jetsons Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28628180/falcons-offer-de-vic-beasley-new-deal-which-make-free-agent Falcons won't offer DE Vic Beasley new deal, which will make him a free agent 1:27 PM ET The Atlanta Falcons announced that they will not pursue negotiations with defensive end Vic Beasley Jr., meaning the former NFL sack champion will become a free agent. "As we continue to craft our 2020 roster, we'd like to thank Vic for five years of effort on behalf of our organization,'' general manager Thomas Dimitroff said in statement on Monday. Beasley, who was coach Dan Quinn's first draft pick in 2015, taken eighth overall, did not show consistency despite leading the NFL with 15.5 sacks in 2016 -- the season the Falcons made it to the Super Bowl. Beasley made the Pro Bowl that year but managed just five sacks in each of the 2017 and 2018 seasons. Although Beasley had eight sacks this past season, 6.5 of those came in the second half of the season. The Falcons finished this season tied for 29th in the league with 28 sacks. Beasley's eight sacks led the team, followed by Grady Jarrett (7.5) and veteran Adrian Clayborn (4). The Falcons picked up Beasley's fifth-year option at $12.81 million in 2019 with the expectation he would have a resurgent year, particularly with Quinn as the defensive coordinator. But Beasley didn't spend last offseason working with Quinn, as expected, and his decision to work away from the team didn't seem to sit well with the organization. Now that the Falcons have decided to move on, acquiring a pass-rusher via the draft or free agency becomes even more of a priority this offseason. The Falcons hope to get more production out of another former first-rounder, defensive end Takk McKinley, who is recovering from shoulder surgery. The Falcons need more pressure off the edges, particular with the Pro Bowler Jarrett creating havoc on the interior of the defensive line. Penn State's Yetur Gross-Matos and Iowa's A.J. Epenesa are just a couple of the draft prospects the Falcons might consider to help improve the rush. The Falcons have a new defensive coordinator for 2020 in Raheem Morris. Beasley finished his time with the Falcons recording 37.5 sacks, 156 tackles and 11 forced fumbles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jgb Posted February 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2020 Macc upon hearing this news 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jetstream23 Posted February 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2020 I think he's fool's gold. Wouldn't go after him very hard at all. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 What happened to this guy. 15.5 sacks his 2nd year. He did have 8 sacks last year though, so for being a 'bum' he would be tied with jenkins for the team lead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varjet Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 My guess is that the Falcons could have made him a more reasonable offer, but I think they want the comp pick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRL Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Wouldn't mind offering him a one year deal with a low base salary and incentives. He's fallen off from early in his career so he has to prove he's worth more than that 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sec101row23 Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 He was always kind of a one dimensional pass rusher. Was able to use his good burst to get around guys. The league figured him out some and he hasn’t adjusted. Plus it seems like he’s always dealing with some sort of injury or ailment. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 5 minutes ago, Beerfish said: What happened to this guy. 15.5 sacks his 2nd year. He did have 8 sacks last year though, so for being a 'bum' he would be tied with jenkins for the team lead. He basically went the same way Leonard Williams did. Started strong than fell apart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post joewilly12 Posted February 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2020 5 minutes ago, sec101row23 said: He was always kind of a one dimensional pass rusher. That 1 dimension is way better than what we have. 2 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Just now, joewilly12 said: That 1 dimension is way better than what we have. He had the same amount of sacks that Jordan Jenkins had this year. So that is technically incorrect You want a guy who is a double digit sack threat by himself 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sec101row23 Posted February 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2020 6 minutes ago, UnitedWhofans said: He basically went the same way Leonard Williams did. Started strong than fell apart Leonard Williams never approached 15.5 sacks, or came close to that level of disruption. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Just now, UnitedWhofans said: He had the same amount of sacks that Jordan Jenkins had this year. So that is technically incorrect Tie goes to the runner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Just now, sec101row23 said: Leonard Williams never approached 15.5 sacks, or came close to that level of disruption. But the arc is the same, even if the apex is not. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 The haters will never admit it, but MACC nailed it again 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache 51 Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Harris Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 He’d be an improvement 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jetsfan80 Posted February 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2020 Still a better pick than Leonard Williams. 