In recent years, the NFL has steered into a more pass-friendly league, meaning the running back position has become less of an impact position than in decades ago. But it is impossible to argue the impact of the greats at the position who have immortalized themselves in Atlanta Falcons history.
Along the way, there have been quite a few Falcons who have left their marks on the league, but how do these backs stack up against each other? Who is the greatest? And what did they do that is worth remembering as a Falcons fan?
Recently with the likes of Michael Turner, Warrick Dunn, and others, the Falcons have been a highly run-oriented team.