Jack Johnson
Footballguy
I read somewhere that he will be coming out on passing downs but that was before they cut Tony Taylor. Anyone heard if he will be a 3 down linebacker.
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Curtis Lofton (1 Viewer)
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I expect Brooking and Boley to play in the nickel package this year.
Jene Bramel
Footballguy
Agreed. Tony Taylor was never really a threat to Lofton. The Falcons may or may not see Lofton as a long-term option in the nickel, but right now every indication (local speculation, Brooking wearing the helmet comm, etc) is that Lofton will not play in the nickel packages to start the season.
KellysHeroes
Footballguy
Any news from this?
Michael Boley-LB- Falcons Aug. 5 - 6:24 pm et
Falcons LB Michael Boley is expected to plead not guilty on a misdemeanor battery charge.
He was arrested after a physical confrontation with his wife back in May. He was participating in Falcons practice on Tuesday, and any punishment from the league will wait until a verdict in the case is reached.
Michael Boley-LB- Falcons Aug. 5 - 6:24 pm et
Falcons LB Michael Boley is expected to plead not guilty on a misdemeanor battery charge.
He was arrested after a physical confrontation with his wife back in May. He was participating in Falcons practice on Tuesday, and any punishment from the league will wait until a verdict in the case is reached.
Anthony Borbely
Footballguy
He looks like a future stud to me.
I'm very excited about his prospects in the next couple of years. Once Brooking gets too old and Lofton gets more up to speed, I could easily see him in a 3-down MLB role. He's done as well as could be expected to this point.
T Bell
Footballguy
6 tackles so far in the first half, and it's not over yet. This may be a breakout game for him. It was a product of bye week problems primarily, but I'm glad I started him.I'm very excited about his prospects in the next couple of years. Once Brooking gets too old and Lofton gets more up to speed, I could easily see him in a 3-down MLB role. He's done as well as could be expected to this point.
Jene Bramel
Footballguy
From what I saw, there weren't many multi-WR sets. DJ Hackett had only two targets. I don't think anything has changed in the Falcon scheme yet, though your Beason comparison may yet prove apt.
Jene Bramel
Footballguy
Major risk starting Lofton against a team that uses so many spread and multiple WR sets.
T Bell
Footballguy
Yeah, that's along the lines of my thoughts too. I went with Gaither over Lofton (and Crowder).
NorrisB
Footballguy
Im going with Gaither as well over lofton
FUBAR
Footballguy
If Rodgers were healthy, I'd completely agree. However, with the injury either he'll be limited or a rookie QB will get his first start. Meanwhile, Grant is healthy, thus I'm thinking Green Bay will run more and have less multiple WR sets. Or am I overthinking this, and the Packers will keep the same scheme?
Markus P Dub
Footballguy
With a passing team coming in this week will Lofton be a bad start this week?
bcr8f
Footballguy
Looks like Lofton may be making the defensive calls.
Rookie middle linebacker Curtis Lofton had a solid season and appears to have huge potential. Coy Wire, who took over for Boley on rushing downs, is set to become a free agent, but is close to agreeing to terms with the Falcons, according to his agent.
Wire added some pop to the run defense late in the season.
“We would love to have Coy back here,” Dimitroff said. “He embodies what we are looking for as far as urgency, as far as urgent and consistent football here.”
Lofton came out on passing downs. He will have to take over more nickel and dime responsibilities if Brooking and Boley leave via free agency.
“He continued to grow very well as the season went on,” Dimitroff said. “He developed in so many different areas, in pass, run and special teams. He’s carried himself like a veteran pro as the season went on.”
The Falcons will look to Lofton for more leadership as he might have to take over play-calling duties if Brooking leaves.
“He has personally embraced the idea of being one of the leaders on defense,” Dimitroff said. “We’re excited about having him be one of those leaders on our defense.”
Rookie middle linebacker Curtis Lofton had a solid season and appears to have huge potential. Coy Wire, who took over for Boley on rushing downs, is set to become a free agent, but is close to agreeing to terms with the Falcons, according to his agent.
Wire added some pop to the run defense late in the season.
“We would love to have Coy back here,” Dimitroff said. “He embodies what we are looking for as far as urgency, as far as urgent and consistent football here.”
Lofton came out on passing downs. He will have to take over more nickel and dime responsibilities if Brooking and Boley leave via free agency.
“He continued to grow very well as the season went on,” Dimitroff said. “He developed in so many different areas, in pass, run and special teams. He’s carried himself like a veteran pro as the season went on.”
The Falcons will look to Lofton for more leadership as he might have to take over play-calling duties if Brooking leaves.
“He has personally embraced the idea of being one of the leaders on defense,” Dimitroff said. “We’re excited about having him be one of those leaders on our defense.”
stevegamer
Footballguy
The bolded part above really surprised me. Coy Wire, an ex-safety, was a rushing downs specialist? Hmm. He might have a 3-down future, because I'd figure his coverage skills have to be at least adequate. Another name on the radar.
