Calvin Turner Jr Scouting Profile.

Calvin Turner Jr

5'11" 195 lbs

RB/WR

Senior University of Hawaii

College stats (2017-2021) first:

Att: 580 Yards: 3439 Avg: 5.92 TD: 44

Rec: 108 Yards: 1452 Avg: 13.44 TD: 11

PR: 6 Avg 7.6

KR: 42 Avg 22.64 TD 1

Completed 44.6% of 150 Attempts. 1,176 yards 7 TDs 7 INTs

Versatility: The first thing anyone needs to know is Turner started off as a Defensive in 2017 (No stats found). He switched to quarterback in 2018 and then finished out his career as a running back that could line up as a receiver. His elusiveness helped earn him the job of return specialist but special teams as a whole are part of his game.

Turner is more of a scatback than a power back but he can run between the tackles. Impeccable footwork with a good burst and able to keep his balance and stay upright. His vision is good and he's instinctive, always seeming to know where to go with the ball. He's more than fast enough to get around the edge but his ability to see what's in front of him and to change direction without losing speed will make him very valuable.

Turner is an asset on passing downs, he can pick up the blitz and pass block with the best of them but he's also a dangerous weapon. Turner has the ability to win at all three levels of the field. No blade of grass is safe. He's got sure hands and is capable of making circus catches. He uses his experience as both a quarterback and defensive back to help beat coverage and get separation.

The biggest thing against Turner is his production was limited due to having to change offenses going from Rolovich to Todd Graham. It didn't look like Graham always knew how to use Turner. If you're a Patriots fan, that's kinda like the complaints with McDaniels use of Newton and Jonnu Smith.

Every 10.5 touches on offense Turner scored. That number would've been higher if not for a regime change. Turner's decision to return to Hawaii gave him a chance for more exposure but the dysfunction of Todd Graham hindered his progress. If you don't know about the player accusations, I suggest you check it out.

Like all running backs, Turner could use to improve his route tree but it's good where it's at. The things he needs improvement on are all minor. So he should be an instant plug in to any committee.

Turner was robbed of a chance to show off in the Hawaii bowl but he will be playing in the East - West shrine bowl on February 3rd. Right now coming from Hawaii, I think turner is a day three pick but with a good showing in the bowl game and at the combine, Turner could move up and become a day two selection.

NFL Comparisons seen: Trevon Austin, James White.

For teams looking for that Danny Woodhead / James White receiving back, Turner is a guy to keep an eye on. He's not going to be the feature back in any NFL offense but his abilities make him a dangerous athlete if paired with the right coaching staff. 

My current projection 5th to 6th round pick.

Victory Monday celebrating a team with no identity going into the final week of the regular season.

The New England Patriots started the season two and four. They looked like they were in the beginning of a rebuild with the offense still looking like the weak link.. The Patriots average scoring 20.83 points per game and were giving up an average 21.16 points per game. The team showed the fanbase that their identity was "just short."

"Just short" would be short lived as the Patriots would rattle off a seven game win streak. They would average 32.14 per game offensively whileninly giving up 7.28 points per game. They looked like the best team in the AFC and were projected going into the bye, to be the AFC superbowl favorites. Was that their identity for the season? Were they a "superbowl" team?

Coming off the bye, the Patriots played the Colts and the Buffalo Bills, pumping the breaks a lot. In both games combined they were outscored 38 to 60, losing both and being on the verge of being eliminated from the playoffs. The Patriots were now a nine and six team. And once again their identity was appearing to be "just short."

While the Rainbow Warriors of Hawaii are dealing with dysfunction from head coach Todd Graham, the Belichick led Patriots were heading into the game versus Jacksonville, the worst team in the NFL, the Patriots needed a win and help to secure a playoff birth. It all started with winning but the Patriots decided winning wasn't good enough. That they weren't a "just enough" team. They dominated the Jaguars 50-10 and the score wasn't even that close. As Langi could be seen pulling off during Jacksonville's touchdown.

