Patrick Turner?!?!?!

by Wicklow on Nov 20, 2009 3:56 PM EST

Hey,

Does anyone know anything about Patrick Turner's availability or progression since joining the team? We all know that the Fins lack that certain go-to receiver with size and speed, and that's exactly what Turner was at USC, but the Fins haven't used him for one snap all season. Is he not picking up the system? Is he slightly injured? Do the coaches lack faith in him (moreso than in Ted Ginn?)? Does anyone know why he's standing on the sideline?

By the way... LOVE Davone Bess so far!!! Guy's got great hands and instincts. Love those undrafted WR (like Welker, who we let go for almost nothing!!! - worst trade in franchsie history!!!)

Thanks guys!

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Word is...

he’s below average on special teams…and has not impressed in practice. this regime doesnt just go by what you did…they go by what you show them your doing now…he hasnt shown enough.

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by Rzayo24 on Nov 20, 2009 4:04 PM EST reply actions

yep

That is the word on Pat, but last night during the game I saw him dressed and on the sidelines, he had not been even dressing up for games, Sparano keeps on saying he’s improving but who knows, I think he will get a chance to contribute, just very slow process for him right now.

I figure if our receiving core struggles and we can’t run the ball effectively, then he gets significance playing time. Right now Hartline has been solid even though his numbers are not ear shattering.

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by Finnatic on Nov 20, 2009 4:23 PM EST reply actions

I believe he's the type of Receiver that needs a year (prolly two) to develop....

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by Alpha6 on Nov 20, 2009 5:46 PM EST reply actions

The bottom line is that

for the foreseeable future, we’re basically using 4 recievers. So it’ll be a while before he gets a chance because the staff believes that Ginn, Hartline, Bess, and Camarillo are better. Its not even close.

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by AussieKen on Nov 20, 2009 7:21 PM EST reply actions

He's been active the past two games...so i think we'll see him soon enough. sparano even said it'd be a shame not to see how he plays on offense this season.

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by finsxfactor on Nov 20, 2009 8:51 PM EST reply actions

Something has to give with Turner

but big props to the wr’s who have been stepping up for us the last couple of games

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by Foy on Nov 20, 2009 9:41 PM EST reply actions

He has to go in when we are in the redzone

Our WR’s are allergic to the grass in the endzone

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by Souwantmyname on Nov 21, 2009 12:20 AM EST reply actions

Well Ricky isn't allergic to grass thats for sure

jk jk I love Ricky and I said before even though I am upset about Brown I was also looking forward to seeing Ricky carry the load and my faith in the guy has not forsaken me Ricky still has it, Just imagine if he ends the year with 1200 plus yards rushing just a great cinderella story after all the sh@t he went through

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by Foy on Nov 21, 2009 12:43 AM EST reply actions