birdz4i Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 With new, veteran faces at his position, third-year linebacker Paul Worrilow is eager to go into minicamps and training camp with the goal of proving himself to his coaches and teammates.Major roster moves and a new coaching staff headlined by Dan Quinn has made it easy to grasp the changes as this year’s Falcons cross off another week of offseason workouts. The competition we expected to see within many key positions this offseason will only continue to intensify with each passing week, but if any player on this team is up for the challenge, it is linebacker Paul Worrilow.This is the exact type of environment Worrilow has thrived in throughout his football career and the third-year pro plans to attack this offseason no differently.“You always feel like you have something to prove each offseason," Worrilow said. “And when you have a new coaching staff, that is going to weigh on your mind. You don’t have any credit. Everyone is coming in at the same level and we are all competing for spots.”Worrilow has led the team in tackles each of his first two seasons, compiling 270 combined tackles in his 32 games, but the corps of linebackers around him this offseason are the deepest it has been since the former Delaware Blue Hen was signed as an undrafted rookie in 2013.On March 10, Atlanta added outside linebackers Justin Durant and Brooks Reed, boosting the total to 11 linebackers on the active roster. Worrilow has always been a fan of the process of preparing for each new season and when it comes to position battles, he knows the more competition there is, the better each player will get.“You always feel that pressure of competition, especially with a big group, but it just makes everybody that much better,” Worrilow said. “It’s a good group. We are helping each other and we are watching film with each other.”Coaching the linebackers will be 38-year-old Jeff Ulbrich, who left his defensive coordinator position at UCLA to become the Falcons linebacker coach this season.Ulbrich played 10 seasons with the 49ers and the intensity of the young assistant and his familiarity to the game will be great fit for evaluating what could be the team’s deepest position battle.“He is very intense,” Worrilow said when describing Ulbrich’s coaching style. "You can feel the intensity in our meeting room when he is explaining things and he’s been through it. Anything he is telling you, like where you can take your chances and where you can cheat a little bit in the alignment is a huge benefit.”As for the defensive schemes the linebackers will be running this season under Quinn, Worrilow is confident it will suit his style of play. After a couple weeks of going over the basic terminology and install, Worrilow has noticed that the defense this year is based more on effort than the amount of terminology and alignments.“Through the first couple weeks, there is less volume from everything we have put in," he said. "You can tell it is geared more on effort, the fundamentals of the game, tackling and attacking the ball has been a huge emphasis, as well.”Physically there are differences in Worrilow’s preparation for the season. He focused on adding size last offseason but has shifted his focus to improving his mobility this time.“Mobility is something they (the coaching staff) want me to focus on and I’ve been working on that every morning, whether it’s 20 minutes or an hour,’’ he said. “I schedule it so I get here and hour-and-a-half early so I can get that in … strength and conditioning is a huge interest of mine. Even if I didn’t play football, working out would be a huge part of my life. “There is no denying a lot has changed from Worrilow’s first offseason with the Falcons when he was an undrafted rookie just trying to make a roster for the first time.Now, he’s a married man carrying back-to-back seasons of leading the team in tackling into the offseason, but the same determination and willingness to improve remains and it has a chance to fit nicely into the type of defense Quinn is building in Atlanta.“This (Quinn’s) defense preaches intensity, attitude and effort and that is something I think I bring,” said Worrilow. “ I look forward to working on all the fundamentals of the things they are preaching and I think it is going to be a good offseason.”http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Worrilow-Ready-for-Intense-Position-Battle/a267cca5-fecc-4468-b198-10e7f74cae73 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Chief Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 We have 11 linebackers on the roster. Why do so many mocks have us taking 2-3 more in the draft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Chief Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 We have 11 linebackers on the roster. Why do so many mocks have us taking 2-3 more in the draft?because that's just what they are. Mocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon_USMC0341 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Worrilow is a guy that I will be watching a lot. He is easily one of the top, maybe the even best, measurables guy on the team. His pro day numbers were off the charts.One has to wonder if Nolan's convoluted schemes didn't hamstring Worrilow's natual athletic ability. Count me among those who think Worrilow is going to shine in Quinn's scheme. Like All Pro shine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monolith2001 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 We have 11 linebackers on the roster. Why do so many mocks have us taking 2-3 more in the draft?I agree maybe need one more (specialist), maybe two max (one specialist, one general purpose). