Why is Turner being run into the ground such a hot topic

[Falcons1stPanthers2nd]

and AP running into the ground is not? AP already has injury problems and had 13 less carries and 15 more receptions than Turner last year.

[Panthro]

One is named Purple Jesus

[Fireball77]

Because everything about the Vikings is is all about the FW (F-word) all the time right now?

[Falcons1stPanthers2nd]

Because everything about the Vikings is is all about the FW (F-word) all the time right now?

true that

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

I think the fact that we won't be presumably facing Adrian Peterson twice a year for the next several years has a bit to do with it.

[X-Clown]

It's not really talked about by national media, only by regulars around here.

Didn't realize AP had so many carries so that is a good point. Peterson is 3 years younger though.

[Falcons1stPanthers2nd]

Myabe he has the same problem as Roddy White...he plays for a garbage team...

If you're an asshole, you're gonna come back as a cockroach or a worm or a fugin' anal bead

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[barro]

and AP running into the ground is not? AP already has injury problems and had 13 less carries and 15 more receptions than Turner last year.

I think its b/c all the fantasy pubs are ranking him #2 and he's coming off a record number of carries in one season. Since he classically was a backup to LT people are wondering how he'll hold up!

[thejimmy]

He's a great back and I love his size. I do wonder about all the carries he had. It's not a rule he'll have injuries this season but one does wonder if all those carries have made an impact.

[nosuchthingasapanther]

with the addition of gonzalez to an already effective passing game, i think turner will be fine.

he did his job last season by taking the load off of ryan. they shouldn't have to lean on him as much this upcoming season.

[Darth Hater]

and AP running into the ground is not? AP already has injury problems and had 13 less carries and 15 more receptions than Turner last year.

AP will have a shorter career and he wears a faggish purple uniform.

[Falcons1stPanthers2nd]

AP will have a shorter career and he wears a faggish purple uniform.

[Mr. Scot]

Why is Turner being run into the ground such a hot topic?

Honestly, it's a legitimate possibility.

When Jerome Bettis was the Steelers main workhorse, he always wore down by season's end. Likewise, the Dolphins ran Ricky Williams into the ground. And yes, the Vikings might do that with Peterson.

It happens, and Turner fits the profile. Whether or not it happens to him depends a lot on the Falcons coaching staff.

[kdrh5]

I wouldn't worry about it. Their coaching staff is probably already mindful of the possiblity of overworking him, and will just give Matt Ryan even more freedom, along with getting Norwood more carries. Plus, even if he does show signs of wear, the Falcons can always spend a 3rd or 4th rounder on a decent RB in next year's draft.

I'd just be concerned if the rookies on defense can adjust and play well quickly, and if the team can translate last year's success to this year.