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Before the Turner frenzy begins, consider these cautionary RB tales

By Aaron Schatz
Football Outsiders.com

Saturday, December 22, 2007

San Diego running back Michael Turner probably won't play against the Denver Broncos on "Monday Night Football" (ESPN, 8 ET) because of a shoulder injury. In fact, it is possible he has played his final game for the Chargers. Last offseason, no team was willing to give up a first- and third-round pick to sign Turner as a restricted free agent. The Chargers decided not to trade him so they'd have an insurance policy in case LaDainian Tomlinson got injured. Next offseason, Turner is an unre ...

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