The Patriots play the Miami Dolphins who need a win to make the playoffs. The Patriots can still win the AFC East and the AFC with help. The Patriots are in the playoffs but their identity is on the line. Are they a "just short," "just enough," or a "playoff" team? 

The Patriots need to come out and put up a two touchdown win over the Dolphins, anything less of a victory means they're capable of doing just enough but not dominant enough to be a playoff team. And a loss will signify that yeah, they might get lucky hear or there but when the chips are on the line, they're just short. That's not the identity the 2021 team wants.

January 9th at one p.m. the Patriots identity for the season will be crowned and the only way it will change after that is if they win the superbowl. So who are the New England Patriots, that answer is to be determined and it's coming in a few short days. The only thing that Patriots nation can take solitude in at the moment is "In Bill We Trust!" Pats nation, we're on to Miami, how do we feel?

The Patriots Current Shopping List For The 2022 Draft.

The Patriots have some holes and now is a good time to start making a shopping list. People might disagree but I'm going to list what areas or departments I would send the team to shop in come the draft. Now this could change with free agency but I'm not looking at free agency. I'm not looking at second hand, I am looking at new.

Before I start, let me say these positions are not going to be in any order. 

First up is receiving back. J.J. Taylor has been an after thought. Taylor played in six games in 2020 and this season he's only appeared five times. James White played in fifteen games in 2019 and was used in forty six percent of the snaps over that span. In 2020 over fourteen games he was only used in thirty eight percent of the snaps. Whites 29 and with this injury and the decrease in his snap use, there's a good chance he's going to be faded out. Brandon Bolden is having a good year but he's not getting the production the Patriots expected from White.

Stretch receiver is another area to watch. Currently the only stretch receiver the Patriots have is Nelson Agholor. I'm not saying the Patriots need to get a number one receiver, but a number two that can get separation and burn teams deep. The Patriots have plenty of Y and Z receivers. But against Buffalo it was clear that without Agholor that there was a need for a backup for Agholor.

Tackle is another need. Trent Brown and Isaiah Wynn have had down years. They have Onwenu but they need another tackle. They could also use an interior offensive linemen. Onwenu was supposed to be the starting guard and had to be pulled off the line. The team could also use depth incase Andrews goes down.

Nose tackle is another need. The Patriots are still a revolving door in the line. Barmore is a hell of a pass rusher and he's improving as a run stopper but he's not good enough and they're not getting the production from Godchaux that they thought they would get. 

Hightower is looking old and could be injured. The Patriots need a guy who can bring what he brings to the core. Hightower has lost some speed. I would convert him to end but the Patriots defense is surely going to need a solid middle linebacker that can play from side to side. Come up against the run and be able to cover.

The Patriots need a number two corner. J.C. Jackson is going to wanna get paid and he has to get paid. But the Patriots need someone to line up across from him. With the departure of Gilmore the Patriots have been shown that the depth is decent but not good enough to start. Especially with Johnathan Jones being injured.

The Patriots also need a free safety. D-Mac is currently 34 years old. Retirement has been a possibility and he could retire after the season. Having a reliable coverage guy in that spot is key to success in the league. At least for the Patriots and I do not think they have anyone on the depth chart that can replace him and I wouldn't sacrifice the play of the strong safeties for it.

Two other areas to keep an eye on are kicker and backup quarterback. Stidham will be entering his final year and Nick Folk is up there in age and his leg not what it used to be. I also would not be surprised if Belichick took punter Matt Ariaza. Ariaza has the ability to also kickoff and kick field goals. The only other names I am watching this up coming draft is quarterback Dustin Crum and running back Calvin Turner Jr.

Embarrassment And A Slap In The Face Make For A Prime Cut Of Beef.

There's beef between the GOAT and the Squirrel but what started it. Edelman isn't saying and as far as I know of neither is Brady. So what could it be? There is a pretty good explanation. It's speculation but it makes the most sense at the moment. 

Shortly before Thanksgiving Edelman said Tom tried to recruit him to Tampa. Edelman told people he told Tom no and about a week later Tom responded.

Edelman said, "He hit me up the first day he signed there. He was like, 'You want to come down?' And I was like, 'Uh, absolutely not.'"

