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**atljbo** · (This post was last modified: 05-30-2011 11:08 PM by phocis850.)

Quote:Although five-year veteran Jason Snelling "loves the Falcons organization," he's seeking the opportunity for a bigger offensive role in free agency this year.

"If that's possible with the Falcons and I'm able to have more influence in the offense and be able to compete for the position like I would like to," said Snelling, "then I would love to be a Falcon next year." The 27-year-old would likely remain a clear backup to Michael Turner while losing some passing-down snaps to Jacquizz Rodgers in Atlanta. It's hard to like his chances of re-signing if his free agency ends up unrestricted. He's no more than a committee back regardless.

Shnikies · 05-26-2011, 04:26 PM

Snelling could be a starter for a few teams in the NFL. If he does leave I wish him well but running backs are a dime a dozen these days he's easily replaceable.

mdrake34 · 05-26-2011, 04:35 PM

Am I crazy for wanting to lose Turner rather than Snelling?

FullMetalFalcon23 · 05-26-2011, 04:50 PM

I feel there are UDFA's that could bring what he has to the table and more. A lot of peoplee are high on him, I like him, but I am not 100% convinced of him as a starter. I dont think he is a RB like turner that can be a big percentage of your offense, and essentially protect a young QB, so much as he is another back that works well as a follow up to a more dominant back. I wouldn't lose sleep if we lost him. but I wish him well as a Falcon or anyone else ...

***phocis850*** · 05-26-2011, 04:55 PM

(05-26-2011 04:35 PM)mdrake34 Wrote: Am I crazy for wanting to lose Turner rather than Snelling?

Im with you. I think this is Turners last year. Snelling could actually catch the ball as well.

When Turner was down Snell really picked up the slack and had some HUGE games.

mdrake34 · 05-26-2011, 04:59 PM

(05-26-2011 04:55 PM)phocis850 Wrote: Im with you. I think this is Turners last year. Snelling could actually catch the ball as well.

When Turner was down Snell really picked up the slack and had some HUGE games.

Turner has lost all explosion and tip toes worse than Duckett. We ruined him his first year here with too many carries.

**atljbo** · (This post was last modified: 05-26-2011 05:11 PM by atljbo.)

(05-26-2011 04:35 PM)mdrake34 Wrote: Am I crazy for wanting to lose Turner rather than Snelling?

yes you are...lol...jk

But seriously... I think some Falcon fans take turner for granted.... Dude is a top 10 RB.... I like Snelling but i dont think Snelling can consistently pound the rock like Turner do... over 300 carries a year..

I like Snelling ...Snelling is good at what he does... He is no Turner tho

(05-26-2011 04:55 PM)phocis850 Wrote: Im with you. I think this is Turners last year. Snelling could actually catch the ball as well.

When Turner was down Snell really picked up the slack and had some HUGE games.

He had A Huge game... Besides that Tampa game in 09... He didnt rush for a 100 yards and average 3. something yards a carry (He had a good game vs the Cards this year)

I'm not knocking Snells... I wish we could resign him (it looks like he is walking tho) ... He is good at what he do.. I just dont think he is the type of runner that we need... Like Turner is

**Greg M** · 05-26-2011, 05:08 PM

Yeah, I don't want to lose Snelling either, the man is a BRUISER .

markdzul · 05-26-2011, 05:17 PM

Love the kid as he comes from UVA. Would love to be able to keep him, but if not I hope he gets the payday he is looking for and gets his family set up.... Played his heart out for us....

Polar Bear Jones · 05-26-2011, 05:25 PM

any chance Norwood gets another shot.