A Falcons Discussion: Whither Sean Weatherspoon?

by Dave Choate on Jun 30, 2011 3:30 PM EDT in Editorial

So hey, we haven't spent much time on Sean Weatherspoon this off-season. Somehow I haven't beaten every player angle to death yet, but give me time!

We'll keep this straightforward. I'd like to see what you all have to say about Weatherspoon, who has proven to be a polarizing figure around these parts.So to try to get a handle on perception, I'm asking everyone to tell me what Spoon will do in 2011 and beyond.

Personally, I think he takes a big step forward in 2011. The team isn't exactly going to ask him to become a full-time pass rusher, but he should be able to get a handful of sacks if Mike Smith and BVG do put forward a more aggressive defense. If he's healthy, he should be more of a factor all the way around.

Let's hear your take, my friends. Stats, gut feeling or some combination of the two...it's all good.

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As long as he puts in the hours, he will be SPOOOON!!! worthy

by Mattyice318 on Jun 30, 2011 3:37 PM EDT reply actions

we need him

to be Spoon, Knife and Fork and carve the opposing offenses.

by BigFalcon84 on Jun 30, 2011 6:28 PM EDT reply actions

He will be the best spirk

Revis Island is a gotdamn archipelago compared to Lawrence Planet

by Bonhoffer on Jul 3, 2011 7:22 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

*Spork ever

Darn phone

Revis Island is a gotdamn archipelago compared to Lawrence Planet

by Bonhoffer on Jul 3, 2011 7:23 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

spoon will be a beast

next year

by mr92687!!! on Jun 30, 2011 7:25 PM EDT reply actions

Recd.

by old cuss on Jun 30, 2011 8:16 PM EDT reply actions

He showed great flashes.

I think with a full season he will be a really good linebacker.

I'm on the Twitter: twitter.com/edgrohl

by Duff_Man on Jun 30, 2011 8:51 PM EDT reply actions

First Three

games were very, very good and more so because he was a rookie (duh). Then the injury. I hope he is fully recovered. He has the potential to be very, very good. Any update on the status of his injury?

by Whopper Dawg on Jun 30, 2011 9:23 PM EDT reply actions

Combination of Moves

Spoon is going to be great in his second season.But we need to hold on to Stephen Nicholas.We also need to acquire Mark Herzlich as an undrafted free agent. Keep Blalock and Dahl on the roster.Clabo maybe too expensive to hold on too.Then the acquisition of Ray Edwards.Oh lets not forget Mike Petersen. This maybe the most aggressive Def Atlanta has ever fielded.I hope BVG is as excited as I am

by flyinhigh on Jun 30, 2011 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Spoooooooooooooooooooooooooon!

Is going to end up a great player. He’s got great athleticism, great work ethic, and is an all-around good guy. His problem last year was only injuries. As a Missouri and Falcons fan, I love Spoon.

"Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming." -John Wooden

by kacc56 on Jul 1, 2011 12:41 AM EDT reply actions

I’m giving Spoon the benefit of the doubt right now hopefully proving to me that Mizzou players take a couple years to develop. Hopefully he follow in Moore’s footsteps and break out or shows at least 2nd Round potential.

That’s as optimistic as I can get on this player.

by JCush on Jul 1, 2011 5:04 PM EDT reply actions