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Roger "Hot" Turbin.
Read more here: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/08/03/2239614/no-beast-mode-time-for-turbo.html#storylink=cpyThe pace of practice has slowed, his cuts are more precise and the plays more ingrained in the overwhelmed brain of Seattle Seahawks running back Robert Turbin.
And that’s a good thing. The Seahawks may be counting on the rookie out of Utah State more than usual at the beginning of the season because of the uncertain status of the team’s best offensive player, Marshawn Lynch, who faces DUI charges in his hometown of Oakland.
So is Turbin feeling the heat?
“Nope,” Turbin said. “There’s no pressure. This is what I do. I’m a rookie, but I’m a professional football player right now, you know what I mean? So I’ve got to do my job. And my job is to right now back up Marshawn Lynch, or back up Leon (Washington). And so when my opportunity comes to get on the field, I have to just do my job and take advantage of the opportunity.”
Two days after getting knocked on his back by linebacker K.J. Wright during a running drill, Turbin heeded the second-year linebacker’s advice and got his pad level lower. The result at Thursday’s practice was a thundering collision where Turbin got the better of massive defensive end Red Bryant – although Turbin was the one looking around for his helmet afterward.
One thing that still remains noticeable are Turbin’s bulging biceps – he bench-pressed 225 pounds 28 times at the NFL scouting combine. But even at 5-foot-10 and 222 pounds, Turbin’s still light on his feet, as evidenced by his 4.5-second time in the 40-yard dash.
Seattle running backs coach Sherman Smith said he has seen steady progress from Turbin since his first days of rookie minicamp during the offseason.
“Now that you can put the pads on, you can definitely see the offseason did him well,” Sherman said. “He’s a good player. He’s picking the stuff up. You can see the speed to the hole. You can see the power. You can see all of that stuff translated.
“There were some concerns we had coming out of college that he would just stutter in the hole a little bit, but he’s not doing that for us now, so he’s doing a real nice job.”
Turbin said that Lynch has been a good mentor for him during camp, providing a word or two of encouragement, but more important, leading by example by showing how the running plays should be executed.
“Marshawn’s whole thing is you have to show people who you are,” Turbin said. “And that’s kind of how he plays. He doesn’t like to talk. I don’t really like to talk much either. But he’s a guy that just likes to show who he is by how he plays. And he kind of just brings that to me. That’s the biggest advice he’s given to me so far.”
Along with Turbin, electric return man Leon Washington will be counted on to contribute more offensively with Justin Forsett signing with the Houston Texans in free agency. Washington has been working with the first unit on third-down situations and will be the team’s lightning to Turbin and Lynch’s thunder.
“We have so many guys that can do so many things well,” Washington said. “Bringing Turbo (Turbin) to the mix is going to help out a lot. My role this year is I’m going to get in where I fit in. And when I get the opportunity to carry the football, I’m going to do that.”
The Seahawks found out the hard way last season how the offense suffers without Lynch, when he was a late-minute scratch because of back spasms at Cleveland. Seattle lost to the Browns, 6-3, and rushed for only 68 yards.
Faced with the possibility of not having Lynch on the field to begin the season this year, Smith says his unit should be better prepared.
“Yes, because we have to be,” Smith said. “Those are the guys that we have, so we’re just going to count on them to do what they have to do. I think Robert can do it, and we have Leon that will be there to help him out.”
He looks like Mr T or Ben Wallacehttp://prod.static.seahawks.clubs.nfl.com//assets/images/imported/SEA/articleImages/players/2012/turbin-robert/120428-turbin.jpgBiceps. I agree with the OP. He is going to a great situation, his running style fits their system perfectly. Nice guy to have on your roster should lynch go down.
Dude's got some serious pipes.He looks like Mr T or Ben Wallacehttp://prod.static.seahawks.clubs.nfl.com//assets/images/imported/SEA/articleImages/players/2012/turbin-robert/120428-turbin.jpgBiceps. I agree with the OP. He is going to a great situation, his running style fits their system perfectly. Nice guy to have on your roster should lynch go down.
Not enough to make him worthy of anything other than a low level handcuff. I liked what I saw of Turbin but to me it looked like he needed to have just a little more patience. It's also worth mentioning that he mostly ran with the 2nd string O-line and even when the "starters" were in there we were missing 2 of the 5 real starters.I think he looked rather good though, especially catching the ball. He'll be a good long term prospect in dynasty.Barring a Lynch meltdown or suspension, how many rushing attempts/touches do folks really think Turbin is going to have in "Redraft"
In that case, I think Leon Washington still sees enough snaps that Turbin wouldn't be the workhorse that most believe. Washington looked good - better than Turbin - from what little we law last night. Plus, he has the veteran experience and trust of the staff.Barring a Lynch meltdown or suspension, how many rushing attempts/touches do folks really think Turbin is going to have in "Redraft"
Washington also had the "starting" O-line, where they were already subbing in players for Turbin. There was a distinct different in push the O-line got in the first two series compared to the rest of the game.In that case, I think Leon Washington still sees enough snaps that Turbin wouldn't be the workhorse that most believe. Washington looked good - better than Turbin - from what little we law last night. Plus, he has the veteran experience and trust of the staff.Barring a Lynch meltdown or suspension, how many rushing attempts/touches do folks really think Turbin is going to have in "Redraft"
Nice post back from both of you, excellent points. I think in redraft leagues that you might want to back Lynch with Washington because even if Lynch were to go down the carries likely would be split or Washington might get 1st crack at say 60% of the carries. I'm just kind of looking at the tea leaves, not a lot to back this up.Washington also had the "starting" O-line, where they were already subbing in players for Turbin. There was a distinct different in push the O-line got in the first two series compared to the rest of the game.In that case, I think Leon Washington still sees enough snaps that Turbin wouldn't be the workhorse that most believe. Washington looked good - better than Turbin - from what little we law last night. Plus, he has the veteran experience and trust of the staff.Barring a Lynch meltdown or suspension, how many rushing attempts/touches do folks really think Turbin is going to have in "Redraft"
My favorite rookie in this class, the most likely to stun people, and you can get him after a bunch of guys in rookie drafts who will be forgotten in three years.You're all on notice.It's true that adversity can produce strength and a prime example is Turbin, a 5-foot-10, 222-pound running back with tree-trunk thighs, Popeye biceps and a bowl-you-over running style. His nickname: "Hulk." At the NFL combine last month, he did 28 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press, matching the most of any running back. It was also more than 28 offensive linemen and 22 defensive linemen.
