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Whatever happened to Michael Turner?
espn.go.com - 10/27/2009
Whatever happened to Michael Turner?
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Tim Heitman/US Presswire The running game of the Falcons -- and the production of running back Michael Turner -- is down significantly, which may pose larger problems for Atlanta. Posted by ESPN.com’s Pat Yasinskas ARLINGTON, Texas -- Since right about ...
Sunday's five least valuable players: Michael Turner, not burning
sports.yahoo.com - 10/27/2009
Sunday's five least valuable players: Michael Turner, not burning
— sports.yahoo.com — 1. Michael Turner (notes) , Running Back, Atlanta Falcons . A year after scorching through the league,... Turner still can't get anything going with the Falcons. The "slow start" phase has passed. Now, he's getting into "just not very ... (more) Sunday's five least valuable players: Michael Turner, ...

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host.madison.com - 10/24/2009
'Turner the Burner' says he's not flamed out
— host.madison.com — Michael Turner doesn't want to talk too much about Atlanta's inconsistent rushing attack. Ask the Pro Bowl... running back about fumbling in each of the last four games, and Turner will look up at the digital clock hanging above his locker. Next ... (more) 'Turner the Burner' says he's not flamed out

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thebiglead.com - 10/27/2009
Michael Turner vs. the Curse of 370
— thebiglead.com — Michael Turner vs. the Curse: Remember the big offseason discussion about Atlanta Falcons RB Michael Turner and... his 2008 heavy workload? After leading the league in rushing yards per game last year (110; he was 2nd overall in yards with 1,699 yards), ... (more) Michael Turner vs. the Curse of 370

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Football Outsiders:  This Week in Quotes: October 27, 2009

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This Week in Quotes: October 27, 2009
Football Outsiders — ... ) HIDE THE CHILDREN, IT'S THE CURSE OF 370! DUM DUM DUM "I'm still healthy. It's not a health issue. I still feel fine. Concerned? I don't know that I'd use that word, but it is something we need to get better at." -- Falcons running back Michael Turner addressing questions about his struggles this season ( NFL Nation Blog ) COULDN'T HAVE GONE WITH A NON-FOOTBALL ANALOGY ON THAT ONE? "It felt like the Rob Lytle fumble all over again." -- Former Raiders assistant Randy Hanson on watching the news conference in which it was determined that Raiders coach Tom Cable would not ...

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