The Atlanta Falcons seem to be bringing Vic Beasley back in 2019. To keep him, they’ll pay Beasley $12.8 million, which becomes guaranteed at the start of the new league year on March 13.
Now, whether you agree or disagree with the decision, we must try and justify this. Is it possible that Vic may be serviceable, with the presence of another veteran defensive end?
Let’s look at 2016, a magical season in which the Falcons won the NFC Championship ... and I’m blanking on the rest. In all seriousness, it feels like forever ago, especially when you remember that Beasley led the NFL in sacks that season with 15.