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We did not expect this and are now going through the stages of grief."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Library FalcFans Podcast on The FalcoholicContact The FalcoholicFalcons StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Falcons NewsYahoo Falcons Team PageYahoo Falcons ReportYahoo Falcons Depth ChartYahoo Falcons TransactionsYahoo Falcons PhotosOdds About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub 鉁昅aking sense of the Falcons paying Vic Beasley $12.8 million in 2019New [url=http://www.falconsjerseyproshop.com/calvin-ridley-jersey/]Black Calvin Ridley Jersey[/url] ,95commentsWe did not expect this and are now going through the stages of grief.ESTShareTweetShareShareMaking sense of the Falcons paying Vic Beasley $12.8 million in 2019Jason Getz-USA TODAY SportsThe five stages of grief are, in order, denial, anger, bargaining, depression, then acceptance. Thanks to being die hard Falcons fans, we are very adept at processing through the stages of grief and have finally hit acceptance.Sure, we looked for any way around Dan Quinn’s statement about keeping Vic Beasley, cursed Thomas Dimitroff for what feels like a Sam Baker-esque hold onto an underperforming first-round pick, tried to convince ourselves a comp pick is worth the $12.8 million, the familiar depression, and this morning, coming to terms of the decision.How can the Falcons pay a pass rusher with only 5 sacks in 2018 $12.8 million in 2019?Beasley has averaged 5 sacks per year in the last two years. This is not a situation where those numbers don’t show the full story. Beasley was every bit as invisible as those stats suggest. There are questions about his effort, dedication [url=http://www.falconsjerseyproshop.com/takkarist-mckinley-jersey/]Black Takkarist McKinley Jersey[/url] , and his pass rush moves (or move). He looked a little better late in 2018 when his snaps were cut back but still far from the impact player he was in 2016.The biggest issue is looking at the type of player the Falcons could nab for similar pay. We covered that when looking at Atlanta’s options with the fifth-year option.The Falcons additionally moved on from some long-time Falcons, most importantly Matt Bryant, to clear up cap space. There’s no taking the edge off of that. The team god rid of proven players in the hopes Beasley is more 2016 than 2015 and 2017 through 2018.The cost of pass rushersThis move may only make sense for a few reasons. First, Thomas Dimitroff has shown he really, really wants to give his bad first-round picks second and third chances. I’m looking at you Sam Baker, Peria Jerry, Sean Weatherspoon, and Peter Konz (first Atlanta pick of 2012). All players were kept around for too long in the hopes they could prove they weren’t wasted picks. That’s not a good reason but the reality is the move may be made for Dimitroff to save face. Second, Dan Quinn has gotten rid of Marquand Manuel and will now run the defense. This move makes sense if Quinn believed Beasley was poorly coached or poorly used and he can do better. With everything on the line, Quinn may be betting his 2020 on turning around Beasley in 2019.Third and most importantly, pass rushers have become absurdly expensive. Dimitroff has been looking for a pass rusher his entire Falcons career, with no real answer since he criminally cut Jon Abraham for Osi Umenyiora. They are not easy to find which is why they are so expensive. Atlanta’s free agent defensive ends are highlighted by Osi, Ray Edwards, and Brooks Reed.Khalil Mack is averaging $23.5 million per year. Von Miller averages above $19 million per year. It is widely expected that DeMarcus Lawrence, Jadeveon Clowney [url=http://www.falconsjerseyproshop.com/takkarist-mckinley-jersey/]Takkarist McKinley Jersey 2019[/url] , and other top, young pass rushers will cost north of $20 million. Considering those numbers, $13 million could very well be the cost of a one-year deal for an extremely inconsistent pass rusher with upside.Betting on resurgenceI can’t fault the Falcons for taking a chance on a young player at a premium position. I can fault them for doing it with Beasley who has shown so little in the past two seasons. I may be skeptical having seen Beasley play but I am confident I would feel differently had Beasley played elsewhere. Case in point, the