WiscoFalcon Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82800192/article/falcons-smith-says-lb-weatherspoon-can-fill-gap-left-by-lofton?module=HP11_headline_stackPretty cool article, It's getting me excited for the player Spoon may become... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftermath Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 wouldn't have it any other way, he has 20x the leadership potential as that other guy that used to play MLB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fibonacci Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I am very impressed with weatherspoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Man™ Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_D Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 SSPPPPOOOOOOONNN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethos Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Mike Smith proclaiming what all of us already know and have been waiting for. Spoon is our Leonidas.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JBHz5d6S_Y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Radical Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 wouldn't have it any other way, he has 20x the leadership potential as that other guy that used to play MLB.So now he was a poor leader too? Come on man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconsd56 Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 So now he was a poor leader too? Come on man.Not poor......just a different kind.Spoon is just a much more energetic type of leader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Flare Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dem Birds Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 So now he was a poor leader too? Come on man.I was a Lofton fan, still a fan of his abilities, just not the guy but he was never a leader leader. He lead by example, which is fine, but he didn't get the guys going. Spoon did that. Abraham did that. William Moore did that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Allen Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Spoon already was our leader last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Radical Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 I was a Lofton fan, still a fan of his abilities, just not the guy but he was never a leader leader. He lead by example, which is fine, but he didn't get the guys going. Spoon did that. Abraham did that. William Moore did that.You never saw him on the side line going off? Dude wasn't a big talker or rah-rah in your face type, but he was a leader. Everyone in that organization would tell you that in a heartbeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbad8717 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Who cares about how Lofton led us last year. This year is he going to lead that Saints D.Hopefully Abe and Spoon will lead this D to greatness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dem Birds Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 You never saw him on the side line going off? Dude wasn't a big talker or rah-rah in your face type, but he was a leader. Everyone in that organization would tell you that in a heartbeat.I never saw him. I saw him at practice telling guys to do push ups when they dropped interceptions but that's about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmcdirtybird Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 # 56 has been a a number that has had lots of leaders in the NFL. Just a little tidbit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyborneC-Falcon4Life Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 SPOON ALL DAY!!! Eat em' up!!! Nuff said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENERALZOD Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 I am very impressed with weatherspoon.I am too, lot's to look forward too with Spoon's playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftermath Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 So now he was a poor leader too? Come on man.for a guy that was touted as the leader of the defense, yes, he was a rather poor leader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENERALZOD Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 for a guy that was touted as the leader of the defense, yes, he was a rather poor leader.Truth be known, yeah, everyone can call out stats all they want to but the facts are, early in the season he was just average, when the bigger games started he was mentioned. Does that mean he's a superstar? That remains to be seen IMO, you've got to bring it in every game and not wait for the spot light to be upon you to put on a show of excellence. If he's going to be a leader, he'd better show it this season because he has no excuses whatsoever IMO.Either way, I am a big supporter and fan of Spoon, he's been great for the Falcons, but the main thing I am saying is "He's not a hall of fame player yet, he's gotta get some more things done first". JMO.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phattywankenobi Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 I think the dependability and fundamentals of tackling are sorely overlooked in a game that is based on tackling on every single play but there was a question with the Green Dot last year. The thing that supposedly certain teams didn't like in the draft about Spoon was his mouth but the thing about the captain of the defense is he is the communicator and the heart and soul of the defense.The majority of you guys are still pissy about 3rd and 16 but guys like Brooking and some guy from Valdosta State who was considered too short for the NFL had the heart of lions and woud conduct a modern day clinic to guys like Rudy Ruetigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftermath Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Truth be known, yeah, everyone can call out stats all they want to but the facts are, early in the season he was just average, when the bigger games started he was mentioned. Does that mean he's a superstar? That remains to be seen IMO, you've got to bring it in every game and not wait for the spot light to be upon you to put on a show of excellence.If he's going to be a leader, he'd better show it this season because he has no excuses whatsoever IMO.Either way, I am a big supporter and fan of Spoon, he's been great for the Falcons, but the main thing I am saying is "He's not a hall of fame player yet, he's gotta get some more things done first".JMO..............I was talking about Lofton, you talking about Spoon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Radical Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 for a guy that was touted as the leader of the defense, yes, he was a rather poor leader.And you base this on what exactly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogie Man Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 I like Spoon being a leader. First a leader has to play hard and perform well. He does both. Secondly, a leader has to be vocal. He's that too. Being vocal was not Lofton's forte, but he played hard and played well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOOD Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 he has come into his own attitude is everything!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardog357 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 And you base this on what exactly?Well who knows what checks he made at the line, Lofton. But most ACTIVE MLB's are yelling pointing, turning their head side to side so the entire team can hear him....much like a quarterback. Because defensive captain is the quarterback of the defense. He might have done that but if he did....wasn't real noticeable from what I saw. You can talk bad about Vilma and I personally do not like him because he's a Saint....but when Matty called audibles Vilma was pointing, yelling and changing up the defense. That's what I would have liked to see Lofton do. Always thought it strange he seemed like a statue out on the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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