Off My Mind: Is Proto-Goblin the Next Spider-Man Movie Villain?

Proto-Goblin is rumored to be the next big screen Spider-Man villain. Who is Proto-Goblin? If you haven't heard of him or can't remember who he is, don't feel bad. Proto-Goblin appeared in one single comic book, Peter Parker, Spider-Man # -1, the Flashback issue. 
 
It hasn't been confirmed that Proto-Goblin will be the villain in the next Spider-Man movie. We're supposed to see Rhys Ifans as Dr. Curt Connors (the Lizard). Recently, Irrfan Khan has been reported as a second villain named Van Atter. That name is very similar to Van Adder, the real name of Proto-Goblin. 
 
If Van Atter is the same character as Proto-Goblin, this could reveal quite a bit about the plot of the next Spider-Man movie.  
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You can read Proto-Goblin's full story on his character page. It centers around the time before Norman Osborn fully discovered the Goblin formula. Since Norman hadn't found all of Mendel Stromm's notes, the formula was incomplete. Osborn Industries employee Nels Van Adder volunteered to become a guinea pig for Norman. The unfortunate side effect of the formula in this stage was Van Adder was transformed into a red savage beast...a Proto-Goblin. Full of anger and not able to return home to his wife, Van Adder went on the occasional rampage and confronted Osborn. It was up to Captain George Stacy and his brother Arthur to save Norman's life. 
 

As far as we know, Norman Osborn hasn't been announced or cast for the movie but it's still early. George Stacy will be played by Denis Leary and he could have a role in fighting off Vat Atter. A funeral scene has been revealed with Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy. George Stacy died during a battle between Spider-Man and Doc Ock but could we see Stacy die as a result of trying to apprehend Proto-Goblin? 
 
We should find out soon whether or not Vat Atter is the same character as Van Adder and if Proto-Goblin will make an appearance. Proto-Goblin as a villain is a bad idea. We already have the Lizard as a villain. Sony should realize after Spider-Man 3 that multiple villains isn't necessarily a good thing. If they feel the need to bring in another villain, why choose Proto-Goblin? Spider-Man has a lot of iconic villains in his rogues gallery and you would think they'd take advantage of that. A red goblin/beast along with the Lizard doesn't get me too excited. 
 
Of course if they do use Proto-Goblin, his story and look could be completely changed. Maybe he would become the result of one of Dr. Connors' experiments. Because it is early and Proto-Goblin hasn't been officially confirmed, I will try to maintain some hope. I just don't have a strong feeling about the movie at this point. 
 
What are your thoughts of Proto-Goblin appearing in the movie? Do you like the idea of Spider-man fighting a savage goblin creature? Do you think Proto-Goblin's story reveals anything about the plot of the movie?