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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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Aug 25, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley (L) and Miami Dolphins defensive back Rashaan Melvin (R) swap jerseys after the game at Camping World Stadium. The Miami Dolphins defeat the Atlanta Falcons 17-6. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 25, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley (L) and Miami Dolphins defensive back Rashaan Melvin (R) swap jerseys after the game at Camping World Stadium. The Miami Dolphins defeat the Atlanta Falcons 17-6. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

Remember what I stated earlier about the ability to use the speed rush effectively? When used correctly, it opens up effective counter moves as well.

Although he’s been working incessantly to improve it, Beasley lacks a go-to counter move once tackles commit to stopping the speed rush. Now we’ve seen Beasley attempt to use the patented Dwight Freeney “spin” move as an inside move to get to the QB. However, in most cases, it’s been very ineffective as the tackles aren’t necessarily respecting his speed rush.

Beasley is attempting that spin too early out of his stance and the tackles are ready for it. If He wants to perfect his spin move, he MUST be able to have the tackles truly respect that speed by completely overcommitting to the outside. At that point, once the tackles attempt the punch it will make it much easier for him to complete an inside counter move.

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