faba Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Teams show plenty of interest in Bolts' Turner By: MIKE SULLIVAN - Staff Writer SAN DIEGO ---- Chargers restricted free agent Michael Turner was a hot name over at the NFL meetings in Phoenix this week. Teams looking for a starting running back are assessing whether to make a run at trading for Turner or filling their needs in the late-April NFL draft. <A href="http://www.nctimes.com/special_reports/chargers2006"> View a Slide Show "There was a lot of activity," Chargers general manager A.J. Smith said. "Very interesting. We'll see what all the talk means. "There's legitimate interest on a few teams' part. A couple others are asking." Smith declined to discuss specifics in terms of interested teams or what offers he has fielded. But it's known that the Green Bay Packers are highly interested in Turner. The Buffalo Bills also have interest. Green Bay recently lost Ahman Green to Houston via free agency and Buffalo traded Willis McGahee to Baltimore. Four weeks ago, the Chargers placed the highest possible tender on Turner, guaranteeing him a $2.35 million salary for 2007 if he remains with the Chargers. The tender allows the Chargers to match any offer sheet that Turner receives from another team. It also means any team that signs Turner to a free-agent deal must give up a first- and third-round draft pick to the Chargers. The high price has scared teams away from signing Turner to an offer sheet, so movement involving Turner will likely come only via trade. Just last week, Houston traded for Atlanta quarterback Matt Schaub, a restricted free agent who also received the high tender. The Texans gave up two second-round picks, switched positions in the first round with the Falcons and signed Schaub to a six-year, $48-million contract. Logic dictates any team interested in trading for Turner would also want to negotiate a long-term deal. Turner's agent, Bus Cook, didn't return a phone message on Thursday. Smith said there's no urgency on the part of the Chargers to make a deal involving Turner. Smith likes having Turner (502 yards in 2006) as an insurance policy in case of a serious injury to NFL MVP LaDainian Tomlinson. "I don't have a timetable," Smith said. "Some of the teams might. They want to know if they have a back. I'm OK. I either have the running back or I have some draft picks." Buffalo has the 12th overall selection of the draft and Green Bay has the 16th. Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson is expected to be chosen within the top five picks. California's Marshawn Lynch is expected to be scooped up by either the Bills or Packers, pending the teams' moves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 let Green Bay have him-NOT Buffalo-I like the idea of having the best running game in the division Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoping4ASuperBowl Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 let Green Bay have him-NOT Buffalo-I like the idea of having the best running game in the division No, i want Chris Brown to go to the Bills. Turner would help them too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted March 30, 2007 Author Share Posted March 30, 2007 Lynch to the Packers is on everyone's projected draft board- so I do not see them interested in Turner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 No, i want Chris Brown to go to the Bills. Turner would help them too much. that's what I'm sayin' h4aSB-I do NOT want the Bills to get Turner BECAUSE he'd immediately upgrade their running game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoping4ASuperBowl Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 o ok..............yay then. Sorry i think i was falling asleep when i wrote that comment. :Banane43: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drago Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Lynch to the Packers is on everyone's projected draft board- so I do not see them interested in Turner. Mcarthy doesn't seem like the coach to drop what they would have to, to get turner. I hope the pack get some talent, mcarthy will keep them more than competetive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjam76 Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 If the guy was such a hot commodity, somebody would have made a deal for him already. He's a nice player that nobody really knows anything about. Maybe he can play, maybe he can't play a full season as the "man" at RB.. Who knows. But the fact is, all we ever hear is how great this kid is and how special and if only LT weren't so good, he'd be the star... Yeah that's nice, but it seems not many teams are jumping on the bandwagon and forcing a trade. I'm sure somebody will trade for him or sign him, but this whole nonesense that he's some hot commodity is kind of ridiculous after Jones, Mcgahee, Rhodes, Duckett, Henry, Green and others all changed teams this offseason yet he's still the backup on the same team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 that's what I'm sayin' h4aSB-I do NOT want the Bills to get Turner BECAUSE he'd immediately upgrade their running game I can't see the Bills giving up a 1st and 3rd. No way Marv does that. There are too many other holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Mcarthy doesn't seem like the coach to drop what they would have to, to get turner. I hope the pack get some talent, mcarthy will keep them more than competetive. McCarthy was a bottom five offensive coordinator. I don't see how he'd be any better as a head coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4HCrew Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 with the big names that have been shipped around I find it hard to believe this guy is going to warrant a 1st round pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterNorth09 Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 The choice for the Bills seems to come down to Marshawn Lynch or Mike Turner. If that's the