Edelman didn't stop there, he also said, "Tom's like the ultimate confidence guy for old Gronk."

Thus far Edelman has stayed true that he's a Patriot for life. And Tom doesn't like when things don't go his way.

Brady afterwards had made a comment about Edelman. He acknowledged what Edelman. Brady went on to say, "Usually I tell Julian to stick to his day job with something like this. I don’t even think he has a day job, though. He was pretty right on with that conversation..." "He (Edelman) basically pretended to be Wes Welker his whole career so what can’t he do?” 

Edelman recently said, “Nah, Tom hasn’t called me. And in fact, you know … we have a little beef right now. We’ll leave it between us. But we have a beef right now. I can’t [share what it’s about.] I can’t kiss and tell! I can’t kiss and tell, like someone said.”

Now the two of them could be feuding about anything but Edelman outing that Brady tried to recruit him and then that he turned Tom down had to be embarrassing to the ego of one Thomas Edward Brady. And Tom saying Edelman pretended to be Welker surely was a slap in the face to Edelman. So even if Tom and Jules aren't beefing over this, Tom was sure to feel some type way but it's a good probability that this is their beef.

If I'm wrong about this, than maybe Todd Graham has something to do with it. I kid but I don't want people forgetting that story while the Goat fueds with one of the best playoff slot wideouts of all time and hogs all the spotlight.

Twenty Seven And Counting, Odds Are Not In The Patriots Favor.

Earlier this year the NFL came to an agreement with the NFLPA that if a team could not play. Both teams would be made to forfeit instead of moving games. The league broke that rule already but the NFL also has a history of sticking it to the Patriots. So they could flip flop again.

Currently the Jacksonville Jaguars have twenty seven players listed on the covid protocol list. And while the league has yet to cause any game to be forfeited by any teams, there's still a chance and a forfeit would eliminate the Patriots from the playoffs. It would only take a few more Jaguars to make that happen.

Will this happen, I don't know but this is still the same league that appealed a supreme court judge's decision that they had to be fair when suspending a player with no evidence and won the right to be bias due to the CBA. So regardless if I think it will happen or not, it could happen and that is worrisome enough.

Even if the Patriots don't make the superbowl, making the playoffs does wonders for the morale of the franchise and Mac Jones. Media will forget that the league costed the Patriots and will put it on Belichick and Jones. The Patriots reputation is at stake. If the Patriots fail to make the post season, papers will say Bill is done and call for his retirement. They will leave out the league's rigging of the playoff birthing. 

So every Patriots fan should be paying attention because Roger the clown Goodell and his cronies can strike at any moment and there's little Robert Kraft can do. Trust in Bill but never turn our backs on the commish. Happy new year my patriots family. Let's hope it's allowed to kick off right. 

Hawaii Has Lost Twelve Players And Two Coaches With More Expected To Bolt From Pride Rock.

Hawaii has staff leaving. Hawaii will have to replace them. That's not that out of the ordinary. College coaching is musical chairs but two of them are leaving after only one season. However, that doesn't change what happened about a month ago and those issues aren't done.

About a month ago there was a twitter live stream and some accusations were made about the football program, all centered around coach Todd Graham. Quarterback Chevan Cordeiro not only entered the transfer portal but went to a rival. He was just one many players. Hawaii has now lost twelve players, eight starters. 

David Alexander Kalakaua Matlin the director of athletics for the University of Hawaii at Manoa cannot afford to buy out Todd Graham's contract so he has done very little, except stand bye his head coach.

Many Alumni have spoken to the players and have called out that there's a problem and said that their concerns are falling on deaf ears at the rock. There is division in the locker room and the favorites have criticized their teammates for going public. 

The signing process is not done and Todd Graham and rebuild this team but he can also see more departures, which is expected. There are businesses in the state. There are former players. If Graham's contract is tying the university's hands and the NCAA isn't going to help, then those businesses and individuals are going to have to try to come up with the cash to get away out of their contract or the university will have to suffer through this period of history.

