Blogging Dirty has written a few different times on the pressure that the Atlanta Falcons defensive end faces in 2019. In year five of a five-year deal, this is a now or never again moment for the 2019 first round pick.
Beasley has always played under pressure. When he got to Clemson, he was moved from running back to linebacker to defensive end and had to make that move work if he was ever going to actually play. Not only did he adapt to his new position, he thrived.
Being drafted by his hometown franchise put a lot of pressure on Vic, as it does any athlete that has a chance to go home.