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The St. Louis Rams have signed free agent offensive lineman Robert Turner, a league source confirmed on Friday night.

Terms were not disclosed.

Signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent out of New Mexico in 2007, Turner has started two of 41 games with Gang Green over the last four-plus seasons. Turner suffered a broken fibula during last year's preseason and was placed on injured reserve in September.

First-year Rams offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer served in the same capacity with the Jets throughout Turner's career. The 6-foot-4, 308-pound Turner has the ability to play all three interior line spots and had a tryout with the Rams on March 23.

http://www.macsfootballblog.com/2012/03 ... urner.html
 

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Sounds like a great depth pick-up,,, and as a bonus already knows Schotty's offense.
 

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Good depth for center and guard.

Was a versatile contributor and utility guy for the Jets and when he went down last year, he was missed.

Turner, a former undrafted free agent from New Mexico, is the Jets’ sixth offensive lineman, the primary backup at center and guard and often utilized as an extra blocker in heavy formations. He also was one-half of the two-man wedge on kickoff returns and was even used on the Jets’ goal-line defense last season
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I'm guessing that Wragge's out. Still, this looks like a very good depth signing.
 

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I'm guessing that Wragge's out. Still, this looks like a very good depth signing.
If we've learned anything from last year, it's that you can't have too many linemen.

or corners.

or receivers.
 

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From his draft year:

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/historical/1226377

Overview

Outstanding talent who is the latest in a succession of dominant offensive linemen to come out of the UNM program …made a name for himself over the past 2 years, earning first team all-MWC honors at guard in 2005 and 06 … was listed as one of the nation's top senior guards by ESPN.com's NFL draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. during the summer … one of the premier run blockers in the Mountain West Conference, paving the way for a 1,000-yard rusher all 4 years of his career, and has improved his pass protection each year as well … a very personable and mature young man off the field, but is an intimidating, fiery competitor between the lines … is the Lobos' enforcer on offense who is one of the most physical linemen ever to come through the program … now the leader of the Lobos' gigantic group of offensive linemen, known as The Hitmen… teammates named him Most Inspirational Player following the '05 season …… outstanding lower-body strength with a max of 605 in the squat …

Positives: Good size and at least adequate initial quickness off the snap. Has an effective hand punch and can lock out defenders. At his best as a pass blocker. Good lateral slide and some short-area quickness to squeeze the defender. Hard worker who gets the most out of his ability. Flashes some nastiness. Stepped up his level of play at the East-West Shrine Game against better competition.

Negatives: Lacks overall athleticism. Not explosive out of his stance and only has marginal ability to gain movement as a run blocker. Lacks agility when blocking on the move. Only marginal upside due to his moderate natural skills and may be maxed out.

Some Jets fans on Turner:

Rob Turner is a quality backup offensive lineman. He is a versatile and tough player. His injury hurt the Jets last season because he was a reliable backup to Nick Mangold. He can also play guard and actually plays some TE and tackle in unbalanced lines. Not surprised that his former offensive coordinator, Brian Schottenheimer signed him. Turner is a good role player.

Turner was great with the Jets. Aside from his remarkable versatility (on both sides of the ball), he plays with an attitude that borders on insanity. The Jets sorely missed him last season, and now will continue to do so going forward. Best of luck Rob, and thanks for the effort and the memories. Rams fans are in for a treat.

Some thoughts on who/what he is--->

Okay so they signed 2 Jets utility guys.

Assuming they work out.......

On Mulligan:

Rams signed TE Matthew Mulligan to a two-year contract. Mulligan, a 27-year-old blocking specialist, will replace outgoing free agent Billy Bajema in the role. Mulligan knows new Rams OC Brian Schottenheimer's scheme from their time together with the Jets.

On Turner:

Turner, a former undrafted free agent from New Mexico, is the Jets’ sixth offensive lineman, the primary backup at center and guard and often utilized as an extra blocker in heavy formations.

What this looks like? Brian S. want to have ready made utility guys for his blocker-heavy subpackages. These are role players, first, though Turner (if he makes the team) is also depth behind Wells and the guards.

