Comments on: DeAngelo Williams vs Michael Turner: Truth or Fiction

By: Jacob

Jacob — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:18:27 +0000

Well, it wouldn't be the first time, but I like to view the glass about 1/3 full.

Had Turner not gotten injured, he might have finished a little better off than he did, especially considering Snelling's success in his absence. While Williams also had an injury late in the season, he was nowhere near his phenom numbers from 2008 even during the first part of the season. His team's struggles and Jonathan Stewart kept him from finding that groove he hit last year.

Regardless, I'd still say Turner is the one I would consider drafting next season. I don't have the same confidence in DeAngelo.

By: Jacob

Jacob — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:18:27 +0000

By: unspokenrespect

unspokenrespect — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 17:36:57 +0000

You were more wrong than right.

By: Jacob

Jacob — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:19:11 +0000

I agree that Turner won't get as many carries as he did last year, but I don't think it's impossible for him to come close to the same amount of fantasy points. With an improved offense, he may get more yards per carry, and those games where he was shut out of the end zone may turn into one or two touchdown performances. He'll have to share with Tony Gonzalez and Roddy White for sure, but I think he's got a chance. Even so, third overall isn't too shabby. I see him as a safe pick anywhere in the top five running backs.

By: top_fantasy_football

top_fantasy_football — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:38:30 +0000

MJD is right below AP in my rankings.. Turner will not get the carries or the yardage he did last year and Gonzo will steal some red zone for sure.. so I got him in my third spot.

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By: Jacob

Jacob — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:44:24 +0000

Great comment. I do agree that Atlanta's passing offense will play a larger role this season, but that's actually why I believe Turner's value should stay close to where it was last season, despite the more difficult schedule. With the passing game moving the ball down the field, Turner may have more chances to score, unlike last season when many of his fantasy points came from all the yardage he racked up.

Like you, I am not sure he'll finish as one of the top two backs in the league fantasy-wise, but I have to say he is one of the safest picks to make the top five.

By: Jacob

Jacob — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:44:24 +0000

Great comment. I do agree that Atlanta's passing offense will play a larger role this season, but that's actually why I believe Turner's value should stay close to where it was last season, despite the more difficult schedule. With the passing game moving the ball down the field, Turner may have more chances to score, unlike last season where many of his fantasy points came from all the yardage he racked up.

Like you, I am not sure he'll finish as one of the top two backs in the league fantasy-wise, but I have to say he is one of the safest picks to make the top five.

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By: Scott McShane

Scott McShane — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:11:58 +0000

I couldn't agree with you more about Williams. His schedule was a joke last year and will be much harder this season. There is no way he can live up to his ADP. As far as Turner, I like him a lot, but just can't put him as number 1. Atlanta's passing offense will play a bigger part this season and the tougher schedule should slow Turner down some. He's definitely a top 5 back. I'm just not sure if he can crack the top 2 with so much working against him.