Falcons Install Power Running Game

Mike Mularkey is going to install the same power running game that he had with the Steelers in Atlanta. It's not like they really have a choice, though. With Chris Redman and Joey Harrington duking it out to see who can win the award of Most Mediocre Starting Quarterback, it's not like they were going to turn to the run and shoot or the spread.

Offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey's system, when he developed it in Pittsburgh (2001-02), was termed "Exotic Smashmouth," as he leavened the halfback options passes and tight end reverses with Jerome Bettis' domination between the tackles. Turner has the Bettis role. He does so having started exactly one NFL game.

I was about to be a little worried because Turner is supposed to be good, Jerious Norwood has potential and the Bucs seem to struggle against true power running games. But then I remembered we were talking about the Falcons, so I just started writing my proposal for a new Fox special titled "World Funniest Two Yard Runs".