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GEAUXmedic  LSU Fan IN! Member since Nov 2011 942 posts

| Falcons to release Michael Turner (Posted on 2/22/13 at 8:17 am)
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@adamschefter: Falcons are likely to release running back Michael Turner, who is scheduled to make $6.9 million this season.
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Tiger1242  LSU Fan Member since Jul 2011 13960 posts

| re: Falcons to release Michael Turner (Posted on 2/22/13 at 8:19 am to GEAUXmedic)
Damn that's cold, but I don't blame them he isn't worth $6.9 million anymore. Especially with what else they have in the backfield
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Roughneck  Texas Fan Member since Feb 2005 7886 posts
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| re: Falcons to release Michael Turner (Posted on 2/22/13 at 8:19 am to GEAUXmedic)
No surprise. Way too many carries on that body already & the wall was hit hard last year with an average drop down to 3.6.
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GEAUXmedic  LSU Fan IN! Member since Nov 2011 942 posts

| re: Falcons to release Michael Turner (Posted on 2/22/13 at 8:21 am to Roughneck)
Hes not gonna be making much, noone will be begging to have him.
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gatorhata9  Georgia Fan Unfortunately not Athens Member since Dec 2010 11049 posts

| re: Falcons to release Michael Turner (Posted on 2/22/13 at 8:25 am to GEAUXmedic)
Eddie Lacy come on down...
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Powerman  LSU Fan Corpus Christi, TX Member since Jan 2004 116282 posts

| re: Falcons to release Michael Turner (Posted on 2/22/13 at 8:29 am to gatorhata9)
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Eddie Lacy come on down...
Think he'll go that late in the draft?
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craigbiggio  LSU Fan Baton Rouge Member since Dec 2009 2796 posts

| re: Falcons to release Michael Turner (Posted on 2/22/13 at 8:29 am to GEAUXmedic)
Going after Reggie?
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danfraz  LSU Fan New Orleans Member since Apr 2008 11580 posts

| re: Falcons to release Michael Turner (Posted on 2/22/13 at 8:34 am to Roughneck)
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No surprise. Way too many carries on that body already & the wall was hit hard last year with an average drop down to 3.6.
this. def done as a featured back. looked done towards the end of last season, not sure anyone even gives him a look
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GEAUXmedic  LSU Fan IN! Member since Nov 2011 942 posts

| re: Falcons to release Michael Turner (Posted on 2/22/13 at 8:35 am to Powerman)
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Eddie Lacy come on down...
II think hes a 2nd round pick, maybe even lower if they can swing it that way. But.ATL seems to be the most viable option. Also with his hamstring tear, missing the combine/pro dayday might help him out rathet than him showing up and being below expectations.
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Maximus Idaho Fan Member since Feb 2004 66942 posts

| re: Falcons to release Michael Turner (Posted on 2/22/13 at 8:36 am to craigbiggio)
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Going after Reggie?
i hope so
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BilJ  Louisville Fan Shady's Member since Sep 2003 112035 posts

| re: Falcons to release Michael Turner (Posted on 2/22/13 at 8:43 am to Maximus)
powerman still thinks reggie will have that 2,000 yard season eventually just think if the Bears could sign Reggie.....Bush + Cutler= HOLY frick BALLS GREATEST OFFENSE EVER
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Black n Gold  Duke Fan Member since Feb 2009 6004 posts

| re: Falcons to release Michael Turner (Posted on 2/22/13 at 8:50 am to craigbiggio)
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Going after Reggie?
So they're dumping a beat up back for an injury prone back? 
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CunningLinguist  New Orleans Saints Fan Dallas, TX Member since Mar 2006 12226 posts

| re: Falcons to release Michael Turner (Posted on 2/22/13 at 8:52 am to Black n Gold)
The Falcons already have their younger, cheaper version of Reggie in Jacquizz. They need a bigger back to platoon with him
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danfraz  LSU Fan New Orleans Member since Apr 2008 11580 posts

| re: Falcons to release Michael Turner (Posted on 2/22/13 at 8:55 am to CunningLinguist)
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They need a bigger back to platoon with him
this my guess is they'll try and get a bigger back late in the draft or even FA
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RollTide1987  Alabama Fan Pensacola, Florida Member since Nov 2009 17737 posts
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| re: Falcons to release Michael Turner (Posted on 2/22/13 at 8:56 am to GEAUXmedic)
Eddie Lacy might have been a first round pick with a good showing at the combine, but he's going to miss the combine due to a hamstring injury. I'd rather see Lacy drafted to the 49ers while Ingram gets traded to the Falcons. 
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lsu xman Member since Oct 2006 9680 posts

| re: Falcons to release Michael Turner (Posted on 2/22/13 at 8:57 am to RollTide1987)
lacy is a 1st round lock IMO.
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DOKA Member since Sep 2012 457 posts

| re: Falcons to release Michael Turner (Posted on 2/22/13 at 9:02 am to Powerman)
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Think he'll go that late in the draft?
I hope not. I don't want a running back early if we cannot open holes for him in the first place. Kunz cannot play guard again, it made me sick to my stomach. Would never happen but if we moved up to grab warmack he would instantly become the best lineman the falcons have. I am pretty sick of hearing how much help we need on defense when our offense could take a dive if the line play gets any worse. Personally I want a trade back into the second and grab the guard out of kentucky.
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GEAUXmedic  LSU Fan IN! Member since Nov 2011 942 posts

| re: Falcons to release Michael Turner (Posted on 2/22/13 at 9:03 am to RollTide1987)
Definitely agree (before the injury). Im just saying maybe it would be.in his best interest to miss pro day as well seeing that the injury may affect his performance. I just dont.see where he fits in the first round, although his talent is first round
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dawg4lyfe  West Virginia Fan Member since May 2012 5292 posts

| re: Falcons to release Michael Turner (Posted on 2/22/13 at 9:07 am to GEAUXmedic)
Montee Ball come on down 
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DOKA Member since Sep 2012 457 posts

| re: Falcons to release Michael Turner (Posted on 2/22/13 at 9:09 am to dawg4lyfe)
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Montee Ball come on down
No big ten rbs dude. Plus he has graded poorly
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