Around the League With Brett Favre, Michael Turner, and More

, who had 376 carries last season, said he is preparing for another heavy workload this season.

"Treat every week like it's Week 1," Turner said when asked about taking care of his body and getting ready for so many carries. "Don't take anything for granted. Make sure your body is right and fresh every week. If you don't do it at the beginning of the season then you're going to feel the effects later on the year."

My Take: I was tweeting with @GBGinny, and we were discussing the belief that some have about Turner being overworked last year and that he's due for a down year because of his age and wear and tear over the years.

That could be true, but I'm not buying it.

I have firsthand experience in the military with cases in which it's age versus miles on your wheels, and age is not a factor as much as tread left. Don't believe me? History has shown this to be true in the NFL as well.

Prior to last year, Turner had averaged 57 carries his first four seasons in the league. At 27, his legs are as fresh as any other player's, including those of Matt Forte, who is being selected ahead of him.

I'm sure you've figured out: I don't buy that take. I agree with my good friends Dan and Kelly Grogan of Athlon Sports in one respect. @AthlonFantasyFB:

• "We're in Rapid Draft's mock. Took Forte at No. 3 (PPR league), but can't believe Michael Turner lasted until late in the first round!"

I'm not a Forte fan and wouldn't take him that high, but I agree with their take on Turner lasting so long.

 

Broncos | McDaniels has high hopes for Moreno

Bill Williamson of ESPN.com reports Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels envisions RB Knowshon Moreno as a three-down back.

My Take: The New England Patriots have a history of having a running back by committee, and I see the load being shared in Denver as well with McDaniels running the show. Let's not forget, he was the Patriots' offensive coordinator, unofficially in 2005, and officially from 2006 to 2008. The team never really had a true No. 1 for various reasons. However, it wasn't because they didn't want one.

No one was able to step up as an every-down back for a full season! Moreno could be the running back who sees the majority of the touches. There's a difference in being an every-down back versus seeing most of the carries. Let's be honest, the team did not draft him 12th overall to share most touches. Let's see this play out, but this team will run - and run a lot.

Take a look at the Patriots' team rushing totals during McDaniels' run:

• 2005: 439 attempts for 1,512 yards (27 carries per game)
• 2006: 499 attempts for 1,969 yards (31 carries per game)
• 2007: 451 attempts for 1,849 yards (28 carries per game)
• 2008: 513 attempts for 2,278 yards (32 carries per game)

This team is going to run, that's for sure! For @JBobrick44, who stated:

• "Just purchased a Knowshon Moreno Broncos Jersey....I hope I didn't make a mistake."

Looking at the numbers, there's a good chance you didn't. On average, Moreno is the 24th running back being taken, 51st overall, which is the fifth round in a 12-team league.

I think that may be too early for me, but it depends on who's there and who has been taken.

 

Broncos | Royal the next Welker?

Bill Williamson of ESPN.com reports Denver Broncos WR Eddie Royal could have a similar effect in head coach Josh McDaniels' system this season as New England Patriots WR Wes Welker

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