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FentayeJones Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Good stuff. Less volume should lead to less thinking and faster play on the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRUNKuno Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Can't wait.That you, Bart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdz4i Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 We have 11 linebackers on the roster. Why do so many mocks have us taking 2-3 more in the draft?i have wondered that myself, we know the d will more than likely not be a one year fix, weed thru whats on the roster so we can can open up spots next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngbloodz Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Worrilow is a guy that I will be watching a lot. He is easily one of the top, maybe the even best, measurables guy on the team. His pro day numbers were off the charts.One has to wonder if Nolan's convoluted schemes didn't hamstring Worrilow's natual athletic ability. Count me among those who think Worrilow is going to shine in Quinn's scheme. Like All Pro shine.All Pro huh? Lol we shall see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 We have 11 linebackers on the roster. Why do so many mocks have us taking 2-3 more in the draft?Because 2/3 on roster are nothing more than special teamers/backups, the other 1/3 have history of spending time on IR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis York Morgan Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I'm stupid excited for the season to start. Less than 2 weeks to the draft folks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigglypuff Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 when it comes to worrilow, #hatersgonnahate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballfan Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 "Worrilow has noticed that the defense this year is based more on effort than the amount of terminology and alignments". Thank God! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjerry Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I'm stupid excited for the season to start. Less than 2 weeks to the draft folks!I still don't know much about what this team will be, and I'm hoping that the draft will enlighten us a bit.FA didn't reveal ****. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I still don't know much about what this team will be, and I'm hoping that the draft will enlighten us a bit.FA didn't reveal ****.I think FA revealed alot about this team's philosophy, and in a good way. If ever your team makes big splash FA signing, you know your team is in deep trouble. It's why redskins and oakland are always bad, looking for that 'quick fix'.....You build your team thru the draft, and fill in the missing pieces thru FA, not the other way around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjerry Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I think FA revealed alot about this team's philosophy, and in a good way. If ever your team makes big splash FA signing, you know your team is in deep trouble. It's why redskins and oakland are always bad, looking for that 'quick fix'.....You build your team thru the draft, and fill in the missing pieces thru FA, not the other way around.I'm talking about what kind of players that we want, and what kind of scheme that we are going to employ, etc. Most of our FA targets were not on most if any mock drafts. Where we are headed is very hard to get an idea on, from a fan POV.Meanwhile, the draft will require a pick per round, where they can't just choose another team. It'll create a much better feel for what we are going to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerSteve Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I'm stupid excited for the season to start. Less than 2 weeks to the draft folks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 (edited) I'm talking about what kind of players that we want, and what kind of scheme that we are going to employ, etc. Most of our FA targets were not on most if any mock drafts. Where we are headed is very hard to get an idea on, from a fan POV.Meanwhile, the draft will require a pick per round, where they can't just choose another team. It'll create a much better feel for what we are going to do.Agreed.I think Quinn's been pretty up front on what his philosophy will be. Just hiring Shanny says alot about the offensive philosophy, and his own history coming from seattle says alot about where defense will focus. Edited April 17, 2015 by Vandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FentayeJones Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 "Worrilow has noticed that the defense this year is based more on effort than the amount of terminology and alignments". Thank God!I second that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Ben Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 If Worrilow's time on the field is largely limited to plugging holes, meeting backs in the backfield and blitzing the QB, he is going to shine. He will be forced into coverage from time to time (assuming he plays significant minutes), and will likely struggle, so he will still get the hate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1970 Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Because 2/3 on roster are nothing more than special teamers/backups, the other 1/3 have history of spending time on IRAnd none of them have proven they can cover NFL football players in pass routes. Especially Worrilow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Falcon Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Worrilow is a guy that I will be watching a lot. He is easily one of the top, maybe the even best, measurables guy on the team. His pro day numbers were off the charts.One has to wonder if Nolan's convoluted schemes didn't hamstring Worrilow's natual athletic ability. Count me among those who think Worrilow is going to shine in Quinn's scheme. Like All Pro shine.LMAO!!!!!!!!!! Priceless!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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