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Atlanta Falcons: Making a case for Bruce Irvin

By Colin Hubbard

Jan 3, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bruce Irvin (51) dives to tackle Arizona Cardinals wide receiver John Brown (12) in the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bruce Irvin (51) dives to tackle Arizona Cardinals wide receiver John Brown (12) in the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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If there’s any one NFL free agent that the Atlanta Falcons’ fan base think’s they will sign before it’s all said and done is Seattle Seahawks’ outside linebacker Bruce Irvin.

Irvin made a rather bold statement last June that he would be playing for the Falcons in 2016 but told reporters earlier this week that he would take less money to stay in Seattle.

So, which one is it going to be, Bruce?

While it can’t be said for sure, the two teams that Irvin will decide between this offseason will be his hometown Falcons and his current team, the Seahawks.

Irvin has prior experience with Falcons’ head coach Dan Quinn and with his ties to Atlanta, it only makes sense that he would come home to finish out his career.

The Falcons’ No.1 need this offseason is linebacker and Irvin just so happens to be one. He would instantly become a starter and would allow the Falcons to address another position in the 2016 NFL draft.

With the team already losing draft picks due to noise-gate, addressing their top needs via free agency should be the Falcons’ top priority.

It will be interesting to see how things happen once free agency begins, but to think that Irvin is 100 percent going to sign with Atlanta isn’t fair to say. Nothing is ever guaranteed in sports. Nothing. But if there is one player out there that has the best chance of signing with Atlanta, it is Irvin.

Irvin will be 29 midway though the 2016 season so age is not an issue. His best years are arguably ahead of him and would easily become a fan favorite.

It is important to note that Irvin’s agent, Joel Segal is the same agent who represents Justin Houston who was just rewarded with a $100 million contract last year. Irvin’s high-profile agent could drive his asking price up even if it is to his hometown team.

Irvin is going to require at least 5-8 million per year so if the Falcons can get him at the right price then they need to jump all over this.

All we can do is sit back and watch how it plays out. Should the Falcons sign him?

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