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Atlanta Falcons News: Vic Beasley ready to breakout in 2016?

By Freddie Boston

November 8, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley (44) at the line of scrimmage during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi
November 8, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley (44) at the line of scrimmage during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi /
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Is Vic Beasley ready to breakout for the Atlanta Falcons? How did Dan Quinn’s first season as head coach stack up with those in the job before him? That and more will be answered in the Dirty Bird Daily.

Good morning, Falcons fans. It’s almost the weekend at long last. We’re 17 weeks away from the regular season curtain raiser between the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers. That’s not as far away as you might think. For context, if the season started today, the Week 17 games would take place on the day the real thing begins.

As you sip your coffee this fine Thursday morning, enjoy all of these Atlanta Falcons articles from around the internet.

Mohamed Sanu, Josh Norman sorry to miss each other in NFC South — Vaughn McClure of ESPN

Josh Norman’s departure from Carolina doesn’t offend Matt Ryan, Jameis Winston or Drew Brees, although Mohamed Sanu was looking forward to competing with him. Sanu and Norman are good friends off the field and looked forward to meeting on it. Norman would likely have spent most of his time with the man who wears No. 11, anyway.

How did Dan Quinn’s first year stack up against every other Falcons coach? — Dave Choate of The Falcoholic

How did Dan Quinn’s debut season in Atlanta compare with previous coaches? Dave Choate looks back over the past Falcons coaches and their opening seasons in Atlanta. Quinn’s 8-8 slots right in the middle, as you would expect.

Video: Alex Mack forming close relationship with Matt Ryan — AtlantaFalcons.com

Alex Mack spoke about his adjustment to life in Atlanta, and he is already forming a close relationship with Matt Ryan. The chemistry between a quarterback and center is crucial to not only avoid the mistakes we saw by the Falcons last year, but also to ensure the right protections are called.

Next: Five Falcons second-year players who will be impactful

Vic Beasley set for huge breakout season in 2016 — Justin Mosqueda of Bleacher Report

For the Falcons to take the next step on defense, they need to get better rushing the passer. To get better rushing the passer, they need Vic Beasley to develop into the player they expected when selecting him eighth overall. After a solid rookie campaign, is Beasley ready to breakout?

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