Putting Turner in perspective

[Bling]

Anyone got an example of a backup RB traded to a team that turned out pretty good? The last example of a backup RB traded in my memory is Lamar Gordon. I don't remember, but I think LaMont Jordan was traded for a draft pick too. I guess Thomas Jones and Chester Taylor are examples of backups (well, I'm not too sure of TJ's situation in Arizona. I don't know if he was out by the time Marcell Shipp was there) that turned out good when they switched teams.

[gr8slayer]

Re: Putting Turner in perspective

Another Turner thread

[Mr. Miyagi]

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Priest Holmes comes to mind.

[Bling]

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Priest Holmes comes to mind.

He was a backup? I think they just cut him because they had Jamal Lewis. If you want to go that route, Corey Dillion comes to mind as well.

[HHURRICANE]

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Turner, Turner, Turner!! Why is always about Turner?!!!!

[THATHURMANATOR]

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He was a backup? I think they just cut him because they had Jamal Lewis..

Isnt that the definition of a backup?

[gr8slayer]

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Ricky Williams

[Ickybaluky]

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Anyone got an example of a backup RB traded to a team that turned out pretty good? The last example of a backup RB traded in my memory is Lamar Gordon.

But Gordon sucked even before the trade. I don't know what Miami was thinking on that one. The guy was 3rd string on a Rams team, behind Trung Candidate.

I don't remember, but I think LaMont Jordan was traded for a draft pick too.

He was signed as a FA.

I guess Thomas Jones and Chester Taylor are examples of backups (well, I'm not too sure of TJ's situation in Arizona. I don't know if he was out by the time Marcell Shipp was there) that turned out good when they switched teams.

Taylor was a FA.

Jones is an example, but he was considered a bust when Arizona traded him to Tampa. His value was so low they only got Marquis Walker, who wasn't even good enough to play in the NFL, in return. He went on to play pretty well for Tampa before signing as a FA with Chicago.

[Ickybaluky]

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Priest Holmes comes to mind.

He signed as a FA. He wasn't traded.

Corey Dillon is a good example.

[Bling]

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Isnt that the definition of a backup?

More like cap casualties and drama killing to me.

[gr8slayer]

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RICKY WILLIAMS

[Ickybaluky]

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More like cap casualties and drama killing to me.

He was a FA, he wasn't cut.

How about Curtis Martin? He wasn't traded, but he was signed as a RFA with the Jets surrendering the 1st and 3rd it took to get him.

Granted, Martin was a #1 back, unlike Turner, but both were RFA and highly thought of by other teams. The fact he was able to return a #1 and #3 and still live up to it says something.

[Bling]

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But Gordon sucked even before the trade. I don't know what Miami was thinking on that one. The guy was 3rd string on a Rams team, behind Trung Candidate.

Desperation + Wanny running the show = Lamar Gordon.

He was signed as a FA.

I guess I was wrong.

Taylor was a FA.

I knew that. I'm sorry I didn't clarify that.

Jones is an example, but he was considered a bust when Arizona traded him to Tampa. His value was so low they only got Marquis Walker, who wasn't even good enough to play in the NFL, in return. He went on to play pretty well for Tampa before signing as a FA with Chicago.

Yup.



So I guess the history of backups switching teams is a case by case basis.

[HHURRICANE]

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Anyone got an example of a backup RB traded to a team that turned out pretty good? The last example of a backup RB traded in my memory is Lamar Gordon. I don't remember, but I think LaMont Jordan was traded for a draft pick too. I guess Thomas Jones and Chester Taylor are examples of backups (well, I'm not too sure of TJ's situation in Arizona. I don't know if he was out by the time Marcell Shipp was there) that turned out good when they switched teams.

Bling I rarely agree with you but I think it's a valid argument. This could easily be a giant bust and LaMont Jordan had the exact same drama around him when he went to the Raiders.

[Bling]

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He was a FA, he wasn't cut.

I wasn't specifically talking about Priest Holmes. Man I don't know how to articulate.

How about Curtis Martin? He wasn't traded, but he was signed as a RFA with the Jets surrendering the 1st and 3rd it took to get him.

Hmmm....