case I'd go with Lynch. I like Turner and think he can be a good feature back but Lynch seems to be a comparable talent, would not cost a 1st and a 3rd and would be a lot less expensive salary cap-wise. 56% of RB's picked in the top 10 become pro bowlers in the NFL. Those are pretty good odds. I know the Bills are picking 12th but 1st round RB's have a high success rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetfan4hire Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 The choice for the Bills seems to come down to Marshawn Lynch or Mike Turner. If that's the case I'd go with Lynch. I like Turner and think he can be a good feature back but Lynch seems to be a comparable talent, would not cost a 1st and a 3rd and would be a lot less expensive salary cap-wise. 56% of RB's picked in the top 10 become pro bowlers in the NFL. Those are pretty good odds. I know the Bills are picking 12th but 1st round RB's have a high success rate. What exactly makes you think he would cost a 1st and a 3rd? The truth is that its more likely that Turner would come cheaper(in terms of draft picks) than Lynch. I dont think 56% is very good odds when taking a guy in the top 10. Maybe thats just me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted March 31, 2007 Author Share Posted March 31, 2007 All we have seen is flashes from Turner because of his situation in San Diego--you have to prove yourself over a period of time to warrant giving up multiple draft picks if I was a GM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fin Fan In Cali Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Packers | Team not interested in M. Turner Sat, 31 Mar 2007 06:32:52 -0700 Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports the Green Bay Packers, contrary to many reports, have not shown interest in San Diego Chargers restricted free agent RB Michael Turner, according to a source. Jets | Team has interest in M. Turner Sat, 31 Mar 2007 06:31:30 -0700 Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports the New York Jets have shown interest in San Diego Chargers restricted free agent RB Michael Turner. Titans | Team has interest in M. Turner Sat, 31 Mar 2007 06:30:05 -0700 Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports the Tennessee Titans have shown interest in San Diego Chargers restricted free agent RB Michael Turner. Cowboys | Team has interest in M. Turner Sat, 31 Mar 2007 06:22:39 -0700 Kevin Acee, of the San Diego Union-Tribune, reports the Dallas Cowboys have shown interest in San Diego Chargers restricted free agent RB Michael Turner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fin Fan In Cali Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/chargers/20070330-1744-fbn-chargers-turner.html SAN DIEGO – Despite the high price tag, San Diego Chargers running back Michael Turner – the backup to league MVP LaDainian Tomlinson – could be a hot commodity in the weeks leading up to the NFL draft. General manager A.J. Smith said he fielded several inquiries about Turner, a restricted free agent, during the league meetings earlier this week in Phoenix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 With Jones in the fold our interest for Turner is now 0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drago Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 McCarthy was a bottom five offensive coordinator. I don't see how he'd be any better as a head coach. I thought that too initially, and in the back of my mind sort of think it, even still. I forgot what team he was apart of the years before san fran, but he did pretty well there. I still think he'll do a good job as a coach, dispite not having the best resume, time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 I thought that too initially, and in the back of my mind sort of think it, even still. I forgot what team he was apart of the years before san fran, but he did pretty well there. I still think he'll do a good job as a coach, dispite not having the best resume, time will tell. He was with New Orleans before San Francisco, and that is how I KNOW he sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 He was with New Orleans before San Francisco, and that is how I KNOW he sucks. since this post McCarthy has won a superbowl DOH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 since this post McCarthy has won a superbowl DOH Jesus Christ, even if you where banned from starting threads you'd find a way to be terrible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Jesus Christ, even if you where banned from starting thread you'd find a way to be terrible please don't take my lords name in vein thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Why up a post to call out a guy that rarely posts anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 please don't take my lords name in vein thanks If he's responsible for you then I hate him also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Why up a post to call out a guy that rarely posts anymore? Yeah. Faba doesn't post much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 please don't take my lords name in vein thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Hindsight is golden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 This thread proves one thing-I have been here 6 years and counting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 This thread proves one thing-I have been here 6 years and counting Dude you need help with your counting. You've been here more than eight years. I've been here six years and counting and you were an aging vet before I signed up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodeawhodat Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 why necro this post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 since this post McCarthy has won a superbowl DOH I could win a sb with Aaron Rodgers playing like he was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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