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10 reasons why the Atlanta Falcons’ offseason is beginning to look like a failure

By Colin Hubbard

Dec 20, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) hugs owner Arthur Blank as they beat the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half at EverBank Field. Atlanta Falcons defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) hugs owner Arthur Blank as they beat the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half at EverBank Field. Atlanta Falcons defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Falcons don’t have a weak side linebacker on the roster worth starting

Jan 16, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Green Bay Packers safety Micah Hyde (33) avoids the diving tackle attempt of Arizona Cardinals linebacker Sean Weatherspoon (55) during the NFC Divisional round playoff game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Green Bay Packers safety Micah Hyde (33) avoids the diving tackle attempt of Arizona Cardinals linebacker Sean Weatherspoon (55) during the NFC Divisional round playoff game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Signing Sean Weatherspoon was a great move, but let’s get something straight. They in no way shape or form signed him with the hopes of him taking over full-time duties at weak side linebacker in 2016. When healthy Weatherspoon has proven to be a good player but there’s a big issue with that. He never stays healthy.

Weatherspoon hasn’t been fully healthy since the 2012 season. That will be four years ago at the start of next season, folks. Four years without being fully healthy. So you best get him being a starter in 2016 out of your heads. There is one player in the 2016 draft that could solve this problem and that’s Darron Lee.

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Lee its fast, physical and would instantly become the full-time starter at weak side linebacker. Weatherspoon would be a very solid backup and would provide a lot of leadership. But if he’s the starter, that is awful news.

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