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Lisa Altobelli
September 01, 2008
Michael Turner RUNNING BACK
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September 01, 2008

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Michael Turner
RUNNING BACK

The Burner averaged 5.5 yards a carry in four years as LaDainian Tomlinson's backup in San Diego, good enough for a six-year, $34.5 million free-agent deal from the Falcons. The 5'10" 244-pounder should come into his own burrowing behind fullback Ovie Mughelli in coordinator Mike Mularkey's run-heavy scheme.

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