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Following up on a previous item. ... Turner spending a second day in Atlanta and being wooed by owner Arthur Blank, known among Falcons employees as "The Closer" for his ability to finalize deals with free-agent players, could be working in the Falcons' favor. "Atlanta is a great city," Turner said. "The Falcons organization is treating me well. I'm enjoying my time here."
Reported by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Asked about his chances of signing with the Falcons, Turner said, "I wouldn't put a percentage on it right now. There are a handful of teams, but it's still early in the process. Atlanta is definitely a serious contender. ..." Blank was to have dinner Saturday night with Turner, after the owner, HC Mike Smith, GM Thomas Dimitroff and Charger RB spent the afternoon watching an Arena League game. ... Detroit and Houston are said to be interested in Turner, who is a bruising type of back that Smith and OC Mike Mularkey desire. Incumbent Warrick Dunn is expected to be released if Turner is signed.
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