Falcons to release Turner....better option than Mcgahee? - Page 2 - The Orange Mane

cmhargrove · 02-23-2013, 07:29 AM

Pass on Turner. The Falcons also believe themselves to be a SB contender and they are fine with releasing him. I don't see that he adds anything to our current team.

I believe we could find much more value in a current #2 player like Ivory or Bradshaw. If we are going to keep and "older" back on the roster, it might as well be Willis. I do think Jackson would be a significant upgrade, but not at the price.

Lets stick with the youth movement at RB. Find us a gem in rounds 3-5, but this year, find us a "Fox style" back that has more power than Hillman.

winstoncup bronco · 02-23-2013, 07:48 AM

Yeah, let's pick up a young RB to plug in and carry the load. I think they're on the top shelf, aisle 5.

Turner is slow and a surprisingly old 31. Pass.

I have no problem with Steven Jackson. He's not young, but neither is our QB, and he needs help with the offense. We're in 'win now', aren't we?

So, we can draft a RB this year, but not too high, right?, because that would be a waste of a draft pick. So let's look to the mid rounds for a guy that can take over and replace what we have, because, yeah, it's that easy I guess.

McGahee is good when he's not fumbling or getting injured. Moreno plays well long enough to start believing, then he drive the stake through the heart with another injury. I like Hillman, but he's not a feature back, and that's ok. There's a place for him on this team.

With the self destruct feature of this team ticking down daily, you don't have the luxury of experimenting drafting chance RB's in the mid rounds, hoping they are the one. If you roll the dice with a 36 year old QB coming off serious injury, trying to secure Jackson within the framework of the team is a no brainer. We don't need a RB of the future right now, unless you plan on taking a top tier back in the draft. The clock is ticking on this team.

BroncosfanGuy · 02-23-2013, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by kdissette

we are a contender so we will be getting veterans especially career losing team vets on the cheap believe that

if they go after vets they should go after productive vets. I think Turner is done as far as being a productive NFL back goes.

Heyneck · 02-23-2013, 09:16 AM

Turner is done!!! I would stick to WM over turner any day of the week. Turner is slower than KM by know. And if you guys saw Elway's combine presser you would know what he thinks of KM. Moreno ain't going anywhere.

If we are going to replace WM with a vet, it better be with Jackson or Ivory. Other than that, draft a RB. (Still drool over Lattimore in the 3rd, even 2nd)

TheChamp24 · 02-23-2013, 10:28 AM

Turner is DONE.
Only 5 games last year, including playoffs, did he average over 4 yards a carry. He's not a receiving threat, doesn't have any speed, and also fumbled 3 times last year losing 1.

He isn't going to come in and do better than what McGahee or Moreno did last year, not a chance. Heck I'd really wonder if he'd be any better than Lance Ball was.

BroncoBrett · 02-23-2013, 11:06 AM

Willis is a better pass catcher out of the back field than Turner by far. Willis>Turner. More versitility in the offense. If I had to choose. But I hope they can do better than this this year..

Lestat · 02-23-2013, 11:53 AM

Turner is not what this team needs, no thanks. we need a RB in the draft. unless Jackson wants to come on board.

DenverBroncosJM · 02-23-2013, 12:40 PM

S Jackson on dump offs would be amazing, he is also good in pass protection

Arkie · 02-23-2013, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by spdirty

Oh for God's sakes, the hell with the old broken down useless running backs whose old teams don't want them anymore. I'd rather release Willis and role into next year with Knowshon, Hillman, and Jeremiah Johnson, and take a shot at landing this years Alfred Morris in the 5th, 6th, or 7th round.

I would take a shot on Knile Davis. I've seen him projected to go anywhere from the the 3rd to undrafted. He lead the SEC in rushing in 2010 over several current NFL backs.

broncswin · 02-23-2013, 02:11 PM

Dwyer, Ivory... Or find one in the later part of the draft. I don't want old, broken down RBs on this team anymore!! Get rid of Willis

DenverBroncosJM · 02-23-2013, 02:14 PM

Kniles looks interesting.

gunns · 02-23-2013, 07:11 PM

Both Turner and Jackson have been in the league for 9 years. Both remind me of "bringing in DeAngelo Williams". All have had one really good year and basically that's it. If we bring in someone, Dwyer or Ivory. Bradshaw is oft injured also. I like the idea of picking one up late in the draft also.

broncosteven · 02-23-2013, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by gunns

Both Turner and Jackson have been in the league for 9 years. Both remind me of "bringing in DeAngelo Williams". All have had one really good year and basically that's it. If we bring in someone, Dwyer or Ivory. Bradshaw is oft injured also. I like the idea of picking one up late in the draft also.

