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Can Patrick Turner Change His Ways Before The Dolphins Cut Him Loose?

July 2, 2010   ·     ·   Jump to comments

Patrick Turner was the number one ranked wide receiver recruit in the nation coming out of Goodpasture High School in Tennessee.
Perhaps fittingly, Turner wore the number one on his jersey during his days at Southern Cal.
But today, the only connection Turner holds to the number one is that it might be the total number of seasons he will remain with the Miami Dolphins for.
In the 2009 NFL Draft, the Dolphins shocked the league by drafting Turner in the 3rd round.  Many had spotted Turner as a fifth round pick due to his lack of production at USC, and the bust label that had consequently been pinned on him.  However, Bill Parcells & Co. appeared to believe that Turner was bound to blossom in the NFL, especially due to their insistence on having him.
And, it's hard to blame the Trifecta's decision to reach for the former Trojan.
After all, Turner did present the possibility of growing into the dominant receiver Miami so desperately needed with his 6...

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