Atlanta Falcons’ LBs Might Be Depleted, but Expectations Still High

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Published: May 7, 2009

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... time last year.

Sure, by May 2007, we'd signed our new running back in Michael Turner, and drafted a fresh face for the franchise in quarterback Matt Ryan. Still, there wasn't much reason to expect more than a three—win improvement over the previous season's 4—12 mark.

But look at us now!

After charging to the playoffs on an 11-5 record in 2008, picking up one of the top defensive tackles in the draft, and trading for a great tight end, we're downright scary.

That being said though, I'm not going to act like all is peachy-keen here in the Peach State.

While Peria Jerry and Tony Gonzalez are two terrific additions, the departure of both Keith Brooking (Cowboys) and Michael Boley (Giants) leaves us a little thin at linebacker, to say the least.

How convenient that the two key defectors played the same position, no?

The good news is that the rest of the D looks solid. The line still has Jamaal Anderson and sack machine Joh...

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