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Does Turpin get an invite to the NFL ...

CountryFrog

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Is there any non-kicker in the NFL as small as he is? He's obviously got the physical ability outside of the size to do it but I can't remember ever seeing anyone succeed in the NFL at that size.
 

asleep003

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There are/were several players at 5'5 to 5'8... but most are/were stockier than Turpin. Tridon Holliday was 5'5 165 while Turpin 5'9 at 155 are similar in size. Holliday drafted by Texans 2010... with 5 teams, having most success at Denver with a Punt(90 yds) and Kickoff TD returns in a playoff game.
 
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4 Oaks Frog

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Ever heard of Mercury Morris or JJ Taylor? Yes, there is room in the NFL for someone his size and with his talent.
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Eight

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Ever heard of Mercury Morris or JJ Taylor? Yes, there is room in the NFL for someone his size and with his talent.
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mercury morris played over 40 years ago, the game has changed just a bit and who is jj taylor?

he is quick, but don't confuse his quickness for the speed of hill of miami because if he was that fast the nfl would have overlooked his off the field issues just like they did with hill

as far as getting invited to camp, it could happen, possible kick returner, but has he learned to run routes because once again the defenses he will face are a bit better than who he is opposing right now.

heck, he faced better defensive backs in college
 
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bc puckett

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Ever heard of Mercury Morris or JJ Taylor? Yes, there is room in the NFL for someone his size and with his talent.
GO FROGS!
BEAT EVERYBODY!
Spit Blood ~~<~<and fornicate baylor!!
Mercury Morris? That’s over 50 years ago and with out looking up his size I’m willing to bet he was a lot bigger than Turpin. Not a great or even relevant comparison
 

4 Oaks Frog

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mercury morris played over 40 years ago, the game has changed just a bit and who is jj taylor?

he is quick, but don't confuse his quickness for the speed of hill of miami because if he was that fast the nfl would have overlooked his off the field issues just like they did with hill

as far as getting invited to camp, it could happen, possible kick returner, but has he learned to run routes because once again the defenses he will face are a bit better than who he is opposing right now.

heck, he faced better defensive backs in college
J J Taylor is 5’6”, and is a return specialist for New England. Yes, Morris was a very good small player 40 years ago, and Turpin has had success playing today’s game. I don’t know if he could be a star in the NFL, just like you don’t know that he couldn’t. The question was, does he get an invite from the NFL. My point was that a small man can and has played in a big man’s game. Tell Murray he is too small to be a QB…
GO FROGS!
BEAT EVERYBODY!
Spit Blood ~~<~<and fornicate baylor!!
 
With new tackling rules he could be a slot receiver. Can he take getting hit by NFL linebackers safeties for a whole season? His best chance is special teams returner and perhaps covering punts and kickoffs as a gunner. I hope he gets a shot that is what USFL is for. Turpin Time!!
 

Prince of Purpoole II

Reigning Smartarse
J J Taylor is 5’6”, and is a return specialist for New England. Yes, Morris was a very good small player 40 years ago, and Turpin has had success playing today’s game. I don’t know if he could be a star in the NFL, just like you don’t know that he couldn’t. The question was, does he get an invite from the NFL. My point was that a small man can and has played in a big man’s game. Tell Murray he is too small to be a QB…
GO FROGS!
BEAT EVERYBODY!
Spit Blood ~~<~<and fornicate baylor!!
Dude.

At 5-10, 190 Morris was anything but small. Check his highlights. He doesn’t even appear to be small. Turpin definitely has no business being mentioned with Morris. On any level.

 

Wexahu

Full Member
With new tackling rules he could be a slot receiver. Can he take getting hit by NFL linebackers safeties for a whole season? His best chance is special teams returner and perhaps covering punts and kickoffs as a gunner. I hope he gets a shot that is what USFL is for. Turpin Time!!
Watching him try and tackle people on punt and kick coverage would be funny.

My guess is he’ll get an invite to a camp but it’s a real long shot he’d ever make an active roster. Too small.
 
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