6 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Just now, dbatesman said: The haters will never admit it, but MACC nailed it again Looking at that draft, the player to take was probably Andrus Peat. But honestly, the options are meh. Gurley, Melvin Gordon, Marcus Peters 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWhofans Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Just now, Jetsfan80 said: Still a better pick than Leonard Williams. Well considering the Jets got a 3rd and 4th for him and the Falcons arent getting anything for Beasley except maybe a comp pick, that has yet to be determined. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jetsons Posted February 3, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2020 41 minutes ago, UnitedWhofans said: He basically went the same way Leonard Williams did. Started strong than fell apart When did Williams start out strong? 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Yannick Ngakoue that is all... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsons Posted February 3, 2020 Author Share Posted February 3, 2020 1 hour ago, UnitedWhofans said: Well considering the Jets got a 3rd and 4th for him and the Falcons arent getting anything for Beasley except maybe a comp pick, that has yet to be determined. You don't draft a player #6 overall in hopes of trading him 4 yrs later for a 3rd & 4th rd pick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry McCockinner Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 15.5 was an anomaly. The falcons know this and that's why they will let him walk. They probably have some strong evidence to support this and understand why 15.5 happened, then never did again. If they thought he had that type of production in him they'd never let him walk. Someone is going to foolishly pay him as a 15 sack per year guy. Hopefully it's not the Jets. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bergen Jet Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 If he is willing to get paid like a 6 to 8 sack player with an incomplete game, sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetstream23 Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Jetsfan80 said: Still a better pick than Leonard Williams. He IS their Leonard Williams. Decent player, starting caliber, not a difference maker, and certainly not a guy you make the centerpiece of your free agent acquisitions on Defense. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycdan Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 If we can't retain Jenkins, then Beasley might be a decent fill-in (assuming he's cheaper than Jenkins would cost us). I'd rather keep Jenkins for the same price but who knows what he'll be offered. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PepPep Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 2 hours ago, sec101row23 said: He was always kind of a one dimensional pass rusher. Was able to use his good burst to get around guys. The league figured him out some and he hasn’t adjusted. Plus it seems like he’s always dealing with some sort of injury or ailment. Exactly what this guy is. And I want no part of him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bealeb319 Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 I think he's fool's gold. Wouldn't go after him very hard at all.Fools gold would require a team willing to give him a big deal thinking that he is going to be great. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using JetNation.com mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 1 hour ago, jetstream23 said: He IS their Leonard Williams. Decent player, starting caliber, not a difference maker, and certainly not a guy you make the centerpiece of your free agent acquisitions on Defense. He was better than Leo, he had at least one super big year as a pass rusher. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nico002 Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 This guy has always been a questionable player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deucebag Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 5 hours ago, KRL said: Wouldn't mind offering him a one year deal with a low base salary and incentives. He's fallen off from early in his career so he has to prove he's worth more than that Agreed, thats as far as I wud go, he should only be on the field in 3rd and long situations. I hope we cud do much better that him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 I don’t think he would fixed the passrush issue. Ngakoue would be a better option if he becomes available. He’s a more consistent and disruptive player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetstream23 Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 1 hour ago, bealeb319 said: Fools gold would require a team willing to give him a big deal thinking that he is going to be great. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using JetNation.com mobile app We should place some bets or just take guesses (Prior to Free Agency) about what kinds of deals guys like Leo and Beasley get. Guessing deal structures might not be easy but I'd think we could all throw out two numbers - Avg. per year, Total Guaranteed $$ for some free agents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Harris Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 5 hours ago, BurnleyJet said: Yannick Ngakoue that is all... For 17-20 mill per Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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