In 2011, Michael Turner ran for 1,340 yards on 301 carries, scored 11 touchdowns, and averaged 4.5 yards per rush, the last in a series of truly phenomenal seasons for the bruising running back in Atlanta. The next year his played slipped, the year after that he was out of the NFL, and the Falcons have been chasing the dragon ever since.
Last year was a huge step in the right direction, with Devonta Freeman rushing for over 1,000 yards and 11 touchdowns and averaging 4.0 yards per carry, with Tevin Coleman chipping in nearly 400 yards and a touchdown and averaging about 4.