Could LB Pat Angerer Save the Atlanta Falcons Defense in 2014?

July 23, 2014   ·   Gary Davenport   ·   Jump to comments


The Atlanta Falcons were one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL a season ago, due in no small part to a defense that dropped to 27th in the league.
In an effort to bolster that defense, the Falcons made a schematic shift in 2014, but the transition hit a major snag when linebacker Sean Weatherspoon was lost for the season to a torn Achilles tendon.
That injury has left the Falcons scrambling to fill a huge hole in the middle of the defense. In an effort to help fill that void, the Falcons turned to the free-agent scrap heap at the position.
The thing is, in doing so the Falcons may have done a lot more than just add some depth and experience to their linebackers.
If things break right, the Falcons may just have stumbled upon the player who could solidify the group and help the Falcons get back into the playoff chase.
As ESPN's Adam Schefter reported, the Falcons agreed to terms on Tuesday with former Indianapolis Colts linebacker Pat Angerer:

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