Stopping Michael Turner a priority for Steelers' defense

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Stopping Michael Turner a priority for Steelers' defense
By John Harris,
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Saturday, September 11, 2010



Asked to name a running back who reminds him of Atlanta Falcons bruiser Michael Turner, safety Troy Polamalu thought of someone the entire Steeler Nation can relate to.

"If I can think of anybody, it would be Jerome Bettis," Polamalu said Friday, in advance of Sunday's 1 p.m. opener against Atlanta at Heinz Field. "Jerome ran with great balance and quickness, and he used his upper body to protect his legs. People would just bounce off him. Turner has huge legs, and he bounces off people. I would say that's the best comparison."

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_698998.html

[Galax Steeler]

Hopefully we can contain Turner and force Ryan to try and beat us through the air. If Turner gets to going then I think it will be a long day for us.

[steelpride12]

For the Steelers to win stopping the run should be the first priority. Ryan already has an arsenal to his dispense with White and Jenkin's and they alone will be a tough job so I think making their offense 1 dimension is key.

[GoSlash27]

Funny, I always thought that Jerome Bettis ran with suddenness and glide.

[polamalubeast]

3 things to do!

Stop Turner
Sacks Matt Ryan
Create turnovers!

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