Atlanta Falcons: 8 things they must do before next season

Dec 13, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) takes to the field before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) takes to the field before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports /
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5) Find a replacement for Paul Worrilow at ILB

Dec 13, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery (82) makes a catch covered by Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Paul Worrilow (55) during the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery (82) makes a catch covered by Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Paul Worrilow (55) during the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /

While it’s not known at the time whether or not the Falcons will re-sign ILB Paul Worrilow or not, it’s a good chance that they let him walk and replace him with someone else. Worrilow’s rookie contract is up and is set to receive a decent check. That said check shouldn’t be from the Falcons.

It’s unclear as to who the Falcons would replace Worrilow with, but there are a few options out there in the draft and in free agency. There may not be a star out there that would be one of the top ILB’s in the NFL, but anything better than what Worrilow has given the team would be better than nothing.