Chargers RB Michael Turner to Jets for 1st rounder

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpag...8716&spln=1<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Scout.com reports "sources familiar with the Chargers" believe the Jets are willing to trade their first-round pick for Michael Turner.Turner, a restricted free agent, isn't even under contract with San Diego, but this appears to be a possibility once he's tendered. The Jets would then explore signing him long term. San Diego is reportedly now looking at running back prospects, possibly Penn State's Tony Hunt. Jan. 23 - 2:56 pm et Source: scout.com</div>

 

If this is true, I think it's a good move, I just wish it was the Redskins' 2nd rounder instead.

 

I dont know if hes worth a first rounder..

 

I was thinking one of their second rounders would be about an equal trade. This would be yet another draft steal for the Chargers. (add it to the Manning Debacle & the Vick/Tomlinson trade)

 

A 1st rounder? what has he done to deserve that?

 

I agree with PPE, he's done very very great off the bench. But has he carried the load for a team enough to be worthy of a first round pick? I don't think so (Jets fans will though).

 

A bunch of things to keep in mind about this potential move - Great Size (5-10, 237)- Great Speed (4.42 40 Yard Dash)- Still Pretty Young with Fresh Legs (24 Years Old, only 157 NFL Rushing Attempts the past 3 years.)- Already had 3 years of NFL Teaching and Coaching, working behind a Hall-of-Fame Runningback and is used to an NFL-style Lifestyle already.- Run a Similar Offensive System in San Diego,- Extremely Productive in College (2 Time All-American, Semi-Finalist for Nations Top RB award, 1900 Yards his Junior Season, 1600 his Senior Season)- Extremely Productive in Limited Duty in the Pros (Career 6.0 Yards Per Attempt)- Does Not Fumble (Only 2 Fumbles in last 508 College Rushing Attempts, 1 Fumble in 157 NFL Rushing Attempts)- Regarded as a Good Character Individual- Coaches say he is a better inside runner then LT.- Can Also Kick Return (Doesn't help us much now, but good insurance if Miller was to get hurt)- Brian Shottenheimer (Now Jets OC) has coached his team for his First 2 seasons and has seen him work out up close and personally to know what kind of player he will be.Personally, I like the move as I've been a fan of Turner's for a while now (Some of you might remember me saying the Jets should pursue him this preseason after Curtis Martin had his Bone-on-Bone knee issue). I wish we weren't paying as much, and hell, I'll be the first one to admit we're probably overpaying if this report is true, but I like him enough that I don't care. We're not going to get a better Runningback through the draft at the 25th overall pick as Peterson and Lynch will be gone, and Turner is light-years ahead of Bush and Irons IMO.

 

Chargers better add some 2nd day picks or the Jets are getting screwed.

 

This is only a rumor, not anything official as of yet..Just making sure everyone knew that as the thread title is misleading and I was actually kind of excited because I thought I had missed it until now There's a back like this every year. It was Chester Taylor last year and LaMont Jordan the year before. Of course they didnt go for first rounders, but they were both promising career backups that teams were willing to put a lot of stock into. Both have arguably worked, and I think Turner is above Taylor's and Jordan's level, so this would probably be a calculated risk by the Jets despite it definitely being questionable right now.

 

If I'm the Jets, I offer their own 2nd rounder and a 5th rounder for him, that way it seems fair. If not trade the earlier pick, I believe 6th pick of the 2nd round (??), and ask for Turner and probably a 4th rounder.

 

It's not a matter of what the Jets want to give, it all depends on the tender the Chargers put on him. It's more than likely to be a 1st rounder.

 

What I'm saying is if they won't do it for that make that offer. If they don't take it, draft Kenny Irons or Michael Bush and let the Chargers find nobody to trade with.

 

You aren't going to get a better back through the draft with their pick though as adrop said. They are thinking about the now, not 2-3 years from now.

 

Adrian Peterson isn't a better bet? You can't sit here and tell me that he is or isn't.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Capt. Comeback @ Jan 23 2007, 10:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Adrian Peterson isn't a better bet? You can't sit here and tell me that he is or isn't.</div>In order, moves I'd like to see us make on RB:1. Draft Marshawn Lynch2. Trade for Michael Turner3. Draft Michael Bush4. Draft Adrian Peterson5. Draft Brian Leonard6. Draft Kenny Irons7. Draft Tony Hunt8. Sign Dominic Rhodes9. Draft Antonio Pittman10. Draft Darius Walker

 

I really didn't even think of Lynch. He'd be perfect for the Jets IMO.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Capt. Comeback @ Jan 23 2007, 10:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Adrian Peterson isn't a better bet? You can't sit here and tell me that he is or isn't.</div>Adrian Peterson or Marshawn Lynch won't be available at #25.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ Jan 24 2007, 11:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Capt. Comeback @ Jan 23 2007, 10:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Adrian Peterson isn't a better bet? You can't sit here and tell me that he is or isn't.</div>Adrian Peterson or Marshawn Lynch won't be available at #25.</div>I'm saying, if you wanted to draft a 1st round RB instead of getting Turner for a wasted pick, then you might as well use your 2nd rounder and your 1st for the trade up. That way you have a better 2nd rounder still left and a higher 1st.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Capt. Comeback @ Jan 24 2007, 08:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ Jan 24 2007, 11:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Capt. Comeback @ Jan 23 2007, 10:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Adrian Peterson isn't a better bet? You can't sit here and tell me that he is or isn't.</div>Adrian Peterson or Marshawn Lynch won't be available at #25.</div>I'm saying, if you wanted to draft a 1st round RB instead of getting Turner for a wasted pick, then you might as well use your 2nd rounder and your 1st for the trade up. That way you have a better 2nd rounder still left and a higher 1st.</div>We still have too many needs to trade multiple picks for a RB IMO.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Jets | Team showing interest in M. Turner?Fri, 26 Jan 2007 18:32:08 -0800Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Jets have reportedly showed interest in San Diego Chargers RB Michael Turner, according to Chargers general manager A.J. Smith. Turner will be a restricted free agent in this upcoming offseason.</div>