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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 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) drops back to pass as Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley Jr. (44) pursues against Indianapolis Colts offensive guard Joe Reitz (76) in the first quarter of their game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) drops back to pass as Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley Jr. (44) pursues against Indianapolis Colts offensive guard Joe Reitz (76) in the first quarter of their game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Improvement going forward

All of the premier pass rushers in the league have a game plan when going up against tackles.

If speed is their asset, those pass rushers will attempt to beat that tackle with speed at least 4-5 times in a row to set him up and have him respect the speed off the edge.

Then, when they over commit, that rusher will hit him with a well-timed inside spin move or even a bull rush. Most of the power rushers have a mirage of techniques when it comes to hand placement and usage that allow them to win one on one matchups consistently. Vic Beasley certainly has all the physical tools to be an elite rusher. However, can he clean up the mental aspect of his game to become effective?

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