Michael Turner Fantasy News 2009/2010

HacheMan · Jul 16, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Falcons OC: Burner's carries to be reduced </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Michael Turner - RB - ATL - Jul. 16

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Falcons offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey admits that Michael Turner's carries will be reduced this season.
"You can't run 370 times a season," Mularkey said. "If Michael does that, he's going to wear out over time." The Falcons will remain a run oriented offense, so Turner will still see a consistent 18-22 carries on a weekly basis. Though Jerious Norwood stands to benefit from an extra 30-40 touches, Burner remains worthy of a Top-6 fantasy selection.
Source: ESPN.com
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JakeT. · Jul 17, 2009

I don't think this affects his fantasy value much. I also think he'll be below expectations.

TheWolf · Jul 21, 2009

You have to expect lower points after last season......and, he has to carry it less or else his career will be over in 3 years.......especially when you have Norwood.

HacheMan · Jul 24, 2009

Michael Turner - RB - Falcons </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Following the acquisition of Tony Gonzalez, NFL.com's Pat Kirwin compares Michael Turner's potential for red zone production to Priest Holmes' output from 2002-04.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Holmes also had possibly the best run-blocking line in history, which Turner won't enjoy. Still, Kirwin makes a good point that Gonzalez will force a double team near the end zone, leaving one less defender in the box to stop the run. Turner could match last year's TD total even if he sees fewer carries and less yardage.
Jul. 24 - 6:30 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: NFL.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Jul 26, 2009

Michael Turner - RB - Falcons </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Falcons head coach Mike Smith echoed offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey's statement that Michael Turner's carries will be reduced this season.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"We know that he can’t sustain 370 carries over a number of years," Smith said. "We definitely know that we have to reduce the load that we put on him this year." We project Turner to notch 315 carries in a run-based offense, and he remains a good bet to lead the league in rushing touchdowns.
Jul. 26</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Aug 18, 2009

Michael Turner - RB - Falcons </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Falcons offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey on Michael Turner's carries: "We’re not counting. When we need a run and we need yards, I’m going to call Michael Turner’s number." </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Mularkey also recently said that Turner's carries will be reduced. We get the feeling that the Falcons are just sick of talking about the "Curse of 370." They'll make a conscious effort to keep him fresh, but expect Turner to carry it at least 315 times. It's a far cry from the 377 "The Burner" had last season, but plenty to finish as a top-five fantasy back.
Aug. 18 </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 6, 2009

Michael Turner - RB - Falcons </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>The Falcons offensive line recently watched film of all 81 running plays that have been called this season.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Atlanta is averaging just 92.3 yards per game on the ground, down from last year's 152.7 mark. They say teams are stacking the box more and they haven't blocked correctly at the second level. Michael Turner, who is averaging just 3.5 YPC, has a tough matchup in San Francisco Sunday.
Oct. 6 </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 10, 2009

Michael Turner - RB - Falcons Turner struggles when up against 3-4
Turner has a very tough matchup when the Falcons go to San Francisco this weekend. He is averaging just under 3.3 yards-per-carry against the 3-4, and the Niners have one of the better defenses in the league. The Falcons may try some screens and dump-offs to help open up the running game for Turner and Co. October 10
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

HacheMan · Oct 21, 2009

Michael Turner - RB - Falcons </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Michael Turner was limited in Falcons practice Wednesday with a "chest" injury.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The club has not expressed any doubt about Turner's chances of starting at Dallas. He is on pace for 1,130 rushing yards and nearly 20 touchdowns.
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HacheMan · Oct 22, 2009

Michael Turner - RB - Falcons </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Michael Turner (chest) was limited again in Thursday's practice.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>There's been no indication that Turner is in danger of missing this week's game. We have him ranked as the fifth best running back in his matchup against Dallas.
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HacheMan · Oct 23, 2009

Michael Turner - RB - Falcons Michael Turner listed as probable
The Cowboys' defense is susceptible to the run, and Turner should see far more carries than the 13 he got last week. He's always a good bet to score. October 23
Source: Dallas Morning News

HacheMan · Oct 26, 2009

Michael Turner - RB - Falcons </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Michael Turner said last season's 376 carries have nothing to do with his sluggish numbers this season.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"Physically, I feel the same," Turner said. "I’m still healthy. It’s not about 300 and some carries last year." Turner has just one 100-yard game on the season and is averaging 3.4 yards per carry. After Sunday's loss when he was outplayed by third-stringer Jason Snelling, Turner blamed his offensive line for not getting guys blocked. Turner has saved his owners with seven rushing touchdowns.
Oct. 26 </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 12, 2009