I just think we will see a lot of specialty sets with additional blockers. Brian S. already knows how he can use these guys and so adding them pretty much assures him that he can field various kinds of jumbo sets and blocking configurations. If his past is any indication, Brian S. is thinking in terms of Jackson, power blocking, different run packages, and play action.

Going further down that trail...I think what we will see on offense this year will be some combination of the 2010 passing game and the 2011 running game. People who complain about the 2010 ball control passing game forget they couldn't run that year. People who complain about the snarled up 2011 passing game forget they COULD run last year. Seeing both at once? That is one way to take advantage of a young qb who is switching systems while being productive on offense.
 

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From his draft year:

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/historical/1226377

Overview

Outstanding talent who is the latest in a succession of dominant offensive linemen to come out of the UNM program …made a name for himself over the past 2 years, earning first team all-MWC honors at guard in 2005 and 06 … was listed as one of the nation's top senior guards by ESPN.com's NFL draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. during the summer … one of the premier run blockers in the Mountain West Conference, paving the way for a 1,000-yard rusher all 4 years of his career, and has improved his pass protection each year as well … a very personable and mature young man off the field, but is an intimidating, fiery competitor between the lines … is the Lobos' enforcer on offense who is one of the most physical linemen ever to come through the program … now the leader of the Lobos' gigantic group of offensive linemen, known as The Hitmen… teammates named him Most Inspirational Player following the '05 season …… outstanding lower-body strength with a max of 605 in the squat …

Positives: Good size and at least adequate initial quickness off the snap. Has an effective hand punch and can lock out defenders. At his best as a pass blocker. Good lateral slide and some short-area quickness to squeeze the defender. Hard worker who gets the most out of his ability. Flashes some nastiness. Stepped up his level of play at the East-West Shrine Game against better competition.

Negatives: Lacks overall athleticism. Not explosive out of his stance and only has marginal ability to gain movement as a run blocker. Lacks agility when blocking on the move. Only marginal upside due to his moderate natural skills and may be maxed out.

Some Jets fans on Turner:

Rob Turner is a quality backup offensive lineman. He is a versatile and tough player. His injury hurt the Jets last season because he was a reliable backup to Nick Mangold. He can also play guard and actually plays some TE and tackle in unbalanced lines. Not surprised that his former offensive coordinator, Brian Schottenheimer signed him. Turner is a good role player.

Turner was great with the Jets. Aside from his remarkable versatility (on both sides of the ball), he plays with an attitude that borders on insanity. The Jets sorely missed him last season, and now will continue to do so going forward. Best of luck Rob, and thanks for the effort and the memories. Rams fans are in for a treat.

Some thoughts on who/what he is--->

Okay so they signed 2 Jets utility guys.

Assuming they work out.......

On Mulligan:

Rams signed TE Matthew Mulligan to a two-year contract. Mulligan, a 27-year-old blocking specialist, will replace outgoing free agent Billy Bajema in the role. Mulligan knows new Rams OC Brian Schottenheimer's scheme from their time together with the Jets.

On Turner:

Turner, a former undrafted free agent from New Mexico, is the Jets’ sixth offensive lineman, the primary backup at center and guard and often utilized as an extra blocker in heavy formations.

What this looks like? Brian S. want to have ready made utility guys for his blocker-heavy subpackages. These are role players, first, though Turner (if he makes the team) is also depth behind Wells and the guards.

I just think we will see a lot of specialty sets with additional blockers. Brian S. already knows how he can use these guys and so adding them pretty much assures him that he can field various kinds of jumbo sets and blocking configurations. If his past is any indication, Brian S. is thinking in terms of Jackson, power blocking, different run packages, and play action.

Going further down that trail...I think what we will see on offense this year will be some combination of the 2010 passing game and the 2011 running game. People who complain about the 2010 ball control passing game forget they couldn't run that year. People who complain about the snarled up 2011 passing game forget they COULD run last year. Seeing both at once? That is one way to take advantage of a young qb who is switching systems while being productive on offense.
Thanks for all that work. Appreciate it. And yeah, I agree - this is prototypical Schottenheimer football we're seeing assembled here. With Fisher at the helm, I think "Bri" will get the latitude to put together his offense without a schmuck like Ryan interfering. They're also on the same page as far as philosophy goes, so that's a good thing obviously. I only ask two things of this upcoming season.

