Saints DE Payton Turner Primed for a Breakout Campaign

SmashMouth · 06-08-2022, 01:34 PM

In the 2021 NFL Draft, University of Houston defensive lineman Payton Turner was a surprise first-round selection by the New Orleans Saints with the 28th overall pick.

Turner's 8.5 sacks and 18 tackles for loss over his final two collegiate seasons put him on the radar of scouts. His performance in postseason workouts then vaulted him into the first round.

Turner had a rough rookie season. He missed most of training camp and the regular season opener with calf and elbow injuries. He’d finally make his NFL debut in Week 2 at Carolina. Despite the lack of preseason reps, he immediately showed what made him a high draft choice.

In just 31 snaps against the Panthers, Turner recorded a sack, 3 tackles for loss, and 5 QB pressures. After that strong debut, he played solid football over the next few weeks as a member of a deep edge rotation. Unfortunately, Turner sustained a shoulder injury during a Week 9 loss to Atlanta. The injury would sideline him for the rest of the year, limiting his rookie campaign to just five games.

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Rugby Saint II · 06-12-2022, 12:33 PM

I'm excited to see how much improvement Turner has made since last year. I thought he looked really good for a rookie and expect him to be even better with some seasoning and a full year with this coaching staff.

halloween 65 · 06-12-2022, 01:01 PM

Healthy the guys a beast.

K Major · 06-12-2022, 01:53 PM

Dr. Rhea has entered the chat.

If Turner can stay somewhat “healthy” in 2022, that’s huge.

See Carolina game.

Lord_Saint83 · 06-12-2022, 05:37 PM

He is very similar to Davenport. While he might not be as athletic as Davenport. He has more moves then Davenport did when he first got into the league. That Carolina game, he was a one man wrecking crew. Enough that Carolina doubled teamed him the rest of the game.

Rugby Saint II · 06-13-2022, 12:04 PM

Turner feels like another first round draft pick this year...or at least that promising rookie who made it to IR so we could stash him. Our D-line is going to be nasty in 2022!

K Major · 06-13-2022, 12:08 PM

Not to derail the thread but DE Tanoh Kpassagnon I thought played EXTREMELY well before the injury.

Again, if we can get a little "lucky" with the injuries in 2022 ... these DEs will be trouble. All tall, long, and capable of getting there in a hurry.

Davenport, Iron man Jordan, Tanah & Payton Turner. Strong group here.

iceshack149 · 06-13-2022, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Not to derail the thread but DE Tanoh Kpassagnon I thought played EXTREMELY well before the injury.

Again, if we can get a little "lucky" with the injuries in 2022 ... these DEs will be trouble. All tall, long, and capable of getting there in a hurry.

Davenport, Iron man Jordan, Tanah & Payton Turner. Strong group here.

And Charlton and Granderson. It'll be interesting to see how the team turns out this next season.

Rugby Saint II · 06-15-2022, 11:42 AM

Turner should only get better in his second year with the proper coaching and weight training. If he can spend more time on the field he will be a dominating player freeing up the other players on the D-line to make splash plays in the back field. I'm truly excited about this D-line this year. Nielson is a great coach and technician. He'll be getting some serious job offers soon.

06-08-2022, 01:34 PM	#1
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 37,198 Blog Entries: 29	Saints DE Payton Turner Primed for a Breakout Campaign In the 2021 NFL Draft, University of Houston defensive lineman Payton Turner was a surprise first-round selection by the New Orleans Saints with the 28th overall pick. Turner's 8.5 sacks and 18 tackles for loss over his final two collegiate seasons put him on the radar of scouts. His performance in postseason workouts then vaulted him into the first round. Turner had a rough rookie season. He missed most of training camp and the regular season opener with calf and elbow injuries. He’d finally make his NFL debut in Week 2 at Carolina. Despite the lack of preseason reps, he immediately showed what made him a high draft choice. In just 31 snaps against the Panthers, Turner recorded a sack, 3 tackles for loss, and 5 QB pressures. After that strong debut, he played solid football over the next few weeks as a member of a deep edge rotation. Unfortunately, Turner sustained a shoulder injury during a Week 9 loss to Atlanta. The injury would sideline him for the rest of the year, limiting his rookie campaign to just five games. more here iceshack149 likes this.

06-12-2022, 12:33 PM	#2
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,792	Re: Saints DE Payton Turner Primed for a Breakout Campaign I'm excited to see how much improvement Turner has made since last year. I thought he looked really good for a rookie and expect him to be even better with some seasoning and a full year with this coaching staff.

06-12-2022, 01:01 PM	#3
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: Saints DE Payton Turner Primed for a Breakout Campaign Healthy the guys a beast. Rugby Saint II likes this.

06-12-2022, 01:53 PM	#4
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,082 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints DE Payton Turner Primed for a Breakout Campaign Dr. Rhea has entered the chat. If Turner can stay somewhat “healthy” in 2022, that’s huge. See Carolina game. saintsfan1976, Rugby Saint II and Lord_Saint83 like this.

06-12-2022, 05:37 PM	#5
Lord_Saint83 100% Blunt Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Saint Gabriel, La Posts: 2,754	Re: Saints DE Payton Turner Primed for a Breakout Campaign He is very similar to Davenport. While he might not be as athletic as Davenport. He has more moves then Davenport did when he first got into the league. That Carolina game, he was a one man wrecking crew. Enough that Carolina doubled teamed him the rest of the game. SmashMouth and Rugby Saint II like this.

06-13-2022, 12:04 PM	#6
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,792	Re: Saints DE Payton Turner Primed for a Breakout Campaign Turner feels like another first round draft pick this year...or at least that promising rookie who made it to IR so we could stash him. Our D-line is going to be nasty in 2022! SmashMouth and K Major like this.

06-13-2022, 12:08 PM	#7
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,082 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints DE Payton Turner Primed for a Breakout Campaign Not to derail the thread but DE Tanoh Kpassagnon I thought played EXTREMELY well before the injury. Again, if we can get a little "lucky" with the injuries in 2022 ... these DEs will be trouble. All tall, long, and capable of getting there in a hurry. Davenport, Iron man Jordan, Tanah & Payton Turner. Strong group here. AsylumGuido, SmashMouth, Rugby Saint II and 1 others like this.

06-13-2022, 01:03 PM	#8
iceshack149 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 4,113 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Saints DE Payton Turner Primed for a Breakout Campaign Originally Posted by K Major Not to derail the thread but DE Tanoh Kpassagnon I thought played EXTREMELY well before the injury. Again, if we can get a little "lucky" with the injuries in 2022 ... these DEs will be trouble. All tall, long, and capable of getting there in a hurry. Davenport, Iron man Jordan, Tanah & Payton Turner. Strong group here. And Charlton and Granderson. It'll be interesting to see how the team turns out this next season. SmashMouth likes this.

06-15-2022, 11:42 AM	#9
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 23,792	Re: Saints DE Payton Turner Primed for a Breakout Campaign Turner should only get better in his second year with the proper coaching and weight training. If he can spend more time on the field he will be a dominating player freeing up the other players on the D-line to make splash plays in the back field. I'm truly excited about this D-line this year. Nielson is a great coach and technician. He'll be getting some serious job offers soon. SmashMouth likes this.