Curtis Lofton Has A Bright Falcon Future
by Dave Choate on Mar 28, 2009 1:00 PM EDT
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Throughout their woeful history, the Atlanta Falcons have never done consistently well at any one thing. In recent years, however, the Falcons have become a team that seems to cultivate talented linebackers.
For whatever reason, this is a team that has had at least one truly talented linebacker on the roster for the better part of two decades. We had the great Jessie Tuggle until 2000, and we just watched the very good Keith Brooking walk out the door. Even Michael Boley put in a couple of terrific seasons as Brooking was declining. These guys may not be Hall of Famers, but they were defensive anchors and very useful players for a very long time. If you ask me--which your doctor will not recommend--we have a heir to the linebacking throne on the roster.
Curtis Lofton is a hard-nosed, intelligent defender who made enormous strides in his rookie season at middle linebacker. Mike Smith noticed that and seems confident that Lofton will be a three-down player in his second year in the league. With time, he could become a leader on what is reallly a very young defense, and he seems to be close to every play within a ten-mile radius of his position.
With Smith's confidence in him and his own talent, I can see Lofton becoming one of the best players on the team within a season or two. He's got the potential to be an absolute force out there, and the Falcons have shown they are willing to reward talent, especially at linebacker. I'm calling for Lofton's first 100 tackle season in 2009, and he 's not going to look back.
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Lofton will be a pro bowler
he has the skill set to be a great MLB but he will only develop into one when we get a dominant run stuffing DT. until then he will still have high tackle totals but won’t be freed up to blitz as much as he should.
by TheFranchiseis#2 on Mar 28, 2009 4:34 PM EDT reply actions
2nd Year
Curtis Lofton will be a great linebacker for years to come. I would like to See the Falcons add some equally skilled LB’s to pair beside him. I think my Icon speaks volumes…as for a wide receiver? Okay guys.
"Just want the Falcons to win a bowl before I'm gone!"
loftons a beast
in the middle he was unstoppable now with out boley though he’s gonna need to work on his hands he would be a no brainer pro bowler if he didn’t drop so many sure picks last season
Lofton has the potential to be a beast
but thats potential.
Anyone that picks Hall of Fame for any player in their 2nd season needs their head examining for obvious reasons….
go hard or go home
Lofton is a beast
I think he could very well be a LaMarr Woodley type but I agree we have to stop the run first.
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