Dolphins Verbatim: Patrick Turner

Sceeto · May 5, 2009

Decent read about one of our newbies: :D
http://cbs4.com/sports/miami.dolphins.patrick.2.999984.html

(On him being noticed the last year compared to the previous years) – "First, there were two other starters who were already established (at USC), and after they were gone I was the starter and I just made plays when the opportunity came my way."
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(On if he is a red zone target) – "I believe that I can be a red zone target. A guy with my frame that is what we are made to do, down inside the twenty go up and make plays on the ball whether it's a slant route and using your body to shed off defenders and making the tough catch and possessing the ball, I feel that is my job."
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I like the sound of that. That's exactly what we need. Let's just he can become that type of player. ;)

(On how often he matched up against big corners and what it was like going against Sean Smith today in practice) – "It's a good matchup, you just have to be sound with your technique when you are going against someone with your size and even with a smaller guy. He is a good athlete. I believe that some of the teams that we played in the PAC-10 had big corner and we go against big corners in practice at USC and it has helped me prepare for that."
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(On the biggest misconception about him coming out of USC) – "I would like to prove that I am a red zone target and I am a consistent receiver and I make plays."
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:D

DolfanDyl · May 5, 2009

I dont want to speak too soon...but I see him making an impact this year

aesop · May 5, 2009

Based on what?

FinsAreLife · May 5, 2009

aesop said:

Based on what?
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10 TDs in his senior season? I dunno man, look at the highlights. I know thats not some awesome number but he is very capable of having a big impact and i think he will.

the 23rd · May 5, 2009

we have tight ends for the red zone

alen1 · May 5, 2009

the 23rd said:

we have tight ends for the red zone
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They aren't always going to be there. Eventually teams will take away those underneath options and force you to go toward the sidelines, which is why IMO they took a taller wide receiver.

the 23rd · May 5, 2009

that probably is exactly why he was drafted

Frumundah Finnatic · May 5, 2009

good interview

Regan21286 · May 5, 2009

I don't doubt Turner has the it factor to be a good red zone target. My only concern is whether he can be an every down WR of that size ala Keyshawn Johnson and not some specialist. He's run good routes before for $C but he'll need a bit more to separate at the next level.

alen1 said:

They aren't always going to be there. Eventually teams will take away those underneath options and force you to go toward the sidelines, which is why IMO they took a taller wide receiver.
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Exactly. As well as someone who can leap high on the sidelines even on 3rd downs.

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FinsAreLife Well-Known Member

the 23rd a.k.a. Rio

alen1 New Member

the 23rd a.k.a. Rio

Frumundah Finnatic U Mad Miami?

Regan21286 MCAT's, EMT's, AMCAS, ugh

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