Re: FB Update: Two Tigers listed as defensive starters for Falcons

Here in Atlanta, the fans and radio guys love them some Grady Garrett. The natives are somewhat restless when it comes to Vic Beasley. He has not generated the pass rush they were hoping for and although there is some hope with this new move to LB he will be more Von Miller-ish, patience is running thin.

I live in the ATL but am a lifelong Giants fan. I root for my Tigers in the NFL especially if they are playing where I live. I hope Vic learns some additional moves playing with Dwight Freeney. Time will tell, but they are crucifying him on the radio right now. Some even already calling him a bust which IMO is not really fair considering he has performed as well or better than everyone taken that year at his position. The only ones I can think of that have done better are Shaq Thompson in Carolina and Leonard Williams with Jets. Neither had more sacks but a lot more tackles.

I think in a couple years he'll be just fine. Vic is a quick twitch monster that will get better as he refines his technique. It's painful hearing the "sports hacks" in ATL rip him up on the radio though.

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Sep 8, 2016, 9:36 AM

Inevitably, Vic needs another 20lbs on him. It's odd that the locals in Atlanta have an issue with 26 tackles, two forced fumbles, an interception, and four sacks for anyone's rookie campaign though... Considering Grady got 24 tackles and 1 sack. But I still attest that Vic needs more weight. He has the speed and I think his technique is actually quite sound, it's just hard to blow through an NFL tackle like he did in college (most of these guys have 60-80lbs on him). Yet and still, his numbers aren't atrocious. Like I've said many times people, I wish they'd have him standing up full-time. Leave the "hand-in-the-dirt" for those 275lb and up; the trenches in the NFL aren't open-arms welcoming for a shredded, speedy 245lber. A "linebacker" in the Falcons system is far more hybrid than what a classic linebacker would be. He spent 3/4 of his time in a 3 point stance last season! Hope his shoulder is feeling better also... That doesn't help matters.

B52, what do you think about BJ on the G-Men so far? Before his concussion he was leading the team in tackles preseason (despite never getting the starting spot). Pretty incredible. I personally cannot wait to watch him this year!

Go Tigers! Go Giants!

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FB Update: Two Tigers listed as defensive starters for Falcons