FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) -Mike Peterson, the self-proclaimed “Daddy Lion” of the Atlanta Falcons’ linebackers, has a new protege.
First-round draft pick Sean Weatherspoon is staying close to Peterson, a 12-year veteran, in the team’s minicamp. When Weatherspoon comes off the field, he stands beside Peterson on the sideline, listening as the veteran reviews the rookie’s reps.
Peterson says he’s calling Weatherspoon “Baby Lion.” Weatherspoon could cut into his mentor’s playing time, but Peterson says he doesn’t mind.
Weatherspoon, the former Missouri star, has been assigned No. 56 – the number previously worn by former longtime Falcons linebacker Keith Brooking, now with Dallas.
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