When dissecting Dan Quinn’s remarkable defensive rebuilding project, we have to start with addressing the massive need at linebacker. The Falcons had the worst starting linebacker group in the league when Quinn arrived. Paul Worrilow and Joplo Bartu were overwhelmed as undrafted starters, though both played hard for Mike Smith’s defenses. It was up to Quinn and the new regime to find and develop talent for a position that was neglected by the previous coaching staff. Although it took until Quinn’s second season, the Falcons turned a significant weakness into a noticeable strength.
The Falcoholic’s post-draft 2018 review: Linebacker
