cnst Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 There were many things to be frustratred about last night but we got the win, so I'm not too wound up. However, I've noticed over the past year or so that MIcheal Turner does not seem to have the vision of the other great running backs. I'm not trashing the guy, I'm thankful we've got him but he's only sucessfull if the designated hole is the size of the grand canyon. If the hole he's supposed to go to collapses he never sees the wide open hole two gaps down. He either choses not to go to it, or he doesn't see it. It looks like every time the hole closes on him it's "time to lie down". Could be our line, I don't know, What I do know is when other gaps open up on that line, he doesn't run to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raysnill1 Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Turner's only weakness is Twinkies. Turner rarely gets to run through a spread out defense so he's not used to having the option of seeing holes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon's Talons Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Michael Turner is still a force to be recked with. With two (2) new offensive lineman such as Garrett Reynolds and Joe Hawley getting more game exiperience, it's going to take some time for all of them, Turner, Hawley & Reynolds to get used to each other as opposed to when Harvey Dahl & Tyson Clabo were bolcking together for Turner and he was used to their blocking. The line did a pretty good job of providing the holes Turner needed to gain 114 yards. But they need to improve on their blocking schemes and pass protection especially. They will get better as the season moves along. I said on another post that the Falcons are still a work in progress and they will get better. We must be patient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconut-91 Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I'm not worried about Turner. The run blocking needs to get better, but it wasn't too bad. But, the pass blocking. Holy crap, it flat out stunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big A Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Michael Turner is still a force to be recked with. With two (2) new offensive lineman such as Garrett Reynolds and Joe Hawley getting more game exiperience, it's going to take some time for all of them, Turner, Hawley & Reynolds to get used to each other as opposed to when Harvey Dahl & Tyson Clabo were bolcking together for Turner and he was used to their blocking. The line did a pretty good job of providing the holes Turner needed to gain 114 yards. But they need to improve on their blocking schemes and pass protection especially. They will get better as the season moves along. I said on another post that the Falcons are still a work in progress and they will get better. We must be patient.Did you really just say the line did well? What game were you watching? The Oline was getting burned so bad, the announcers were openly making fun of how bad it was and how bad they were getting torched by just the front 4 of Eagles. Just because Turner broke 2 runs out for big gains out of almost 30 tries isnt proof of anything. Hawley got a bunch of holding penalties because he was getting beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ7000 Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 a quarter pounder ??? <_< <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statick Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Turner's weakness is a weak o-line. Nothing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morewheat Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 He not a scat back who is going to change directions on a dime like a Mccoy. He is a north south runner who is great at breaking tackles. If the OL even gives him a small hole he can usually get 4-5 yards. No RB can run the ball if the OL doesn't provide holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
va2ga Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Turner is a one cut, north and south kind of runner. He doesn't have the lateral quickness to get to holes that open up that are not part of the designed run. You'll never see him "break someone's ankles", but you will see him drag tacklers down the field. That's why we missed Norwood because he had the speed and elusiveness to hit holes quickly when plays break down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungHeezy Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I know Trent Cole tackled Turner at least 3 or 4 times..unacceptable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statick Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I know Trent Cole tackled Turner at least 3 or 4 times..unacceptableDude, that's because Baker was allowing him to get into the backfield the majority of the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl927 Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Turner's weakness is a weak o-line. Nothing more.Amen. He charges through the line and trusts the o-line to make the hole where they're supposed to make it. He's not fast enough to jog along the line and hunt a gap. He's not built for it, and he knows it. He's a bowling ball - not a gazelle.The man is good at what he does, and we're lucky to have him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84White32Quizz Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Yea I dont think Turner has a weakness, if anything he shows that he is now a viable option in the passing game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungHeezy Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Dude, that's because Baker was allowing him to get into the backfield the majority of the game.Oh I know..I was agreeing with you about the O-line being problematic..can't expect a north south runner to get north south if he's constantly getting hit behind the line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanForLife Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 He not a scat back who is going to change directions on a dime like a Mccoy. He is a north south runner who is great at breaking tackles. If the OL even gives him a small hole he can usually get 4-5 yards. No RB can run the ball if the OL doesn't provide holes.Turner is a one cut, north and south kind of runner. He doesn't have the lateral quickness to get to holes that open up that are not part of the designed run. You'll never see him "break someone's ankles", but you will see him drag tacklers down the field. That's why we missed Norwood because he had the speed and elusiveness to hit holes quickly when plays break down.^ What they said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathonwings369 Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 i have had no issues with turners play so far this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdawg4876 Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 the only issue I have now is his top end speed back in 08 that would have been a touch down but I have seen twice now were turner gets a big gain but gets chased down from behind. Once against bears now eagles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOEinPHX Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 'Burner' may no longer be an appropriate adjective, and I agree to a point about his vision, but consider this. Mike Turner is on pace for 1712 YDS rushing on 248 carries. He's also on pace for 32 receptions for 576 YDS.After only two games it may be a little early to toss out 'on pace for' projections, but for the moment, I don't need to hear any bitching about Mike Turner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysfallforward Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 he's a hit or miss..I like a back that can make some yards wiggling, spinning while he's being tackled when the defense is tackling well and isn't letting him break away. He is sort of a hit or miss and doesn't get those extra yards through good tacklingwhen he gets going though, he's real good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statick Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Oh I know..I was agreeing with you about the O-line being problematic..can't expect a north south runner to get north south if he's constantly getting hit behind the lineOh, my bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-Nite-Toker Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Michael Turner has been the most explosive weapon in both games. Why in the world does the focus need to be on MT's weaknesses? He is becoming a receiving threat as well.Most under appreciated player on the team and one if not the main reason for ATL's success...I don't get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 114yds 5.4 yds per carries and a TD? 100yds last week on 10 carries?You guys enjoy this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD: Objective Elite Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 No RB can run the ball if the OL doesn't provide holes.Barry Sanders says 'hello' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitowndirtybird Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Did anyone else notice on Turner's touchdown how NON of the DB's even came up to meet him? In the highlights on NFL network they were giving some of the eagles DB's crap for not even making an attempt on Turner... Deion refered to that as a "business decision" by the DB's lol. The Eagles knew that was a touchdown the second the ball was pitched to Turner lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrobinson3803 Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 The only weakness I see in Turner is that he no longer seems to have the Burners. He has gotten caught from behind on big runs 2 weeks in a row Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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