would be Hightower. Kid runs like a maniac (reminds me a lot of Barber in running style AND haircut), is behind an aging Edge and, with some experience, could potentially be a standout.Who are the other hidden gems? I don't know. But I do know it's not Cadlliac or Justin Fargas.
I agree on all of your picks here, except Kevin Jones. He actually has put up stud like numbers before, but got hurt. Consistently. Nothing saying he can't go Fred Taylor, and put his injury prone past behind him. Could be the same deal with Chris Perry this season. We'll see.
 
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I am in a partial keeper $200 auction league and was able to get Turner last year for a buck and held onto him for this year - not a bad value!!!Looking ahead to next year, any thoughts on someone to stash away? I know its early, but would like to get the jump on my league.
:coffee: I agree with Lumpkin and Hightower. I would also say maybe Mclain. It looked like Ray Rice was the real deal, but Leron is having his way with the touches he gets.Accidentally used the wrong quote. It was the Kevin Jones, Lumpkin and Hightower post.
 
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I like Derrick Ward. He might be the Giants best RB right now (& could emerge this season & end up being their feature back). I own Hightower in a dynasty league, but I'm not sure he'll ever get the chance to be their feature back. He may not be dynamic enough. Plus, Arizona is primed to take a RB on day-1 next year, IMO.
This is my call as well. I think the Giants let Jacobs walk (contract year).
 
I like Derrick Ward. He might be the Giants best RB right now (& could emerge this season & end up being their feature back). I own Hightower in a dynasty league, but I'm not sure he'll ever get the chance to be their feature back. He may not be dynamic enough. Plus, Arizona is primed to take a RB on day-1 next year, IMO.
By the looks of things, Arizona needs a QB more than they need a RB. Leinart is a BUST and poor Kurt can't keep possession of the ball.
 
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I don't see the Giants letting Jacobs walk... (Giants fan and homer) maybe wishful thinking. Also, Bradshaw has shown absolutely no inability to carry a full load, he's smaller, yes but has shown he is very scrappy. He doesn't lack the power that most think. There is no doubt in my mind that Bradshaw can carry the ball 25+ a game.

 
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I think Fred Jackson is making a case for a more prominent role with his team next season. He'll be an exclusive rights free agent this offseason according to rotoworld.
I picked up Fred Jackson in my dynasty league this year - I think he definitely has shown he can put up good numbers when given touches. Not sure if a team would see him as a starter, but I can see him switching teams, going into a RBBC and flat out winning the job. Exclusive rights FA - what does that mean?
 
I think the folks naming Kevin Jones, Chester Taylor, Cadillac Williams, Justin Fargas, etc. are completely missing the point here.These are all NFL backs who've had a shot and never really cashed in. The odds of someone having an opportunity and blowing it but later becoming a superstud are pretty slim. For those of you looking for next year's fantasy/dynasty gold, that is NOT the place to look.
concur :thumbdown:
 
I think the folks naming Kevin Jones, Chester Taylor, Cadillac Williams, Justin Fargas, etc. are completely missing the point here.These are all NFL backs who've had a shot and never really cashed in. The odds of someone having an opportunity and blowing it but later becoming a superstud are pretty slim. For those of you looking for next year's fantasy/dynasty gold, that is NOT the place to look.A few years ago I was looking at Frank Gore as the next big fantasy stud. He looked great when finally given the shot in limited action, and the next year absolutely blew up. Michael Turner was the next guy I targeted for the same reasons. The bottom line is that neither of these guys had a shot and failed. Look at Priest Holmes years before that -- again, a guy who was just stuck in a spot where he didn't have instant opportunity. Once he got that chance, he was unreal. The same for LJ when he was behind Priest...Way I see it, folks in this thread seem to be looking in the wrong places. One of my best guesses so far would be Hightower. Kid runs like a maniac (reminds me a lot of Barber in running style AND haircut), is behind an aging Edge and, with some experience, could potentially be a standout.Who are the other hidden gems? I don't know. But I do know it's not Cadlliac or Justin Fargas.
I agree on all of your picks here, except Kevin Jones. He actually has put up stud like numbers before, but got hurt. Consistently. Nothing saying he can't go Fred Taylor, and put his injury prone past behind him. Could be the same deal with Chris Perry this season. We'll see.
I don't disagree with what you're saying, but the odds are very against them. Jones has never pieced it together other than in spurts. He is always hurt. Perry is also always hurt and has been disappointing in limited action.Neither of this guys will be next year's Michael Turner.
 
I like Derrick Ward. He might be the Giants best RB right now (& could emerge this season & end up being their feature back). I own Hightower in a dynasty league, but I'm not sure he'll ever get the chance to be their feature back. He may not be dynamic enough. Plus, Arizona is primed to take a RB on day-1 next year, IMO.
This is my call as well. I think the Giants let Jacobs walk (contract year).
Didn't DWard sign a 1 year contract as well though? Maybe I'm mistaken
 
I think the folks naming Kevin Jones, Chester Taylor, Cadillac Williams, Justin Fargas, etc. are completely missing the point here.

These are all NFL backs who've had a shot and never really cashed in. The odds of someone having an opportunity and blowing it but later becoming a superstud are pretty slim. For those of you looking for next year's fantasy/dynasty gold, that is NOT the place to look.

