Carrying the Falcon Offense

A starting job was worth the wait for Michael Turner In his first season with the Atlanta Falcons, Michael Turner has been more than impressive. He has powered the team to an unexpected start. Out from under LT's Shadow Michael Turner entered the league with the San Diego Chargers after being selected in the fifth round of the 2004 draft. Firmly entrenched on the bench behind All-Pro running back LaDainian Tomlinson, Turner showed flashes of brilliance whenever he saw the field. Turner became a precious commodity and gained a lot of buzz around the NFL. Teams in need of a potential starting running back took a close look at him. After his final season with the Chargers in 2007, Turner became a free agent and the bidding began. Main Man in Atlanta The Falcons offered Turner a six-year contract this past offseason for a total... [read full story]                    

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