Turner to the Pack

[Ballboy]

PFT has reported a possible trade, anyone else hear this?


POSTED 7:13 p.m. EDT, March 23, 2007

RUMORS FLY OF TURNER TO PACKERS

We continue to hear rumors from media sources of a possible trade of Chargers running back to the Green Bay Packers.

Turner, a restricted free agent, has been tendered at the highest possible level. Signing him to an offer sheet would subject his team to the sacrifice of a first-round pick and a third-round pick in next month's draft. Earlier this week, Falcons quarterback Matt Schaub, who had carried the same restriction as Turner, was traded to the Texans.

The Packers definitely have a need at the tailback position, given the departure of Ahman Green, who like Schaub will play in 2007 for Houston. The only other running backs with experience on the roster are Vernand Morency and Noah Herron.

Turner is a highly-regarded backup to NFL MVP LaDainian Tomlinson. But the reality for the Chargers is that, if he plays for the team in 2007, he'll be completely unrestricted in 2008.

[packers11]

I saw this too... But 1st and 3rd??? WAYYY to much in my opinion....

If T.T. did this, I'd definitely be asking for him to be fired...

[Ballboy]

The first and third are if we sign him as a tagged player.

I'm guessing it would be similar to the 2nd round picks as for Schaub.

[Rastak]

The first and third are if we sign him as a tagged player.

I'm guessing it would be similar to the 2nd round picks as for Schaub.

Exactly.

[Bretsky]

TT giving up a draft pick ??

[gbpackfan]

This would make Daddy very happy! Come on TT!

[MadtownPacker]

Man, getting Turner would be a great move. This IS a guy worth making a trade for. A 2nd though not the 1 and 3. He is young, super fast, and was mentored by LT. Hate to say it but he reminds me of the Ahman of yesterday with how he can run the length of the field.

[imscott72]

BuffaloBills.com beat writer Chris Brown is "hearing" that the Chargers are willing to part with Michael Turner for an early second-round pick.

It was believed earlier this offseason that Turner could only be had for a first-rounder, so it's possible GM A.J. Smith has lowered his asking price. The Texans, Browns, Bills, and Falcons could have interest.
Source: buffalobills.com

This is a no-brainer imo....

[motife]

Jets opinion of Michael Turner :

The reasons for the Jets interest are plentiful. New York’s leading rusher in 2006 was Leon Washington, who ran for just 650 yards on 151 attempts, good for a 4.3-yard average. Turner, on the other hand, gained 502 yards on but 80 attempts, an average of 6.3 yards per carry.
Additionally, Turner has the size to carry the load for an offense. He weights 35 lbs. more than Washington and is still every bit as explosive. His 73-yard run in week two was 50 yards longer than Washington’s longest run on the season.

Turner’s greatest asset, however, is his strength. He runs with power and terrific leverage, making him tougher to bring down than high gas prices.

“I prepare myself as a starter each week,” Turner explained. “I go out there with a whatever it takes attitude. I have the speed to get outside and turn the corner and can run people over too. Whatever it takes.”

The Jets have first-hand knowledge of Turner’s capabilities. New York’s offensive coordinator is Brian Schottenheimer, who – in addition to being Marty Schottenheimer’s son – was the Chargers’ quarterbacks coach from 2002-2005.

The price for Turner is significant, but so is his potential. Should New York wait for Turner to be tendered, it would have to give up two first-day draft picks to acquire him. Instead, the Jets may try and entice general manager A.J. Smith into a sign-and-trade, offering a first-round pick and hoping that he will seize a bird in hand instead of waiting for two in the bush.

Should Turner depart, the Chargers will likely choose from a pair of capable in-house replacements. Andrew Pinnock should get first dibs. His size (5 foot 10, 250 lbs.) and north-and-south running style make him an ideal candidate for spelling the shiftier LaDainian Tomlinson.

Another potential replacement is the 5-foot-6 Darren Sproles, a quicker and more explosive option. No matter his place on the depth chart, the Chargers figure to feature him in certain packages in hopes of exploiting his big-play ability.

More important than what San Diego will do with Turner’s place on the depth chart is what it will do with the extra draft pick. San Diego could package its own pick with New York’s in order to move up in the draft and select a premiere receiver such as Ted Ginn Jr. or local favorite Dwayne Jarrett.

Otherwise, the Chargers could keep both picks and hope for a dynamic one-two punch like in 2005, when the team landed Shawne Merriman and Luis Castillo in the opening stanza.

Regardless, there is an excellent chance that – one way or the other – Michael Turner will end up with the Jets. Given Turner’s obvious talent and A.J. Smith’s successful track record of turning draft picks into stars, it appears both teams could end up the better for it.

[falco]

PFT is starting to remind me of Arrigo. First its Moss, then its Turner. One minute its almost done deal, the next its waiting til the draft. Not that they had that much credibility to begin with, but its really getting ridiculous.

[red]

i doubt this will happen, it will cost us way too much IMO

schaub was traded for two seconds and a move up in the first round (a 100 point value= early 4th rounder)

seems like a lot

unless we swap 1st round picks with them and throw in our second rounder

but again you're giving up an aweful lot

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

Can we add a question mark to the title. Am thinking we traded for him.

[gbpackfan]

Red,

I have to be honest with you. I HATE that your Packer G is upside down. I view it as a clear sign of disrespect. You should flip it over. Or be taken out and shot. Either one. :P

[red]

Red,

I have to be honest with you. I HATE that your Packer G is upside down. I view it as a clear sign of disrespect. You should flip it over. Or be taken out and shot. Either one. :P

being upside down is not a sign of disrespect

its a sign of distress

though people do like to throw a fit when the us flag is hung upside down

it simply means we're in trouble and need help

if a us embassy falls under attack, they hang the flag upside down as a signal to other that theres a problem

ships use to do it too

and i would have to say right now, we have a bit of a problem, and until something is done about it, it'll stay like that

unless mad flips it again

[retailguy]

it simply means we're in trouble and need help

We're going to draft 32 7th rounders in a few weeks. Don't worry red. Super Bowl Champs in 2047...