Tag: Michael Turner

  • NFL Rumors – Tennessee Titans Could Go For Michael Turner

    NFL Rumors – Tennessee Titans Could Go For Michael Turner

    Although some people were a little bit surprised the Atlanta Falcons released Michael Turner last week, it shouldn’t have been. With a heavy cap hit to take by keeping him for a lot less than the worthy production, it’s obvious he was let go. What’s less obvious is who will pick him up, with the Tennessee Titans possibly interested in his services.

  • NFL Rumors – Atlanta Falcons Interested in Steven Jackson

    NFL Rumors – Atlanta Falcons Interested in Steven Jackson

    The names of running backs the Atlanta Falcons might bring over in free agency continues to grow, with Steven Jackson, who is most likely going to void his contract with the St. Louis Rams, being the next one to join the impressive list.

  • NFL Rumors – San Diego Chargers Want to Bring Back Michael Turner

    NFL Rumors – San Diego Chargers Want to Bring Back Michael Turner

    With too much money coming his way next season, Michael Turner is likely to be released by the Atlanta Falcons which brings an opportunity for his career to come full circle by signing with a running back needing team like the San Diego Chargers.

  • San Francisco 49ers – Keys to Victory

    San Francisco 49ers – Keys to Victory

    For the San Francisco 49ers, reaching their first Super Bowl in nearly two decade will be about Colin Kaepernick running wild, targeting Vernon Davis for a chance and stopping the Atlanta Falcons running game, meaning halting Michael Turner.

  • Atlanta Falcons – Defense Destroys Drew Brees

    Atlanta Falcons – Defense Destroys Drew Brees

    There was nothing really special about the Atlanta Falcons and their offense in a huge win that takes them to 11-1 this season, very close to clinching the NFC South. Matt Ryan was pedestrian, Michael Turner wasn’t anything special. But their defense picked Drew Brees apart, forcing five interceptions out of him, on their way to a 23-13 victory.

  • Atlanta Falcons – Michael Turner Keeps Them Undefeated

    Atlanta Falcons – Michael Turner Keeps Them Undefeated

    The only real headlines Michael Turner has gotten this season was after being arrested for a DUI. In their Sunday Night Football win over the Dallas Cowboys (19-13), Turner probably had his second noteworthy moment of the season, rushing for 102 yards and a touchdown, keeping the Atlanta Falcons as the only undefeated team in the NFL.

  • Michael Turner Celebrated Falcons Win over Broncos With DUI

    It wasn’t the best of games for Michael Turner, as the Atlanta Falcons beat the Denver Broncos 27-21; it hasn’t been the best of starts for the running back in 2012. What happened after the game was even worse, with Turner being arrested and charged with driving under the influence in Gwinnett County, Georgia.

  • Atlanta Falcons – Matt Ryan Can Win Without Michael Turner

    Some teams need their quarterback to do well, others are based on their running game. Last season, the Falcons needed Michael Turner to dominate to pull of wins, eventually stopped, once again, in the first game of the postseason. Monday night against the Broncos, it was a combination of Matt Ryan efficiency and defensive interceptions that paved the way to a 2-0 start to the season.

  • Biggest Steals in Recent NFL Drafts

    From the Vikings’ sack machine Jared Allen in 2004 to the promising Johnny Knox with the Chicago Bears, here are the best NFL Draft steals in recent years.

  • Michael Vick’s Losing Return to Atlanta (Falcons vs Eagles)

    Michael Vick was the focus point of his return as the starter of the Philadelphia Eagles to Atlanta, but Matt Ryan (4 TD passes) and Michael Turner (110 yards, winning touchdown) led the Falcons to a fourth quarter comeback and a 35-31 win.