1. Very minimal injuries
2. None of those minimal injuries on the offensive line.
 

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Unless one is viewed as a possible starter(doubtful), than Ojinnaka and Turner will probably battle it out for the last OL active roster spots. I haven't seen Turner play, but it sounds as if he will be different than Quinn, who battles, but is NOT a mauler. Quinn can back up OT, G, and C in a pinch, and Turner sounds like a G, and C back up.

I don't think this is the last offensive line signing, the Rams still need to find a true OT to compete.
 

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Unless one is viewed as a possible starter(doubtful), than Ojinnaka and Turner will probably battle it out for the last OL active roster spots. I haven't seen Turner play, but it sounds as if he will be different than Quinn, who battles, but is NOT a mauler. Quinn can back up OT, G, and C in a pinch, and Turner sounds like a G, and C back up.

I don't think this is the last offensive line signing, the Rams still need to find a true OT to compete.

I think it's pretty clear they need an LOG and a ROT. But I bet that both Turner and Ojinnaka are on the roster in Sept. Turner, as I said, not just for depth, but because he is already trained in all those BrianS. subpackages and jumbo sets he likes.
 

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zn said:
From his draft year:

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/historical/1226377

Overview

Outstanding talent who is the latest in a succession of dominant offensive linemen to come out of the UNM program …made a name for himself over the past 2 years, earning first team all-MWC honors at guard in 2005 and 06 … was listed as one of the nation's top senior guards by ESPN.com's NFL draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. during the summer … one of the premier run blockers in the Mountain West Conference, paving the way for a 1,000-yard rusher all 4 years of his career, and has improved his pass protection each year as well … a very personable and mature young man off the field, but is an intimidating, fiery competitor between the lines … is the Lobos' enforcer on offense who is one of the most physical linemen ever to come through the program … now the leader of the Lobos' gigantic group of offensive linemen, known as The Hitmen… teammates named him Most Inspirational Player following the '05 season …… outstanding lower-body strength with a max of 605 in the squat …

Positives: Good size and at least adequate initial quickness off the snap. Has an effective hand punch and can lock out defenders. At his best as a pass blocker. Good lateral slide and some short-area quickness to squeeze the defender. Hard worker who gets the most out of his ability. Flashes some nastiness. Stepped up his level of play at the East-West Shrine Game against better competition.

Negatives: Lacks overall athleticism. Not explosive out of his stance and only has marginal ability to gain movement as a run blocker. Lacks agility when blocking on the move. Only marginal upside due to his moderate natural skills and may be maxed out.

Some Jets fans on Turner:

Rob Turner is a quality backup offensive lineman. He is a versatile and tough player. His injury hurt the Jets last season because he was a reliable backup to Nick Mangold. He can also play guard and actually plays some TE and tackle in unbalanced lines. Not surprised that his former offensive coordinator, Brian Schottenheimer signed him. Turner is a good role player.

Turner was great with the Jets. Aside from his remarkable versatility (on both sides of the ball), he plays with an attitude that borders on insanity. The Jets sorely missed him last season, and now will continue to do so going forward. Best of luck Rob, and thanks for the effort and the memories. Rams fans are in for a treat.

Some thoughts on who/what he is--->

Okay so they signed 2 Jets utility guys.

Assuming they work out.......

On Mulligan:

Rams signed TE Matthew Mulligan to a two-year contract. Mulligan, a 27-year-old blocking specialist, will replace outgoing free agent Billy Bajema in the role. Mulligan knows new Rams OC Brian Schottenheimer's scheme from their time together with the Jets.

On Turner:

Turner, a former undrafted free agent from New Mexico, is the Jets’ sixth offensive lineman, the primary backup at center and guard and often utilized as an extra blocker in heavy formations.

What this looks like? Brian S. want to have ready made utility guys for his blocker-heavy subpackages. These are role players, first, though Turner (if he makes the team) is also depth behind Wells and the guards.

I just think we will see a lot of specialty sets with additional blockers. Brian S. already knows how he can use these guys and so adding them pretty much assures him that he can field various kinds of jumbo sets and blocking configurations. If his past is any indication, Brian S. is thinking in terms of Jackson, power blocking, different run packages, and play action.