Michael Turner - RB - Falcons </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Michael Turner brushed off any notion that he felt the effects of last season's NFL-high workload at the start of the this year.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"As soon as the [2008] season was over, I didn't feel worn out," Turner said. In his first six games of this season, Turner averaged 3.41 yards per carry. Over his last two, he's getting 8.34 per rush. Turner should have no problem keeping it going against the injury-riddled Panthers this week.
Nov. 12</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 16, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Report: Michael Turner has high ankle sprain </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Michael Turner - RB - ATL - Nov. 16 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>FOX Sports' Jay Glazer reports that Michael Turner has been diagnosed with a high ankle sprain.
However, Glazer says the Falcons are "very optimistic" that Turner's injuy isn't as serious as most high ankle sprains. Turner has virtually no history of injuries and is only 27, so he figures to recover quickly. Still, Jason Snelling is a fair bet to pick up multiple starts. Jerious Norwood's (hip) status is uncertain for Week 11, but he'll also be worth adding in most leagues.
Source: Jay Glazer on Twitter
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HacheMan · Nov 18, 2009

Michael Turner - RB - Falcons </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Michael Turner (high ankle sprain) missed practice on Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Falcons coach Mike Smith says Turner "worked hard" in the training room and has "made strides", but he's almost certainly not going to practice all week. Returning for Week 12 would probably be a best-case scenario for Turner.
Nov. 18 </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: J. Michael Moore on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 19, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Falcons coach: No timetable on Turner's ankle </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Michael Turner - RB - ATL - Nov. 19 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Michael Turner (high ankle sprain) missed practice Thursday as expected, and coach Mike Smith said there's no timetable for the running back's return.
Turner almost certainly will sit out this week. The Falcons play the Bucs in Week 12 and Turner could be rested that week as well. We're considering Turner "week to week" for now, with Jason Snelling as the starter and Jerious Norwood (questionable, hip) his backup.
Source: Falcons on Twitter
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HacheMan · Nov 20, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Turner doubtful; Jerious Norwood questionable </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Michael Turner - RB - ATL - Nov. 20</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Michael Turner (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Week 11 after missing his third straight practice Friday.
Even listing Turner as "doubtful" is generous; coach Mike Smith admits that he has no timetable for return. Turner is in danger of missing several weeks with a high ankle sprain. Jerious Norwood (hip) practiced Friday and is listed as questionable, but is unlikely to be a major threat to Jason Snelling's carries after sitting out for the last month. Snelling will start at the Giants.
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HacheMan · Nov 22, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Turner will not play, Snelling starts for ATL </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Michael Turner - RB - ATL - Nov. 22</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>ESPN's Rachel Nichols reports that Michael Turner (ankle) will not play on Sunday against the Giants, and Jason Snelling will get the start for the Falcons.
Turner was listed as doubtful on the injury report and has no timetable for return. He is likely out for a couple of weeks with a high ankle sprain. Snelling and Aaron Stecker will try to fill in as best as they can for the Falcons. Struggling QB Matt Ryan will have to carry the offense with Turner absent.
Source: Rachel Nichols on Twitter
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HacheMan · Nov 25, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Michael Turner returns for 'limited' practice </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Michael Turner - RB - ATL - Nov. 25 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Michael Turner (ankle) returned to Falcons practice on a "limited" basis Wednesday.
The development is promising for his chances of playing in Week 13, but coach Mike Smith's admission that Turner has "no timetable" for return means he probably isn't ready to face the Bucs. Jerious Norwood (hip) practiced fully Wednesday, though Jason Snelling is very likely to be Atlanta's lead runner in the favorable matchup. Norwood hasn't played in six weeks.
Source: J. Michael Moore on Twitter
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HacheMan · Nov 26, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Report: Falcons think Turner ready to return </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Michael Turner - RB - ATL - Nov. 26</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>FOX's Jay Glazer reports that the Falcons "think" Michael Turner will return from his high ankle sprain Sunday against Tampa Bay.
It's surprising that the team would push Turner to return so quickly from a serious injury against such a beatable opponent. But Turner practiced both Thursday and Wednesday and is apparently looking and feeling good. If Turner is active against the Bucs' No. 32 run defense, he'll qualify as a borderline RB1. Jason Snelling will not be a fantasy option if Turner returns.
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