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Mike Nolan sees a lot of potential in Sean Weatherspoon

Found July 09, 2012 on Shatter The Backboard:
PLAYERS: Sean Weatherspoon
TEAMS: Atlanta Falcons
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The high expectations for Falcons linebacker Sean Weatherspoon aren’t confined to the fans and the media. Defensive coordinator Mike Nolan thinks that the third-year linebacker has plenty of room for improvement. “He’s a good player now, but he could be a lot better than he is,” Nolan tells the team’s official website.  “And he will be.  No question, [...]
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