RYNE Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 When Paul Worrilow is the starting Middle Linebacker for this team next year? I see almost everyone writing this guy off and I don't think it's going to happen. We have needs far worse for this year than replacing Worrilow.Do I think he is fantastic? No. Is he good enough to be the starter? Yes. Quinn is going to simplify his role and he will be just fine.I see us addressing needs at:Edge rusher (I'd like to double dip but I doubt it)Left GuardFree SafetyRunning BackCornerBefore we worry about replacing Worrilow. And by the time we get all this other needs some late round player isn't going to be better than him anyways.You can tell this guy has been busting his hump all off season. In his interview he was talking about living at Flowery Branch and working on his speed. Obviously looking at him you can tell he has been lifting like crazy. I am actually excited to see what he can do under Quinn!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1969 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 He's down the list of guys needing replaced to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlrfalcon Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Some just cannot adjust to the fact that the round in which one is drafted or the fact that a player is undrafted is somehow a determinant of their success in the NFL.They think we have to have 1st rounders at every position to be good.This same problem is also hitting James Stone who played very well last year and should be on the consideration list to be a starter at either Center or Guard for 2016.In reality, some of Quinn's best players in Seattle were not 1st rounders but late rounders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Dog Named Brian Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 I see him as Keith Brooking 2.0. Loved Keith when we had him, love Worrilow too. Guy works his *** off, gotta respect that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RYNE Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 He's down the list of guys needing replaced to me.agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rock Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 (edited) His replacement will be Paul Dawson, Eric Kendricks, or Denzel Perryman. We will draft a tweener for our Free Safety/corner spot, then let Southward and new draft pick fight for either position. So killing two birds with one stone. Edited April 20, 2015 by The Rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xskyx Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 I'd like Worrilow as our 2 down thumper. Just need a guy who can cover on 3rd down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarod_Briggs2 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Does a pretty solid job. Can't really complain. Not every single player is going to be the next Ray Lewis. That's something a lot of people think. IMO we have 3 GREAT players on this team. Ryan Julio and White. With Trufant and Mathews to be considered down the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayOzOne Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 His willingness to bust his hump is not the problem with him. There are physical limitations that cannot be erased by heart and although he is a trooper, he's probably best suited as a backup MLB. That's no disrespect to him and definitely not to suggest that I (or most Falcons fans) don't appreciate what he has done. But I'm afraid it has not and will not be enough to be our starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FentayeJones Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 I dont see a MLB in this draft thats gonna come in and take his spot. Ive seen where teams are projecting Kendricks and Dawson as weakside linebackers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clark Kent™ Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 His replacement will be Paul Dawson, Lance Kendricks, or Denzel Perryman.We will draft a tweener for our Free Safety/corner spot, then let Southward and new draft pick fight for either position. So killing two birds with one stone.We would be horrible with a TE as our LB..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rock Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Some just cannot adjust to the fact that the round in which one is drafted or the fact that a player is undrafted is somehow a determinant of their success in the NFL.They think we have to have 1st rounders at every position to be good.This same problem is also hitting James Stone who played very well last year and should be on the consideration list to be a starter at either Center or Guard for 2016.In reality, some of Quinn's best players in Seattle were not 1st rounders but late rounders.We are judging by not the round he was drafted but by his production. His impact was average at best and I don't remember the specific numbers but PFF had rated bad in pass and run coverage, which is what many others noticed through observation. Worrilow isn't bad, but he isn't that good either, thus can be upgraded. Or at least have competition to push him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rock Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 We would be horrible with a TE as our LB.....Hahah my bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PADirtyBird Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 OP, I agree. I'm fine with him as a starter and then play Durant and reed as the backers in the nickel. Not every starter is a star but Worrilow obviously puts his time in and consistently tries to better his game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjerry Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 We would be horrible with a TE as our LB.....****, you got to it first lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigSmackDaddy Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Worrilow is one of my favorite Falcons. I hope he beasts out next year. He's not great but he gets a lot of undeserved criticism IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RYNE Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 Worrilow is one of my favorite Falcons. I hope he beasts out next year. He's not great but he gets a lot of undeserved criticism IMO.Agree. I think he is going to play well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clark Kent™ Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 ****, you got to it first lol You gotta want it jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vel Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Put him in a scheme where he isn't trying to compensate for a missing LB and he will be fine. Is he upgradeable? Yes, but that player has to be really good and even then, he'll be pushed. You can win with a guy like Worrilow on the field. Just go back and watch games. He had to do too much. When you are missing a LB, you have to take on two gaps. That's very hard. If there was a LB, there are 7 gaps and 6 men in the box. Stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RYNE Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 Put him in a scheme where he isn't trying to compensate for a missing LB and he will be fine. Is he upgradeable? Yes, but that player has to be really good and even then, he'll be pushed. You can win with a guy like Worrilow on the field. Just go back and watch games. He had to do too much. When you are missing a LB, you have to take on two gaps. That's very hard. If there was a LB, there are 7 gaps and 6 men in the box. Stupid. Agree. Quinn will simplify his role and he will be just fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoneOne01 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Middle linebacker is still a need but we can hold off on replacing him this season.It'll be much easier for the Falcons to find a middle linebacker with higher upside in the next offseason when we have fewer holes on both sides of the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdz4i Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 might see a big improvement if we get a couple vets around him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vel Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Agree.Quinn will simplify his role and he will be just fineWhat's funny is how they try and use measurables and forty times or VJs or 3 cone numbers or whatever to try and help the argument for players they like. Nobody wants to post Worrilows numbers. 6'1 230lbs40: 4.593-Cone: 6.50Short Shuttle: 3.9730 Bench Reps10'4 Broad Jump34.5" VJEverybody points to how out of the realm of average Bud Dupree's athleticism is but ignore just how athletic Worrilow is. Nobody in this draft can touch those numbers together. Kendrick gets close on 40 time, broad jump and size, but not the three cone nor short shuttle. Stephone Anthony is bigger but doesn't his Worrilow's scores other than forty time. I remember that Kangaroo Score post a couple years back showing just how athletic the guy is. http://boards.atlantafalcons.com/topic/3978585-paul-worrilow-neglected-hen/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FentayeJones Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 What's funny is how they try and use measurables and forty times or VJs or 3 cone numbers or whatever to try and help the argument for players they like. Nobody wants to post Worrilows numbers. 6'1 230lbs40: 4.593-Cone: 6.50Short Shuttle: 3.9730 Bench Reps10'4 Broad Jump34.5" VJEverybody points to how out of the realm of average Bud Dupree's athleticism is but ignore just how athletic Worrilow is. Nobody in this draft can touch those numbers together. Kendrick gets close on 40 time, broad jump and size, but not the three cone nor short shuttle. Stephone Anthony is bigger but doesn't his Worrilow's scores other than forty time. I remember that Kangaroo Score post a couple years back showing just how athletic the guy is. http://boards.atlantafalcons.com/topic/3978585-paul-worrilow-neglected-hen/Worrilow's 3 cone and 20 yard shuttle is better than Beasley. A lot of folks may not be too happy about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBender Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 no matter how much you simplify if you can't tackle you can't tackle. Also before you bring up his tackle numbers they are great unfortunately they were mostly twenty yards down field! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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