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.