I think Bradshaw is the most intreguing (sp?) FA. I am not sure about Jackson, he hasn't done much lately, Bradshaw has won SB's which is a good intangible. I know Bradshaw has injury issues and he has a lot of mileage but of the FA's I would like to kick the tires on him the most.

broncobum6162 · 02-24-2013, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by kdissette

steven jackson would be an amazing steal...but i bet he goes to a team like the Pats or Steelers....he would be perfect and i agree turner doesnt have alot left but i think he would be more consistent than mcgahee i mean his injury really hurt us at the worst possible time and i would prefer never to see hillman getting that many carries in meaningful games again the guy is a scatback at best we need a mauler between the tackles and i dont think drafting one is the answer

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jerseyboiler120 · 02-24-2013, 07:27 AM

Turner is not an upgrade by any stretch. I would love to see us get Jackson. With our passing attack, being able to really pound a defense into submission with Jackson would create such a lethal 1-2 punch no one would be able to keep us under 20 points.

Bmore Manning · 02-24-2013, 07:39 AM

Just read that Broncos and Falcons are courting Shonn Green.. I hope they outbid us for his services..

jerseyboiler120 · 02-24-2013, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Bmore Manning

Just read that Broncos and Falcons are courting Shonn Green.. I hope they outbid us for his services..

Shown Greene? I hope not. I live here in New Jersey, and having to watch him over the past couple seasons has been painful. No top end speed, and not much power.

Bmore Manning · 02-24-2013, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jerseyboiler120

Shown Greene? I hope not. I live here in New Jersey, and having to watch him over the past couple seasons has been painful. No top end speed, and not much power.

I'm with you!

jerseyboiler120 · 02-24-2013, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Bmore Manning

I'm with you!

My best friend is a jets fan so I watch all the games with him very closely. Even when the pathetic O-line of the jets does open a huge hole, Greene only takes it about 8 yards. We need a power back that can turn those 8 yarders into 30 yarders. Greene doesn't have that ability.

Bmore Manning · 02-24-2013, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jerseyboiler120

My best friend is a jets fan so I watch all the games with him very closely. Even when the pathetic O-line of the jets does open a huge hole, Greene only takes it about 8 yards. We need a power back that can turn those 8 yarders into 30 yarders. Greene doesn't have that ability.

I have watched every team this season, and a majority of their games. Being an East Coast guy also I have seen way too much of Green, and I want no parts. He's slow and soft. I really question our front office.. Green sucks..

Beantown Bronco · 02-24-2013, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by gunns

Both Turner and Jackson have been in the league for 9 years. Both remind me of "bringing in DeAngelo Williams". All have had one really good year and basically that's it.

Steven Jackson has 13,500 all purpose yards and 64 TDs in 9 seasons. 3 seasons with over 1,200 yds rushing alone. Almost all of that was behind a miserable OLine, with opposing defenses keyed on him because they had no other threats.

One good year? C'mon now.

elsid13 · 02-24-2013, 08:17 AM

Chris Ivory and Dwyer are both Restricted Free Agents and not worth giving up a draft picks for.

http://www.nfl.com/freeagency

Br0nc0Buster · 02-24-2013, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by elsid13

Chris Ivory and Dwyer are both Restricted Free Agents and not worth giving up a draft picks for.

http://www.nfl.com/freeagency

I like Ivory

No point in spending premium picks on a RB in today's nfl

broncswin · 02-24-2013, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by elsid13

Chris Ivory and Dwyer are both Restricted Free Agents and not worth giving up a draft picks for.

http://www.nfl.com/freeagency

Didn't know that...well hell back to the drawing boards.......................ok I'm back, how about we sign Reggie Bush then

DENVERDUI55 · 02-24-2013, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Bmore Manning

Just read that Broncos and Falcons are courting Shonn Green.. I hope they outbid us for his services..

Agreed soft and slow. He had a great OL in NY and couldn't do anything special.

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02-23-2013, 07:29 AM	#26
cmhargrove Is this thing on??? Travis Henry's love child... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 6,396 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Hillis	Pass on Turner. The Falcons also believe themselves to be a SB contender and they are fine with releasing him. I don't see that he adds anything to our current team. I believe we could find much more value in a current #2 player like Ivory or Bradshaw. If we are going to keep and "older" back on the roster, it might as well be Willis. I do think Jackson would be a significant upgrade, but not at the price. Lets stick with the youth movement at RB. Find us a gem in rounds 3-5, but this year, find us a "Fox style" back that has more power than Hillman.

