Optimus Moo
05-01-2007, 10:17 AM
Coveted Chargers tailback Turner to stay in San Diego (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2850586)
General manager A.J. Smith, who entertained offers for Turner during the weekend draft but apparently found no suitor willing to meet his asking price, said the three-year veteran will be with the Chargers for this season -- even if that means Turner could depart San Diego as an unrestricted free agent next spring, with the Chargers netting just a compensatory pick in return.
"My message to the other clubs is, 'Even in minicamp when people get hurt, even in training camp when people get hurt and even during the regular season when running backs get hurt, don't call us [about Turner].' He's not available. He's a San Diego Charger. All parties are happy, so that's it," Smith said
General manager A.J. Smith, who entertained offers for Turner during the weekend draft but apparently found no suitor willing to meet his asking price, said the three-year veteran will be with the Chargers for this season -- even if that means Turner could depart San Diego as an unrestricted free agent next spring, with the Chargers netting just a compensatory pick in return.
"My message to the other clubs is, 'Even in minicamp when people get hurt, even in training camp when people get hurt and even during the regular season when running backs get hurt, don't call us [about Turner].' He's not available. He's a San Diego Charger. All parties are happy, so that's it," Smith said