FlyHighFalcons Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 (edited) Just like the thread about Ryan, how about me rank Turner.Tier 1:1. Adrian Peterson2. Maurice Jones-Drew3. Chris Johnson4. Steven JacksonTier 2:5. Jamaal Charles6. Michael Turner7. Arian Foster8. Ray RiceTier 3:9. Darren McFadden10. Peyton Hillis11. LeSean McCoy12. Ahmad BradshawTier 4:13. Matt Forte14. Frank Gore15. DeAngelo Williams16. LeGarrette Blount Edited May 31, 2011 by FlyHighFalcons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twoism Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 What are we basing it on? This past season? Entire career? Projection for next season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulitik Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I think 4 is reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedBlack&Red Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 What are we basing it on? This past season? Entire career? Projection for next season?If it is this past season I would switch MJ-D and Chris Johnson, Peyton Hillis to 8 and bump Ray Rice down 1. Then again I would probably put Chris Johnson at 1 and bump AP to 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Falcon Jedi Knight Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Didnt Arian Foster lead the NFL in yards last season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twoism Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Didnt Arian Foster lead the NFL in yards last season?That's what I'm asking. If it is based on this past season; Foster deserves top spot, IMHO. However, if it's career; than Foster does not deserve the top spot because he has only had one good (incredible) season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyHighFalcons Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 (edited) What are we basing it on? This past season? Entire career? Projection for next season?Base it on what players you think are better. It's that simple. That's how rankings are done.If I would've wanted specifics, I would've asked for specifics. Edited May 31, 2011 by FlyHighFalcons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Falcon Jedi Knight Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 This list looks more like overall, career ratings. Im more of a what-have-you-done-lately kind of guy when it comes to *current* player rankings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuerillaOntology Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Base it on what players you think are better. It's that simple. That's how rankings are done.If I would've wanted specifics, I would've asked for specifics.What a sucky-baby. Cheers,GO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Falcon Jedi Knight Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Overall, career-wise you have to put Steven Jackson in the top 5. Doing what he's done on that horrible Rams team all these years is pretty incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyHighFalcons Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 Overall, career-wise you have to put Steven Jackson in the top 5. Doing what he's done on that horrible Rams team all these years is pretty incredible.I've always thought he was a top five guy, and better than Turner. I just get burnt for it everytime, so I try to at least slightly satisfy the beggars on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ICEMAN Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 he in the top 5 not sure were though and he may not have the burner type of speed any more but the guy is a true "work horse" as he can handle 330+ carries a year but not that you brought up the subject he is going on 30 years old and we may need a starter so lets move in to the first round in 2012 next year and take LaMicheal James I think he would be tremendous in a Falcons uniform in 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d#d#d# Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Steven Jackson is better than Turner. The dude runs hard and is a constant threat in the pass game. I would rate Chris Johnson number 1 for this reason also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gritz Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Turner is ranked too high IMO. As much as I like the big guy he is extremely one dimensional. It's too bad that he never developed the receiving part of his skill set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1989Fan Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 as a pure runner #3, behind Peterson and Johnsonas an all around weapon quite a bit lower.probably behind:Peterson, C. Johnson, Rice, Jones-Drew, McCoy, S. Jackson, J.Charles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rai Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 i'm happy with what turner does for us but i personally think he's overrated on these boards. i don't think he's a top-5 back, probably around #10. these are my rankings based on short term success. 