Going further down that trail...I think what we will see on offense this year will be some combination of the 2010 passing game and the 2011 running game. People who complain about the 2010 ball control passing game forget they couldn't run that year. People who complain about the snarled up 2011 passing game forget they COULD run last year. Seeing both at once? That is one way to take advantage of a young qb who is switching systems while being productive on offense.

Good stuff.
 

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DR RAM said:
Unless one is viewed as a possible starter(doubtful), than Ojinnaka and Turner will probably battle it out for the last OL active roster spots. I haven't seen Turner play, but it sounds as if he will be different than Quinn, who battles, but is NOT a mauler. Quinn can back up OT, G, and C in a pinch, and Turner sounds like a G, and C back up.

I don't think this is the last offensive line signing, the Rams still need to find a true OT to compete.

I think it's pretty clear they need an LOG and a ROT. But I bet that both Turner and Ojinnaka are on the roster in Sept. Turner, as I said, not just for depth, but because he is already trained in all those BrianS. subpackages and jumbo sets he likes.
Ummm that's what depth is, no?
 

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Memento said:
I'm guessing that Wragge's out. Still, this looks like a very good depth signing.
If we've learned anything from last year, it's that you can't have too many linemen.

or corners.

or receivers.

Add the word "quality" in front of those positions and Id agree with ya. :whome?:
 

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ramsince62 said:
X said:
Memento said:
I'm guessing that Wragge's out. Still, this looks like a very good depth signing.
If we've learned anything from last year, it's that you can't have too many linemen.

or corners.

or receivers.

Add the word "quality" in front of those positions and Id agree with ya. :whome?:

Well with that many injuries at those particular positions, quality isn't the issue.

At that point, it's finding warm bodies who know the basic rules of football.
 

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zn said:
ramsince62 said:
X said:
Memento said:
I'm guessing that Wragge's out. Still, this looks like a very good depth signing.
If we've learned anything from last year, it's that you can't have too many linemen.

or corners.

or receivers.

Add the word "quality" in front of those positions and Id agree with ya. :whome?:

Well with that many injuries at those particular positions, quality isn't the issue.

At that point, it's finding warm bodies who know the basic rules of football.
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zn said:
ramsince62 said:
X said:
Memento said:
I'm guessing that Wragge's out. Still, this looks like a very good depth signing.
If we've learned anything from last year, it's that you can't have too many linemen.

or corners.

or receivers.

Add the word "quality" in front of those positions and Id agree with ya. :whome?:

Well with that many injuries at those particular positions, quality isn't the issue.

At that point, it's finding warm bodies who know the basic rules of football.

Oh, I thought we were talking about winning football. Under that criteria, you're right, all we need is warm bodies and another 2-14 season to prove it. :bummed:
 

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ramsince62 said:
zn said:
ramsince62 said:
X said:
Memento said:
I'm guessing that Wragge's out. Still, this looks like a very good depth signing.
If we've learned anything from last year, it's that you can't have too many linemen.

or corners.

or receivers.

Add the word "quality" in front of those positions and Id agree with ya. :whome?:

Well with that many injuries at those particular positions, quality isn't the issue.

At that point, it's finding warm bodies who know the basic rules of football.

Oh, I thought we were talking about winning football. Under that criteria, you're right, all we need is warm bodies and another 2-14 season to prove it. :bummed:

You misread me. The topic I was responding to was last year's injuries. I said "at that point," meaning after it got that catastrophic last year.
 

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zn said:
ramsince62 said:
zn said:
ramsince62 said:
X said:
Memento said:
I'm guessing that Wragge's out. Still, this looks like a very good depth signing.
If we've learned anything from last year, it's that you can't have too many linemen.

or corners.

or receivers.

Add the word "quality" in front of those positions and Id agree with ya. :whome?:

Well with that many injuries at those particular positions, quality isn't the issue.

At that point, it's finding warm bodies who know the basic rules of football.

Oh, I thought we were talking about winning football. Under that criteria, you're right, all we need is warm bodies and another 2-14 season to prove it. :bummed:

You misread me. The topic I was responding to was last year's injuries. I said "at that point," meaning after it got that catastrophic last year.
OK, point taken.