Falcons Sign RB Turner

Slingin Sammy 33 · 03-02-2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Thanks. Didn't know a link was up

You're supposed to be on top of that stuff...LOL

SmootSmack · 03-02-2008, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

You're supposed to be on top of that stuff...LOL

I hang my head in shame

Mattyk · 03-03-2008, 09:29 AM

Good move by ATL. Turner is a banger.

hail_2_da_skins · 03-03-2008, 09:47 AM

Great move by Atlanta. Michael Turner has been playing under LaDanian Tomlinson's shadow and now it's his turn to shine. Atlanta had a ton of cap space, so the big contract is not a problem. Since they don't have a good passing game, having a good combination running attack is smart.

prinzeofmoval · 03-03-2008, 11:40 AM

yeah turner was the best back-up in football. Dunn is already asking to be released.

freddyg12 · 03-03-2008, 11:54 AM

I don't disagree w/Turner being a good rb, but I don't see paying that much for one. On that note, I always disagreed w/the Champ - Portis deal & feel we paid too much for him. Now though, he is very important to the team as a leader & is a good rb.

I don't know if Turner has that intangible effect on his team, or can have it, but rb is a position that these days is easy to fill via the draft in later rounds. With all of Atlanta's needs, they could use the $ on either side of the line, or in looking for Deangelo Hall's replacement if they're going to trade him.

They might still, but I don't see the need to pay a rb this much when your in total rebuilding mode.

prinzeofmoval · 03-03-2008, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by freddyg12

I don't disagree w/Turner being a good rb, but I don't see paying that much for one. On that note, I always disagreed w/the Champ - Portis deal & feel we paid too much for him. Now though, he is very important to the team as a leader & is a good rb.

I don't know if Turner has that intangible effect on his team, or can have it, but rb is a position that these days is easy to fill via the draft in later rounds. With all of Atlanta's needs, they could use the $ on either side of the line, or in looking for Deangelo Hall's replacement if they're going to trade him.

They might still, but I don't see the need to pay a rb this much when your in total rebuilding mode.

he's the thunder to norwoods lightning..lets see how it turns out.

jsarno · 03-03-2008, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

The contracts being handed out this year are quite simply astounding. I wonder what Andre Carter and ARE would command on today's market. My guess is we got them at about 2/3 the price they would get on today's market.

Carter would certainly be the best DE in the market if he were a FA.
ARE, well, unsure of why you lumped them in together. He would not get close to the contract we gave him from what he's done over the past two years.

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 03-03-2008, 08:37 PM

I am still trying to figure out why he would go to the WORST team in the NFC.

Stuck in TX · 03-03-2008, 09:52 PM

wonder whose going to play for Tomlinson now when he is too "injured" to play but not injured enough to dress for the game and look really concerned on the sidelines when his team is down?

Ruhskins · 03-03-2008, 11:56 PM

Random comment...I still think we should've traded Brunell to ATL (for picks) when Vick got canned, they were desperate....back to reality: I wonder who they're going to pick up for QB (ATL)? Culpepper?

jsarno · 03-04-2008, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

I am still trying to figure out why he would go to the WORST team in the NFC.

Cause 1- he becomes an instant starter, 2- he becomes the best player on the team, 3- he gets lots and lots of money. Most good teams already have a RB firmly entrenched as the starter, Turner doesn't want anymore competition for PT.

03-03-2008, 09:29 AM	#18
Mattyk ‎\m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 40 Posts: 72,693	Re: Falcons Sign RB Turner Good move by ATL. Turner is a banger. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

03-03-2008, 09:47 AM	#19
hail_2_da_skins Impact Rookie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO Age: 57 Posts: 862	Re: Falcons Sign RB Turner Great move by Atlanta. Michael Turner has been playing under LaDanian Tomlinson's shadow and now it's his turn to shine. Atlanta had a ton of cap space, so the big contract is not a problem. Since they don't have a good passing game, having a good combination running attack is smart. __________________ "HAIL TO THE SKINS"

03-03-2008, 11:40 AM	#20
prinzeofmoval Special Teams Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 432	Re: Falcons Sign RB Turner yeah turner was the best back-up in football. Dunn is already asking to be released. __________________ I laugh at you Colt Brennan haters. You're the same guys who didn't wanna bench Brunell for Campbell. The tables will turn.

03-03-2008, 11:54 AM	#21
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: Falcons Sign RB Turner I don't disagree w/Turner being a good rb, but I don't see paying that much for one. On that note, I always disagreed w/the Champ - Portis deal & feel we paid too much for him. Now though, he is very important to the team as a leader & is a good rb. I don't know if Turner has that intangible effect on his team, or can have it, but rb is a position that these days is easy to fill via the draft in later rounds. With all of Atlanta's needs, they could use the $ on either side of the line, or in looking for Deangelo Hall's replacement if they're going to trade him. They might still, but I don't see the need to pay a rb this much when your in total rebuilding mode.

03-03-2008, 08:37 PM	#24
EARTHQUAKE2689 You did WHAT?!? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In The Kitchen With Dyna. Age: 24 Posts: 11,007	Re: Falcons Sign RB Turner I am still trying to figure out why he would go to the WORST team in the NFC. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpp3ycMvQd0 This is why you need Mentos. To justify your questionable problem solving skills. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7geP5ev0VI Awesome isn't it.

03-03-2008, 09:52 PM	#25
Stuck in TX Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Age: 27 Posts: 545	Re: Falcons Sign RB Turner wonder whose going to play for Tomlinson now when he is too "injured" to play but not injured enough to dress for the game and look really concerned on the sidelines when his team is down? __________________ We will miss you Sean. RIP 1983-2007 REMEMBER VT Go Hokies

03-03-2008, 11:56 PM	#26
Ruhskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Columbia, MD Age: 34 Posts: 14,593	Re: Falcons Sign RB Turner Random comment...I still think we should've traded Brunell to ATL (for picks) when Vick got canned, they were desperate....back to reality: I wonder who they're going to pick up for QB (ATL)? Culpepper? __________________ R.I.P. #21 New words created on The Warpath: Rewalsr - Somretimes - Fualt - Jersesy - Itiot - Composetory Afeard - Storgn - Empliment - Gaissn - Saftys - Minnisota Faviort - Hatter - Phsyched - Foof - Heloing - Brutual Stroried Check out this cool local internet radio show Weds 7-9pm: The DC Sports Chat I sense an annoyance in the Force

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