02-23-2013, 07:48 AM	#27
winstoncup bronco Crew Chief Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NEW YORK CITY, USA Posts: 5,060	Yeah, let's pick up a young RB to plug in and carry the load. I think they're on the top shelf, aisle 5. Turner is slow and a surprisingly old 31. Pass. I have no problem with Steven Jackson. He's not young, but neither is our QB, and he needs help with the offense. We're in 'win now', aren't we? So, we can draft a RB this year, but not too high, right?, because that would be a waste of a draft pick. So let's look to the mid rounds for a guy that can take over and replace what we have, because, yeah, it's that easy I guess. McGahee is good when he's not fumbling or getting injured. Moreno plays well long enough to start believing, then he drive the stake through the heart with another injury. I like Hillman, but he's not a feature back, and that's ok. There's a place for him on this team. With the self destruct feature of this team ticking down daily, you don't have the luxury of experimenting drafting chance RB's in the mid rounds, hoping they are the one. If you roll the dice with a 36 year old QB coming off serious injury, trying to secure Jackson within the framework of the team is a no brainer. We don't need a RB of the future right now, unless you plan on taking a top tier back in the draft. The clock is ticking on this team.

02-23-2013, 09:16 AM	#29
Heyneck Ring of Famer None is a family member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cali, Colombia Posts: 2,181 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Turner is done!!! I would stick to WM over turner any day of the week. Turner is slower than KM by know. And if you guys saw Elway's combine presser you would know what he thinks of KM. Moreno ain't going anywhere. If we are going to replace WM with a vet, it better be with Jackson or Ivory. Other than that, draft a RB. (Still drool over Lattimore in the 3rd, even 2nd)

02-23-2013, 10:28 AM	#30
TheChamp24 DERP DERP DERP The Legend Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Broncos Country Posts: 4,874	Turner is DONE. Only 5 games last year, including playoffs, did he average over 4 yards a carry. He's not a receiving threat, doesn't have any speed, and also fumbled 3 times last year losing 1. He isn't going to come in and do better than what McGahee or Moreno did last year, not a chance. Heck I'd really wonder if he'd be any better than Lance Ball was.

02-23-2013, 11:06 AM	#31
BroncoBrett Beef curtains PFM!!! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Thornton, co Posts: 23 Adopt-a-Bronco: #11	Willis is a better pass catcher out of the back field than Turner by far. Willis>Turner. More versitility in the offense. If I had to choose. But I hope they can do better than this this year..

02-23-2013, 11:53 AM	#32
Lestat Oreo Lucian Rockefeller The New Age Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 5,144	Turner is not what this team needs, no thanks. we need a RB in the draft. unless Jackson wants to come on board.

02-23-2013, 12:40 PM	#33
DenverBroncosJM Post here Vine Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California Posts: 975	S Jackson on dump offs would be amazing, he is also good in pass protection

02-23-2013, 02:11 PM	#35
broncswin God I love those Broncos Bring back the hardware Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Broncos Fantasy Land Posts: 2,017 Adopt-a-Bronco: three amigos	Dwyer, Ivory... Or find one in the later part of the draft. I don't want old, broken down RBs on this team anymore!! Get rid of Willis

02-23-2013, 02:14 PM	#36
DenverBroncosJM Post here Vine Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California Posts: 975	Kniles looks interesting.

02-23-2013, 07:11 PM	#37
gunns I WANT DEFENSE! Defense, defense, defense Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Always Hoping Posts: 11,648 Adopt-a-Bronco: Defense	Both Turner and Jackson have been in the league for 9 years. Both remind me of "bringing in DeAngelo Williams". All have had one really good year and basically that's it. If we bring in someone, Dwyer or Ivory. Bradshaw is oft injured also. I like the idea of picking one up late in the draft also.

02-24-2013, 07:27 AM	#40
jerseyboiler120 Seasoned Veteran New to the Forum Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 304 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	Turner is not an upgrade by any stretch. I would love to see us get Jackson. With our passing attack, being able to really pound a defense into submission with Jackson would create such a lethal 1-2 punch no one would be able to keep us under 20 points.

02-24-2013, 07:39 AM	#41
Bmore Manning Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 2,691 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Just read that Broncos and Falcons are courting Shonn Green.. I hope they outbid us for his services..

02-24-2013, 08:17 AM	#47
elsid13 Lost In Space Bóg, Honor, Ojczyzna Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: DC Posts: 19,080	Chris Ivory and Dwyer are both Restricted Free Agents and not worth giving up a draft picks for. http://www.nfl.com/freeagency