Quizz' buzz picking up steam

Pudge · **Posted:** Wed Aug 29, 2012 2:33 pm

From ESPN RUmors section today

Quizz' buzz picking up steam
11:19AM ET

Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith continues to do nothing to diminish the hype surrounding Jacquizz Rodgers in fantasy circles. The change-of-pace back to the bullish Michael Turner, Rodgers appears poised to take on a much bigger role this season, according to the Altanta Journal-Constitution's D. Orlando Ledbetter.

"Jacquizz is a player that we've got to get him some touches," Smith said after Tuesday's practice. "We found out very early once we got him here that he is not a change-of-pace back. He's a guy who can do all the things that you ask a running back to do. You go out and perform and when he's had his opportunities, he's done a nice job.

"It is obvious that we need to try to get him the football. Again, it's tough a chore sometimes based on how teams are trying to defend us and the guys we have on offense."

Turner is now 30 years old, has 1,417 career carries and appeared a bit slow-footed late last season. Smith already has said he wants to curtail Turner's workload, and since the RB has just 51 total receptions for his career, he could see a large decrease in touches if the Falcons fully commit to the passing game this season -- and that could open the door for Rodgers to bust loose. Rodgers is an excellent late-round flier in PPR fantasy leagues.

- Tom Carpenter

starley657 · **Posted:** Wed Aug 29, 2012 7:55 pm

What about trading Turner to the Lions a since they're in the RB market and put Quizz as starter? Just a thought.

Cyril · **Joined:** Sat Jan 29, 2005 8:57 pm **Posts:** 3882

I don't understand any hype? We'll see what he does during the season......8 carries,
40 yards and maybe 20 yards through the air? It will look good on paper.

backnblack · **Posted:** Thu Aug 30, 2012 8:18 am

It's great how stuff becomes "news" or "factual." Ledbetter copies down the company line, publishes it, ESPN picks it up and re-publishes it and, voila, facts! I wonder if their is a worse NFL beat writer in the country? We have had some pretty decent ones before but this guy is like one of those horrible SNL characters in a five minute skit that should only last 30 seconds or less.

fun gus · **Joined:** Mon Oct 01, 2007 7:32 am **Posts:** 4271

backnblack wrote:

It's great how stuff becomes "news" or "factual." Ledbetter copies down the company line, publishes it, ESPN picks it up and re-publishes it and, voila, facts! I wonder if their is a worse NFL beat writer in the country? We have had some pretty decent ones before but this guy is like one of those horrible SNL characters in a five minute skit that should only last 30 seconds or less.

I could not have put it better
:clap:

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