Falcons to watch in 2009
Curtis Lofton -- The linebacker did an admirable job alongside Keith Brooking, recording 67 tackles and 1 sack in 2008. The Falcons brought in 33-year-old Mike Peterson with safety-turned-linebacker Coy Wire filling in as backup. With the departure of Brooking -- the team's leader in tackles last season -- can Lofton take over that role? Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com
