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Should the Falcons release Michael Turner after 2012?

Found December 17, 2012 on The Penalty Flag: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Michael Turner,  Jacquizz Rodgers,  Matt Ryan
TEAMS: Atlanta Falcons
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Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner’s production has hit a wall in 2012, but the Falcons shouldn’t release Michael Turner after the 2012 season. Every Falcons fan has contemplated the release of Turner, especially after the 2011 season with the emergence of backup running back Jacquizz Rodgers and Turner’s production dropping along with it. However before Falcon fans throw Turner under the bus. One must realize that Turner’s drop in production is mainly due to a combination of the Falcons becoming a more pass happy offense and the team’s increased usage of Rodgers. From 2011 to 2012, Turner’s average rushing attempts dropped from nearly 19 carries in 2011 to around 14 in 2012.… Read more
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4 Comments:
  • The Falcons must draft a good running back in 2013. Most teams have two backs better than Turner or Rodgers!!!
    by bilr88   December 18, 2012   Reply    
  • Two yard Turner needs to be replaced! get Rodgers outside, and get a big fullback, maybe give Snelling a few more carries?
    by 2yardturner   December 19, 2012   Reply    
  • ABSOLUTELY! 90% OF THE TIME,SOME BRUSHES UP AGAINST HIM AND HE FALLS OVER.HE DOESN'T HAVE ANY SPEED.HE LOSES MORE THAN HE GAINS.
    by mrmcconnell74   December 20, 2012   Reply    
  • Leave the guy alone, there are still miles
    in those legs. Those of you with the brushby
    tackle show up in flowery branch and take him on at full
    speed. Besides, he is a solid citizen
    by cessna10   December 20, 2012   Reply    
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