His combine time of 4.50 seconds in the 40-yard dash ranked ninth among 28 running backs, and his blend of strength and speed has him projected to be a mid-round draft pick. He left school after a junior season in which he rushed for 1,517 yards, averaged 6.1 yards a carry and scored 23 total touchdowns.
Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Robert-Turbin-sees-NFL-as-means-to-help-at-home-3393546.php#ixzz258GjMde5
Yes, I agree with that guy.
FBG ranked rookie #24.LMAO at below the radar
Way too late for this. How many leagues do you actually own him in?My favorite rookie in this class, the most likely to stun people, and you can get him after a bunch of guys in rookie drafts who will be forgotten in three years.
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Way too late for this. How many leagues do you actually own him in?My favorite rookie in this class, the most likely to stun people, and you can get him after a bunch of guys in rookie drafts who will be forgotten in three years.
No. August.Do you usually have your rookie drafts in December?
Didn't realize there were leagues that waited this long. Most leagues have rookie drafts in May and my last one was six weeks ago.
Wow I didnt realize he was that smallI wrapped up my draft with Turbin, kept him under my hat the whole time.
He could be better than Lynch. That's right, you heard me.Pleasantly surprised by how well he catches the ball. If Lynch goes down I expect Turbin to step in and play well. They won't miss a beat as Turbin runs very similar to Lynch. Not with the same power as Lynch (very few others can), but I think he has a bit more wiggle than Lynch does when hitting the second level.
Yes he could. Waiting on suspension or injury.He could be better than Lynch. That's right, you heard me.Pleasantly surprised by how well he catches the ball. If Lynch goes down I expect Turbin to step in and play well. They won't miss a beat as Turbin runs very similar to Lynch. Not with the same power as Lynch (very few others can), but I think he has a bit more wiggle than Lynch does when hitting the second level.
My goodness, seriously..."won't miss a beat" "better than Lynch" Robert Turbin wasn't even the best RB at Utah State.He could be better than Lynch. That's right, you heard me.Pleasantly surprised by how well he catches the ball. If Lynch goes down I expect Turbin to step in and play well. They won't miss a beat as Turbin runs very similar to Lynch. Not with the same power as Lynch (very few others can), but I think he has a bit more wiggle than Lynch does when hitting the second level.
Good one MoP.Yes, I agree with that guy.
If Turbin were to get a chance to play due to a Lynch injury I think it would be remiss to give too much credit to Turbin's talent for success. The Seattle offensive line is much improved over the past two years. Tom Cable has changed the personnel and the culture. They are a run first group with a nasty streak. RT Breno Giacomini has an attitude. He always just has to have the last punch. I won't be surprised to see him have more personal fouls than holding penalties this year. Along with the attitude they have depth. Their second team offensive line just mauled other teams this preseason.He could be better than Lynch. That's right, you heard me.
Sorry but The Turbinator is so much better than Sea-Hulk from a national FF nickname perspective. Never did like the Sea-Hulk name they've been giving him. With enough buy in for The Turbinator, I think it can be turned around. Sea-Hulk just doesn't flow in ff.SEA-HULK
I like Sea-Hulk way more than Turbinator. Like Turbin's long term prospects but I think patience will be required for him unless Lynch has a major injury.Sorry but The Turbinator is so much better than Sea-Hulk from a national FF nickname perspective. Never did like the Sea-Hulk name they've been giving him. With enough buy in for The Turbinator, I think it can be turned around. Sea-Hulk just doesn't flow in ff.SEA-HULK
The minute you start analyzing preseason stats is the minute you began wasting your minutes.YPC this preseason:vs. Tennessee: 2.4 YPCvs. Denver: 3.4 YPCvs. KC: 6.6 YPCvs. Oakland: 3.5 YPCKC gave up 29 points/game this preseason (3rd worst in the NFL, just a fraction off the worst)I just don't see it...yet.
His pre-NFL nickname was "The Hulk." He had pictures of the Hulk in his bedroom, his lockers, etc. You won't like him when he's angry.Sorry but The Turbinator is so much better than Sea-Hulk from a national FF nickname perspective. Never did like the Sea-Hulk name they've been giving him. With enough buy in for The Turbinator, I think it can be turned around. Sea-Hulk just doesn't flow in ff.SEA-HULK