Tick Tock tick tock, the clock is ticking and only time will tell what's going to happen. Things can be fixed but as long as Matlin isn't doing anything, the disgruntled players, the program, and the fanbase are screwed. We can raise our voices but the powers that be aren't listening or caring. 

ʻO nā Koa Ānuenue pale i ka pōhaku haʻaheo. Mai nā mokupuni a hiki i ke kahakai hikina, he ikaika mākou a hiki iā mākou ke hele i kēia.

Stiddy Better Be Ready If Needed.

Jarrett Stidham could see game time for the first since December 28th of 2020. I'm not saying he could start but he could come in for relief late if need be. One of the brains behind the superbowl 52 victory, backup quarterback Brian Hoyer was just placed on the covid list by the Patriots.

Hoyer could return in time to face the dreaded Jacksonville Jaguars who have been a thorn in the Patriots side for years (joke). Hoyer needs to clear protocols but at this point of the season, I don't think it matters to the Patriots who sits behind franchise quarterback Mac Jones. They'd probably be content if Jake Bailey did double duty.

Mac Jones said, "It just goes back to controlling what you can control. Try to follow all the rules, and some of it is out of your control, but try to keep distance and listen to the medical people on our team that have been telling us what to do to make sure we are safe.”

In July Justin Ramos of 247 sports tweeted, "#Patriots QB Brian Hoyer refuses to get the COVID-19 vaccine putting his roster spot in jeopardy as we enter camp, per source."

The Patriots have two games left with a potential playoff birth on the line. The least of their worries is if their defacto quarterback coach can be active to backup their starting quarterback. Especially when there are more important players that were put on the list.

Coach Bill Belichick has been quiet chatty lately, had the following to say.

“We’ve tried to take the highest precaution we can with everybody, not singling out anyone and saying the other players don’t matter, because that is not the case. We take our highest precaution with all of our players, particularly the ones who are not vaccinated.”

Hoyer is one of the more respected and trusted Veterans on the roster. With this, he's sure to have found himself in Bill Belichick's dog house. Then again, Bill is doing things differently this year and has been softer since last season. Maybe Bill will get Hoyer a stuffed animal and a get well soon card. With how prepared and unfocused the team has been the last two weeks, Bill might even spend his time zooming all of his covid players instead of holding practice. Anything is possible, right?

Seriously, yeah it sucks that so many are on the covid list. And yeah, it's nice that Stidham might see game time but honestly, the only thing that matters is beating the Jaguars. The Patriots are a business and business success means focusing on football. As they say in Patriots nation, "Next Man Up," and "Do your job!" That's the mind set we need from the team. If you can't play, then you're no help and a distraction. The Patriots ain't got time for distracts. So bye Felicia, we'll see you when you return. Everyone else... Let's F'n go!!!

Dysfunction Is The Only Thing That Trickles.

Mac Jones has made his share of rookie mistakes in year one. He's also taken accountability at the podium. Josh McDaniels isn't concerned about make and doesn't appear to think that Mac is a liability. If Jones who called out the coaching after the Colts loss isn't the liability, than it's the coaches.

McDaniels said about Jones, "He’s doing fine, no concern on that. Each rookie kind of handles that differently. There’s always a stretch during the course of the middle of the season that’s a little bit new to him, because when you count the preseason games, preseason work, starting in July, usually that happens somewhere towards the end of October, middle of November, somewhere in there. But he’s gotten through that. He understands what he needs to do. He does a great job with his regimen, takes care of his body, his preparation. He’s learned how to manage his time and what he needs to allocate it towards, and I think that’s a really important thing for a young player.”

Now Mac had criticized the coaches in a manner of speaking for the team not having a good practice. And Josh has admitted to needing to get players involved. There was pressure on Bill Belichick to do things differently this year and it's been said that covid made Belichick a "players coach." This has been an uncharacteristic year from the coaches.

Jones recently said, "It’s just being consistent, knowing what you’re going to get every day. Coming in at this point in the year, that’s all we’re guaranteed is today. That’s what we can focus on. I think it’s just X’s and O’s and execution that it comes down to.”

