ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 13: Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons carries the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during the NFC Divisional Playoff Game at the Georgia Dome on January 13, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
The Atlanta Falcons had a surprising and unexpected amount of success in 2008.
Led by rookie Matt Ryan at quarterback, the Atlanta Falcons found its way to the playoffs. Starting running back Michael Turner had an amazing season and it’s about time he got recognized for it.
The numbers Turner accumulated were so good that he was the real 2008 MVP.