Michael Turner Fantasy News 2011-2012

HacheMan · Aug 22, 2011

Michael Turner - RB - Falcons </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Michael Turner played through the groin injury that would require post-season surgery for 15 weeks last season.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>We noticed Turner had lost his burst when we went back and watched his late-season tape. The groin injury helps to explain his 3.58 YPC against a string of unimpressive defenses over the final five weeks. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution notes that Turner "shot out of the backfield like a rocket" in the preseason opener. We wouldn't go that far, but he does look better this season. Turner still has a couple of fantasy red flags at age 29 with a heavy workload the past three years.
Aug. 21 - 11:19 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Aug 23, 2011

Michael Turner - RB - Falcons </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Michael Turner needed a special wrap to get through last season with a groin injury that ultimately required surgery.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"It got to the point where I was use to running like that," Turner said. "... But it is what it is. It is football. Everybody is not 100 percent." Turner reportedly has his burst back in camp, but we can't bring ourselves to buy in on a 29-year-old back with a heavy recent workload coming off groin surgery. There are also indications Turner's carries could be scaled back this year.
Aug. 23 - 4:21 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: ESPN.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 19, 2011

Michael Turner - RB - Falcons </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Falcons coach Mike Smith hinted Wednesday that he intends to stick with a run-first approach on offense going forward.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Atlanta beat Carolina convincingly in Week 6 with 35 rushing attempts compared to 22 passes, which is an almost prehistoric run-to-pass ratio in this day and age. "We were able to establish that last week. Mike (Turner) did a great job. Our offensive line did a great job," said Smith. "It really helps an offense when you have the ability to do both and play-action off that run game. It was good for us last week and hopefully we’ll be able to establish that run again this week." It's good news for Turner, but not especially promising for Matt Ryan and his corps of pass catchers.
Oct. 19 - 4:53 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: atlantafalcons.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 19, 2011

Michael Turner - RB - Falcons </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Falcons coach Mike Smith hinted Wednesday that he intends to stick with a run-first approach on offense going forward.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Atlanta beat Carolina convincingly in Week 6 with 35 rushing attempts compared to 22 passes, which is an almost prehistoric run-to-pass ratio in this day and age. "We were able to establish that last week. Mike (Turner) did a great job. Our offensive line did a great job," said Smith. "It really helps an offense when you have the ability to do both and play-action off that run game. It was good for us last week and hopefully we’ll be able to establish that run again this week." It's good news for Turner, but not especially promising for Matt Ryan and his corps of pass catchers.
Oct. 19 - 4:53 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: atlantafalcons.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>