Mendenhall or turner?

Question

which one would you rather have, my league had its draft yesterday, and i got mendenhall. i'm trying to trade for turner though because im lacking in RB depth (3 rookies, including Mendnhall).

Answer 1

Both are technically "timeshare" backs.  Turner has Norwood, and Mendenhall is Parker's complement.

Atlanta is paying Turner a lot of money to start, so he'll get as many carries as they can pile on.

Of the two, Turner is a starter, and more the proven commodity.  I have him in a keeper league, but I am not expecting him to be anything more than a backup or flex player.

Atlanta's QB situation is dreadful, so Turner will have tough sledding for a while.

I like Mendenhall, but he won't get lion share of the carries, Parker will.

Answer 2

Turner.  He's a definite starter and quality RB2.

That said, Mendenhall is going to be pretty decent and should be the goal line back in Pitts.  Lots of TDs.  Don't give up too much for Turner.