I.E. coaching and execution. That's twice he's called out the coaches in two weeks. Before anyone says anything, Mac played under Nick Saban. The Belichick of the college world. He knows what championship coaching looks like. He has room to speak on the subject.

Whatever the excuse given, the coaches have to do a better job. Yes the players have to execute but if after the past two weeks, Mac Jones's experience isn't viewed as a liability, that takes a lot of the blame off of him by default. One doesn't worry about one's failures they're not one's fault and that's what fans can take from McDaniels comments. Dysfunction starts at the top and there is dysfunction with the Patriots coaching staff with two games left in the regular season.

What Are The Questions Concerning The Patriots?

It sucks when there seems to be more questions than answers at this point of the year with the Patriots. The only moral victory we can take is they're not the 2020 Patriots but I that really isn't of any comfort. So here are some questions the fanbase and myself have. I'm not going to try to answer them as I'm not always on the same page as everyone else. Hopefully some better football minds will answer them. 

1) With no disrespect to either fan base, did the Patriots fall into the trap they normally let other teams fall into by beating themselves versus the Bills and Colts?

2) Why have the patriots been unprepared for two straight weeks?

3) Is there a blueprint to beating the Patriots?

4) Why are the patriots are not executing?

5) Are the Patriots good enough to be a playoff (wildcard) team, we're they underestimated or are they playing on house money?

6) How much does not having Edelman and White's experience and leadership in December hurt the Patriots mentality since their bye?

7) Do the patriots need a second stretch receiver for over the top plays or is separation ability and coaching the issue?

8) Can Mac Jones still win the rookie of the year?

9) Why is chemistry is still not there with Mac and pass catchers?

10) Is Mac still improving or has he peaked?

11) Does Mac Jones have the experienced needed to win playoff games?

12) We know the Patriots hear the media. I know Nick Wright isn't the most respected but did the game in Buffalo cause Mac Jones to regress?

13) Can Mac Jones carry the team if need be?

14) What's wrong with the Patriots coaching, especially the last two weeks, why can't they correct problems?

15) What is up with the Patriots quick game?

16) Will Damien Harris be here after next season?

17) What's up with the Patriots depth at secondary?

18) Why are the Patriots having issues tackling?

19) Why are the Patriots defense struggling with must have plays and making key stops?

20) Why is the defense getting blamed when the offense is forcing the defense on to the field more than they should be, how much of the defensive struggles is on the offense?

21) Can the defense stop the run while not hurting the pass coverage at this point of the season?

22) Have the Patriots defense been an illusion?

23) How good actually is the Patriots redzone defense?

24) Does McDaniels know how to use the skill sets of Agholor, Harry, Smith, Johnson? Many said he didn't know how to use Cam and I've said he's peaked as a coordinator and been caught up to for a while now.

25) Why are the Patriots having issues with flea flickers and gimmicky plays?

26) Are the Patriots front seven too slow?

27) Is the Patriots identity run first and bend don't break?

28) What's with the slow starts?

29) Should the Patriots start with the no huddle?

30) Was the Patriots defense the victim of the offense and the talent of the Bills, were they just out classed or is that an excuse?

31) Why do the Patriots struggle on third down?

32) Are the Patriots better off treating every drive like they're in four down territory?

33) Have the Patriots become emotionally weak since Tom Brady left? Has Belichick?

34) Has Belichick getting made to change in his approach this offseason had any impact on his coaching style this season?

35) How much has the last two weeks hurt J.C. Jackson's asking price?

36) Was the victory against the Bills in Buffalo treated like the superbowl by the Patriots? It was said Bill went out for drinks after.

37) Can Mac Jones throw in the cold or is he a warm weather quarterback?

38) Has Mac played better or worse than his stats over the past two games?

39) What's with all the mental errors over the past few weeks?

40) Should Hightower convert to a defensive lineman to prolong his career?

41) Barmore is a good pass rusher maybe an Aaron Darnold light but do they try to get their Vince Wolfork replacement from the draft or free agency, or do they just need to give Godchaux a second year like they did Sheldon?

42) Has Belichick become complacent with the season?