1. Adrian Peterson2. Chris Johnson3. Jamaal Charles4. Maurice Jones-Drew5. Arian Foster6. Peyton Hillis7. Ray Rice8. Steven Jackson9. Michael Turner10. LaGarrette Blount (Though, I do expect him to enter the top-5 soon enough)if turner gets his burst back and can get to the line quicker, he'll definitely shoot up these ranking. right now, he's slow getting to the hole. he's tied with peterson for 2nd most broken tackles in the league but he only got >4.0 ypc 5/17 games this year which is not good enough. partly to do with the oline but also, partly to do with his lack of burst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew1025 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 (edited) I saw Turner on a plane to Philadelphia a month or so ago, and dude looked kinda chunky. I knew he was thick and all, but I was really surprised by how un-athletic he seemed. Not a knock on the guy 'cause he gets the job done, but I was definitely surprised.On the plus side, his personality seemed really chill, and I know from AF.com videos that he's down to earth with a great sense of humor. He was wearing just jeans and a t-shirt without TOO crazy of a watch, it was blinged out but not over the top.As far as his ranking, he has to be top five based on his production in Atlanta. 1,400 yard seasons are nothing to sneeze at. I would have loved to see how he would do with a reliable change of pace back behind him, but Norwood has been SOFT. Edited May 31, 2011 by matthew1025 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Falcon Jedi Knight Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Turner needs to get down to the 240 lb range. 250 lbs is too fat for an every down RB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durrtay Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Turners had a few good seasons so he's definatly top 5 but I agree he needa to slim down some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconState Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 My Top 10 RBs1. Adrian Peterson2. Chris Johnson3. Michael Turner4. Steven Jackson5. Maurice Jones-Drew6. Jamaal Charles7. Ray Rice8. Arian Foster9. Rashard Mendenhall10. LaDainian TomlinsonSome Falcon fans don't get how good a RB we really have in Turner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Right Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 (edited) Behind Rodgers, Snelling, and Mughelli.Arian Foster would be a dream back to have. Unfortunately, we'd rather have 'Refrigerator' Perry run the ball. Edited May 31, 2011 by Mr. Right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theyhateme : ) Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Just like the thread about Ryan, how about me rank Turner.Tier 1:1. Adrian Peterson2. Maurice Jones-Drew3. Chris Johnson4. Steven JacksonTier 2:5. Jamaal Charles6. Michael Turner7. Arian Foster8. Ray RiceTier 3:9. Darren McFadden10. Peyton Hillis11. LeSean McCoy12. Ahmad BradshawTier 4:13. Matt Forte14. Frank Gore15. DeAngelo Williams16. LeGarrette BlountTroll.... :blink: NFL.com's Ranking....GROUP A (1-5)1. Maurice Jones-Drew, Jaguars (>): Jones-Drew was fifth in rushing while playing in 14 games. He plays with a bull's eye on his back due to the lack of a great passing game in Jacksonville.2. Arian Foster, Texans (^): A rising star who did it all in his first season as a starter, finishing first in rushing yards and second in runs of more than 10 yards.3. Chris Johnson, Titans (>): Johnson was fourth in rushing yards, but fell well short of his prediction to have the greatest rushing season ever. Things could get tough when Jake Locker takes the field and defenses focus on the run game.4. Adrian Peterson, Vikings (>): The best back in the NFL, but he too could be paired with a rookie quarterback, which spells extra defenders near the line of scrimmage.5. Michael Turner, Falcons (>): A solid workhorse who finished third in rushing and tied for fourth in rushing touchdowns. The Falcons' passing game creates conflicts for defenses and Turner will benefit from a lot of run audibles against two-high safeties. He could have a big year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Right Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 (edited) . Edited May 31, 2011 by Mr. Right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Right Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Troll.... :blink: NFL.com's Ranking....GROUP A (1-5)1. Maurice Jones-Drew, Jaguars (>): Jones-Drew was fifth in rushing while playing in 14 games. He plays with a bull's eye on his back due to the lack of a great passing game in Jacksonville.2. Arian Foster, Texans (^): A rising star who did it all in his first season as a starter, finishing first in rushing yards and second in runs of more than 10 yards.3. Chris Johnson, Titans (>): Johnson was fourth in rushing yards, but fell well short of his prediction to have the greatest rushing season ever. Things could get tough when Jake Locker takes the field and defenses focus on the run game.4. Adrian Peterson, Vikings (>): The best back in the NFL, but he too could be paired with a rookie quarterback, which spells extra defenders near the line of scrimmage.5. Michael Turner, Falcons (>): A solid workhorse who finished third in rushing and tied for fourth in rushing touchdowns. The Falcons' passing game creates conflicts for defenses and Turner will benefit from a lot of run audibles against two-high safeties. He could have a big year.Arian Foster had more receiving yards than Michael Jenkins. It's time to get a new RB and new WR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karst41 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Jedi is right.Turner has to drop his weight to 240 or Less.1st in attempts.3rd in the league in yards.Yards per carry is 4.1 which is really low. (30-34 in the stat sheets)His weight and attempts is what gains him so many yards, and that my friends, isa candle burning at both ends in the NFLI would love to see Turner drop to 235lbs and give us 6 more years of being an even better RB.I will rank Turner at #4, but he aint no Walter Payton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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