Second thoughts on landing Turner

[YardRat]

http://www.niagara-gazette.com/sports/gnnsports_story_105220026.html

The poker game between Buffalo Bills General Manager Marv Levy and current San Diego GM A.J. Smith may have come to an end.

ESPN’s John Clayton reported Saturday that Smith is likely to keep backup running back Michael Turner rather than dealing him to either Buffalo or Tennessee, the two teams thought to be most interested in acquiring his services. The catch, according to Clayton, is Smith’s insistence that a first-round pick either this year or in 2008 be included in any trade package. If that’s the case, Levy’s doing the right thing. If Smith doesn’t lower his trade demands, the Chargers risk losing Turner for nothing after this season, when he can become an unrestricted free agent.

[Night Train]

Re: Second thoughts on landing Turner

Once the actual Draft day clock starts ticking, we'll see if Smith has a sudden change of heart. SD has lots of needs on D and also needs a WR.

If no Turner, I hope the Bills have done their homework on a few of these rookie RB's.

[ghz in pittsburgh]

Re: Second thoughts on landing Turner

Three words: draft your own.

If that does not work, then Turner will be there next year.

[Tatonka]

Re: Second thoughts on landing Turner

offer what we got for willis and make the 3rd next year conditional.. if he breaks 1500 yards.. you can make it a 1st rounder.

[carybillsfan]

Re: Second thoughts on landing Turner

This should be a suprise to no one. Smith held all the cards when he drafted Manning first overall with no intention on ever seeing him wear a Chargers jersey, then he got a fools ransom for him inn the deal with the Giants. There are 2 things working for the Bills Turner has not signed the offer he has only been tendered, if he really wants out he's going to have to make a statement by not showing up when camp starts. Levy and the Titans are smart enough to know they can land him cheaper in the fall.

[gr8slayer]

Re: Second thoughts on landing Turner

I really have no interest if it's going to cost us a first.

[Mr. Miyagi]

Re: Second thoughts on landing Turner

This should be a suprise to no one. Smith held all the cards when he drafted Manning first overall with no intention on ever seeing him wear a Chargers jersey, then he got a fools ransom for him inn the deal with the Giants. There are 2 things working for the Bills Turner has not signed the offer he has only been tendered, if he really wants out he's going to have to make a statement by not showing up when camp starts. Levy and the Titans are smart enough to know they can land him cheaper in the fall.

The Giants were morons. Manning loudly announced that he would absolutely refuse to play for the Chargers so SD had very little choice but to trade him, yet the Giants acted like SD held all the cards and gave them an arm and a leg for Manning.

BTW, look how he's turning out LOL.

[Don't Panic]

Re: Second thoughts on landing Turner

I really have no interest if it's going to cost us a first.

I think that's the point of the article... Levy doesn't want to give up a 1st. Good for him. I would gladly give up our 2nd for him, but the 1st is a heavy price for Turner, even if he is legit.

[don137]

Re: Second thoughts on landing Turner

There are plenty of talent in the draft if Smith plays hard ball. The Bills have the highest picking slot between the Bills, Titans and Packers so they will get dibs on a RB earlier then the others. Plus I prefer waiting until the draft because what if Petersen falls to #12. GB will take Lynch and the Titans will get a great back in round 2 and Smith will lose Turner next year and get nothing in return.

[The Answer]

Re: Second thoughts on landing Turner

http://www.niagara-gazette.com/sport...105220026.html

Great news - they can keep Turner as far as The Answer is concerned anyway.

Either that or this is just a pathetic ploy by AJ Smith to attempt to make Turner seem worth more than he is anyway - hopefully the dinosaurs don't bite on this tripe though.

~The Answer

[ShadowHawk7]

Re: Second thoughts on landing Turner

Great play by Marv imo. Perhaps Smith will realize his mistake come draft day and lower his absurd demands. Even if he doesn't I think this was excellent work by Marv and co.

[jamze132]

Re: Second thoughts on landing Turner

I would have no problem giving up a 2nd rounder for Turner only if we got Willis T #12. Otherwise, we should stay where we are and draft what we really need.

[carybillsfan]

Re: Second thoughts on landing Turner

Great play by Marv imo. Perhaps Smith will realize his mistake come draft day and lower his absurd demands. Even if he doesn't I think this was excellent work by Marv and co.

The longer the saga goes on, the less Marv would have to give up. But I don't think Turner will be traded until he holds out of camp.

[gr8slayer]

Re: Second thoughts on landing Turner

The player rep for restricted free agent Michael Turner expects his client to return to the Chargers this season.
The Bills and Titans haven't made much progress in talks about trade compensation with San Diego. "Nothing is happening right now," agent Bus Cook says. Something could still very well happen on draft day.

[Saratoga Slim]

Re: Second thoughts on landing Turner

offer what we got for willis and make the 3rd next year conditional.. if he breaks 1500 yards.. you can make it a 1st rounder.

I'm OK with that plan. If he puts up 1500 yards no one should complain about giving up a first for him--that's bigtime production