Looking back at the players who have carried the rock out of the backfield for the Atlanta Falcons, there are some notable names. Jamal Anderson (when his knees allowed him to) might have had one, if not the best season ever for the Falcons at the running back position in 1998. Warrick Dunn was a key contributor to the Michael Vick-led Falcons of the 2000’s. Steven Jackson and Michael Turner came along as well and had some solid seasons of their own.
The Falcons all-time leading rusher is Gerald Riggs and he played before my time, but for a three year stretch (1985-1987), he was one of the best backs in league, but the other four years he played for the Falcons, it was a disappointment at best.