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Why isn’t Vic Beasley making the impact that’s expected?

By Everett Glaze

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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Nov 29, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs after a catch against Atlanta Falcons defensive back Phillip Adams (20) and defensive end Vic Beasley Jr. (44) and linebacker Philip Wheeler (51) in the fourth quarter of their game at the Georgia Dome. The Vikings won 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs after a catch against Atlanta Falcons defensive back Phillip Adams (20) and defensive end Vic Beasley Jr. (44) and linebacker Philip Wheeler (51) in the fourth quarter of their game at the Georgia Dome. The Vikings won 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 2: Inconsistent Hand Usage

Next, even when Beasley is getting the edge, he isn’t effectively using his hands against tackles.

In many cases, good edge rushers are able to ‘wash’ or chop the tackle’s hands or do an effective dip and rip move to get around the edge. All too often Beasley is seen fully engaging the tackles head on.  He needs to be more consistent in attacking “half the man” and employing good hand usage to complement it.

Getting the edge against the tackle is one thing, but when you allow that tackle to recover and get his hands on you in this league, you had better be able to get off that block with effective hand usage. Vic has the tools to be elite, but a lack of consistency in this area keeps him out of plays. Beasley certainly wants to consistently work on his hand placement and hand usage going forward to ensure he’s improving as an edge rusher.

Beasley has the tools to be elite, but a lack of consistency in this area keeps him out of plays. The Falcons will certainly want to work on his hand placement and hand usage going forward to ensure he’s improving as an edge rusher.

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