43) Are the Patriots a spoiler team for the playoffs if they make it?

44) Jonnu Smith is having a bad year, Harry is having his best year since being a rookie with Mac appearing to be the difference, should both get a second year with Mac before considering cutting either?

45) Are the problems with the O-line a personnel thing or a coaching thing?

46) Can, should the Patriots do more to protect their players from the pandemic?

47) Do we really care if the Patriots win the east this year or is the focus on winning out and just making the playoffs?

48) Did McDermott kiss Belichick's rings after the win Sunday?

49) Is Josh McDaniels gone after the season, and if so, how does that change the offseason building process?

50) With two games left there's no way one does not have an opinion on what the Patriots need to address during the offseason, so what are the team needs?

51) Would it make a difference if the Patriots got away from the nickle and started playing a 3-2-6 big dime base formation?

52) What is Bill Belichick's New Years Resolution, and does Tom Brady making a joke about the question mean the Patriots still live rent free in his head?

53) Can we finally acknowledge that Brian Flowers is the first true coach to succeed from thr Belichick system? (Vrabel went to be an assistant coach for another team after hanging up his cleets)

54) Could the Patriots snatch a left foot punter (Matt Araiza) this draft and red shirt them, so they can trade Bailey in year four? Matt Araiza is a special teams unit on his own.

55) Will the Patriots consider drafting third down pass catching kickoff specialist Calvin Turner Jr or any other Rainbow Warriors from the University of Hawaii in 2022? Turner is a legit weapon and is better than J.J. Taylor, I ask about the other Warriors as an honorable mention.

56) Since Boston College and Harvard are in the Patriots back yard, are there any BC Eagles or Crimson players that we should be aware of? Again. Makes sense that they would be the most heavily scouted of all schools.

Final thoughts, The Patriots have two games left and need to win out. Some say their fate is out of their hands, I say they just need to focus on doing their jobs. Here is a quote from Evan Lazar to end things.

"Belichick could turn them around again for a competitive postseason. However, all signs point to the Pats being a year or two away; the great teams don’t always need to play from ahead and are, as Julain Edelman put it this week, “comfortable with the uncomfortable.” "

In Bill We Trust!

Cam Is Not Better Than Mac And The Patriots Would Not Be Better With Him As The Starter.

The Patriots would not of won today with last year's starter. Yet there are people who think that, that are trashing Mac Jones. Get that out of your head because it's nonsense and come back to reality. What you do on Madden is not what Cam is capable of in real life, if Madden were real, Brady would have several 1,000 yard rushing seasons to go with his passing stats.

Don't believe me, let's compare the two since Cam got signed.

Newton over his last 6 games:
54.8 comp percentage of 126 attempts
684 yards
4 passing touchdowns
5 interceptions
10 sacks (-83 yards)
4 fumbles
1 fumble loss
46 carries
225 yards
5 touchdowns
Team TDs:12
Team PTs: 106

Unlike Cam, Mac Jones relies on his running backs to run and score, instead of rushing himself. 

Jones over his last 6 games:
67.5 completion percentage of 157 passes
1178 yards
8 touchdown passes
5 interceptions
9 sacks (-90 yards)
2 fumbles
0 lost
20 carries
54 yards
Team TDs: 17
Team PTs: 158

While Newton is a duel threat, Jones moves the ball better. And if Newton was that good, he wouldn't of been benched as many times as he has or of been replaced by Sam Darnold.

I understand they play on two different rosters but a difference of 5 team touchdowns and 52 points are a lot. Newton has also placed the ball in jeopardy a lot more. And Newton has a completion percentage 12 points lower than Mac Jones. The Patriots would not be better with Cam. They might not of even of won 9 games under Cam.

There's a reason why Newton is the 43rd ranked quarterback from what I'm seeing and is why Colts media member, Lawrence Owens said there were "47 quarterbacks better than Cam Newton." Newton is a backup quarterback at this stage of his career while Mac Jones is a freshman starter and the better quarterback. That's not a bad thing for Cam and doesn't mean he's done but it does mean his fans need to come to terms with who Cam Newton is as a player.