[Lefty Noob]

Word is the Chargers are actively promoting restricted free agent RB Michael Turner in the hopes that they'll be able to secure a first round draft pick for him. It's pretty much a given that he'll be starting somewhere else next season, possibly for one of the New York teams. So what do you think of this news?

[EmpireWF]

I know this kid has been mentioned a lot by fans of the Giants who see him as being a great compliment to the freight train known as Brandon Jacobs. But I doubt the Giants are willing to give up the draft picks.

[ThePundit]

The Jets can use him in the worst way. I would give up a first rounder for him. First round picks are crap shoots, anyhow.

[WAREWOLFE94]

Michael Turner is a one helluva player and has the potential to be a starter on many teams. and sports a 6.3 yards per carry."...would luv to have him in the Cowboy's back-field that's for sure.

Alongside the Jets and Giants, the Panthers will desperately be looking for some solid backfield help to alleviate the pressure from Jake Delhomme's shoulders.

The Texans could possibly be in the running, unless they take what Ron Dayne did in the latter half of the season and give him a contract.

Cleveland and Washington both share a dilemna of injury-prone running backs (Droughns and Portis). These two teams may be looking for insurance and will have the cap space to accomodate Turner.

San Diego would lose arguably the best backup running back in the NFL, as well as their kickoff returner.Either way Turner's gonna get paid a bundle.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

I really like Turner...but his he got enough in him ot be an every day back?...He has done great as a change of pace back spelling LT...Anyone questioning his durability?

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

I really like Turner...but his he got enough in him ot be an every day back?...He has done great as a change of pace back spelling LT...Anyone questioning his durability?

Nah, he'll be fine. He was a workhorse in college, and it's not like he'll be alone in a backfield -- any of those teams looking at him have a guy like Jacobs or Washington who will see carries, ala Dillon/Maroney and Rhodes/Addai.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Nah, he'll be fine. He was a workhorse in college, and it's not like he'll be alone in a backfield -- any of those teams looking at him have a guy like Jacobs or Washington who will see carries, ala Dillon/Maroney and Rhodes/Addai.

It seems the days of the two backs is back...

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

It seems the days of the two backs is back...

Well, think about most of last year's playoff teams. A lot of them, maybe the majority of them ran two-back systems. Indy with Addai/Rhodes, New England has three if you count Faulk, the Bears split time between Jones and Benson, Dallas has Jones and Barber, Saints have Bush and Deuce. Yeah, you have exceptions like Alexander or LT (but then, to some degree, Turner did see his fair share of carries this season as well). So, yeah, two backs seems like the way to go.

[Lefty Noob]

Looks like Turner may be staying in San Diego. According to Yahoo! Sports' rumors page, "The agent for Michael Turner says it looks like his client will be staying with the San Diego Chargers. The Chargers and the Tennessee Titans have been talking, and the Buffalo Bills have also been in the mix... 'As of right now, it looks like Michael is going to be in San Diego,' agent Bus Cook said. 'Things could change, and it could happen on draft day, too.'"

[azrael492]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Looks like Turner may be staying in San Diego. According to Yahoo! Sports' rumors page, "The agent for Michael Turner says it looks like his client will be staying with the San Diego Chargers. The Chargers and the Tennessee Titans have been talking, and the Buffalo Bills have also been in the mix... 'As of right now, it looks like Michael is going to be in San Diego,' agent Bus Cook said. 'Things could change, and it could happen on draft day, too.'"

I will bet there is a draft day trade with him.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by azrael492

I will bet there is a draft day trade with him.

I doubt it would be Tennessee, then, unless Robert Meachem's off the board. But then, what do the Titans need worse, a RB or a WR?

[MJHMarc]

The word is that they are going to acquire Jets' WR, Justin McCareins.

I'd still take Robert Meachem, though.

[vincesanity82]

If Turner is gonna be dealt, it will be on draft day..The chargers are just wanting to get the best deal but they dont want him to leave when his contracts up and not get anything for him either..

[bears9]

the problem is the teams that need him have so many other needs

[Lefty Noob]

Turner has signed the team's one year, $2.35 million tender. He's now no longer a free-agent, but he could still wind up elsewhere. According to the AP, Chargers GM A.J. Smith "is still open to trading Turner. He would like to get a first- and third-round pick, either this year or next, but has said he'll listen to all offers... On Wednesday, he said teams have offered 'less than I would like' for Turner, a bruising 237-pounder who averaged 6.3 yards per carry last year in spelling Tomlinson."

What would you offer for the kid if you were an NFL GM?