Homecoming: Clemson's Vic Beasley drafted 8th overall by Atlanta Falcons - Charleston Post Courier
4: Amari Cooper, WR, Raiders. 8: Vic Beasley, OLB, Falcons. Growing up rooting for the Falcons, Beasley had the foresight to wear a red shirt/tie ensemble under a black suit to the draft. “No better place I could choose than the Atlanta Falcons. “I am so happy for him because he wanted to play near his family,” head coach Dabo Swinney said, in a university release. The Falcons are breaking in new head coach Dan Quinn, the architect of Seattle’s fearsome defense which played in the last two Super Bowls, winning the first of the two. “Coach Quinn did a great job coaching up there in Seattle, and he used Bruce Irvin very well in the Leo position. I think he’s going to do the same with me,” Beasley said. “I’m a double-digit sack guy. I bring a great pass rush and put a lot of pressure on the quarterback. Beasley becomes an ideal fit for Atlanta, which has finished in the bottom five in the league in sacks three consecutive years. This guy adds the full package for us,” Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said. “It’s nice to know we’re adding a pass rush to this defense. Seeing Dan’s approach to the defense, having a guy in tow like this is a nice addition for us. ”. Atlanta has recorded a dismal 10-22 mark the past two seasons, but before that made three consecutive playoff appearances, including a loss in the... Source: www.postandcourier.com