A few years ago I was looking at Frank Gore as the next big fantasy stud. He looked great when finally given the shot in limited action, and the next year absolutely blew up. Michael Turner was the next guy I targeted for the same reasons. The bottom line is that neither of these guys had a shot and failed. Look at Priest Holmes years before that -- again, a guy who was just stuck in a spot where he didn't have instant opportunity. Once he got that chance, he was unreal. The same for LJ when he was behind Priest...

Way I see it, folks in this thread seem to be looking in the wrong places.

One of my best guesses so far would be Hightower. Kid runs like a maniac (reminds me a lot of Barber in running style AND haircut), is behind an aging Edge and, with some experience, could potentially be a standout.

Who are the other hidden gems? I don't know. But I do know it's not Cadlliac or Justin Fargas.
They are slim, but that one Priest Holmes...
IIRC, Holmes was pretty good for the 1.5 years or so he was a starter in Baltimore. He didn't blow his chance in Baltimore, he got hurt and was replaced with a top-5 pick. It wasn't a huge surprise that he was successful in KC. :shrug:
 
I think the folks naming Kevin Jones, Chester Taylor, Cadillac Williams, Justin Fargas, etc. are completely missing the point here.

These are all NFL backs who've had a shot and never really cashed in. The odds of someone having an opportunity and blowing it but later becoming a superstud are pretty slim. For those of you looking for next year's fantasy/dynasty gold, that is NOT the place to look.

A few years ago I was looking at Frank Gore as the next big fantasy stud. He looked great when finally given the shot in limited action, and the next year absolutely blew up. Michael Turner was the next guy I targeted for the same reasons. The bottom line is that neither of these guys had a shot and failed. Look at Priest Holmes years before that -- again, a guy who was just stuck in a spot where he didn't have instant opportunity. Once he got that chance, he was unreal. The same for LJ when he was behind Priest...

Way I see it, folks in this thread seem to be looking in the wrong places.

One of my best guesses so far would be Hightower. Kid runs like a maniac (reminds me a lot of Barber in running style AND haircut), is behind an aging Edge and, with some experience, could potentially be a standout.

Who are the other hidden gems? I don't know. But I do know it's not Cadlliac or Justin Fargas.
They are slim, but that one Priest Holmes...
IIRC, Holmes was pretty good for the 1.5 years or so he was a starter in Baltimore. He didn't blow his chance in Baltimore, he got hurt and was replaced with a top-5 pick. It wasn't a huge surprise that he was successful in KC. :thumbdown:
Kinda why I was :shrug:
 
But no backup has Turner's potential.
What are you basing this on? Turner was a backup.Barber was a backup.Priest was a backup.LJ was a backup.
Let's not forget Shaun Alexander, who sat behind Ricky Watters for 2(?) years
And before SA was Ahman Green who sat behind Ricky until being traded to Green Bay where he blew up.There are plenty of candidates right now, but I don't think anyone has established themselves enough to be as clear cut as Chester, Lamont or Turner looked like while they were still backups. Betts looked that way before he resigned in Washington.What does Jerious Norwood's contract situation look like?
 
But no backup has Turner's potential.
What are you basing this on? Turner was a backup.Barber was a backup.Priest was a backup.LJ was a backup.
Let's not forget Shaun Alexander, who sat behind Ricky Watters for 2(?) years
And before SA was Ahman Green who sat behind Ricky until being traded to Green Bay where he blew up.There are plenty of candidates right now, but I don't think anyone has established themselves enough to be as clear cut as Chester, Lamont or Turner looked like while they were still backups. Betts looked that way before he resigned in Washington.What does Jerious Norwood's contract situation look like?
I believe Norwood is a FA in 2010. I am considering keeping him this year in anticipation of that. I think given a chance, he's the real deal. Still surprised not too many people are talking about Sproles. There were 2-3 page threads on the guy just a week or two ago. He's looked good in limited duty and he's a free agent next year. He's a completely different style of player than Turner, not as brusing and looking forward to next year, he might be pulled in short yardage situations. He does have good hands and has shown abilitly to be explosive with the ball once he does catch it. Maybe a team that is trying to mimic the Saints will look for him to be their Reggie Bush type. Or someone like Arizona will bring him in to combine with Hightower.
 
I like Derrick Ward. He might be the Giants best RB right now (& could emerge this season & end up being their feature back). I own Hightower in a dynasty league, but I'm not sure he'll ever get the chance to be their feature back. He may not be dynamic enough. Plus, Arizona is primed to take a RB on day-1 next year, IMO.
This is my call as well. I think the Giants let Jacobs walk (contract year).
Didn't DWard sign a 1 year contract as well though? Maybe I'm mistaken
Yes. Only a 1 year contract.No NFL team gave him much of a free agent sniff, so the Giants brought him back. His leg injury hurt him in more ways than one.

Ward has played in 35 of 64 career games (38 of 67 counting 2008). Odds are against him becoming a starter with that history and already age 28.

 
I think Fred Jackson is making a case for a more prominent role with his team next season. He'll be an exclusive rights free agent this offseason according to rotoworld.
Exclusive rights FA - what does that mean?
It basically means he isn't going anywhere. Buffalo will tender him a contract, and he either signs it, sits out the season, or signs a longer term deal with Buffalo. He can't negotiate with other teams.Just like the Ryan Grant situation this year.
 
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