Falcons handed Poe $8 million despite a few underwhelming seasons. I was ecstatic with the signing but Poe proved to be underwhelming. Beasley has arguably had more highs in his career than Poe, along with better conditioning and fewer career snaps at a more premium position.Beasley is a risk but a reasonable risk considering his 2016 season, the team’s lack of depth at defensive end, the cost of pass rushers, and the tough nature in finding premium pass rushers. Can he put it together? I suppose anything is possible.This is still going to turn out bad, right?Probably! The Falcons could almost assuredly sign a veteran for less money that would have a bigger impact, say Brandon Graham or Robert Quinn. However, this move is made with the future in mind and not just 2019, and that, my friends, is the stage of acceptance.Falcoholinks: All the Falcons news you need for Tuesday, Sept. 25 Well [url=http://www.falconsjerseyproshop.com/john-cominsky-jersey/]John Cominsky Atlanta Falcons Jersey[/url] , Falcoholics, things aren’t so hot right now. The Atlanta Falcons sit at 1-2, having lost to the dastardly ‘Aints in a close one, and the heart and soul of the defense, FS Ricardo Allen, is now on injured reserve after tearing his Achilles. It’s a tough pill to swallow after all the other injuries that have set in, though we must trudge on with the season as it stands. Life Without Rico As Allen lands on IR, the Falcons must figure out how to proceed from here. Our Matt Chambers came up with some ideas of what the team could do to to help boost the injury-plagued defense that are worth considering. Dave gave the tough diagnosis Sunday of what losing Allen would mean for this defense. Dan Quinn provided his snapshot of what the lineup would look like without Rico, naming Damontae Kazee and Jordan Richards the starting free and strong safeties, respectively. He also nixed the possibility of adding a new face from outside the organization for now, to the chagrin of many who feel that a name like Eric Reid would be a good stopgap solution for 2018. The pressure’s on Kazee and Richards (and perhaps even Keith Tandy or Kemal Ishmael) to perform. The head coach also shared his thoughts on losing Allen for the year and what he hoped his guys would do going forward to honor him.The Falcoholic’s Week 3 Greatest Hits Our team of fearless Falcoholic scribes broke down exactly happened Sunday, including Dave’s opinion of the outing, our weekly three takeaways from DW, Kenny’s three Falcons up/three Falcons down, a Falcons fantasy stud and dud from Adnan [url=http://www.falconsjerseyproshop.com/john-cominsky-jersey/]Black John Cominsky Jersey[/url] , Allen’s in-depth analysis of the outcome and our picks for offensive and defensive players of the week. You can vote in those last two one stories to let your voice be heard! If you’d care to wax poetic, Dave sums up rather eloquently why Sunday’s loss was stirring reminder of what it means to be human, and I try to weave a tale of why a game like Sunday defines what it means to be a Falcons fan. We’re Going to Need a Bigger Boat ESPN’s Bill Barnwell shared a grim statistic about the Falcons ability to cover running backs in the last two weeks that warrants a quick look. You don’t need me to tell you that this isn’t good, and the onus is on this current group of linebackers and this coaching staff to figure out how to stop running back passing targets, and fast. Maybe they can use Tevin Coleman in practice this week to get things shored up? As Barnwell notes, Gio Bernard awaits with Cincinnati. You know the Bengals will attack this flaw in Atlanta’s defense, so here’s hoping they tighten this up before Sunday. At least Le’Veon Bell hasn’t showed up to Pittsburgh yet? Tackle, Already! This Sunday stat from Pro Football Focus needs no introduction.You can probably guess what the focus in practice this week will be. Avengers: Age of Troll-tron Well, at least this wonderful Falcons fan got to troll actor and Saints fan Anthony Mackie while he was at the Benz Sunday. How dare the literal Falcon cheer for the ‘Aints!Don’t worry, bud, your dad is proud of you for defending your Dirty Birds. We are, too. So, that’s your morning in Falcoholinks. Put a pep in your Falcony step, and we’ll see you bright and early tomorrow with another edition.
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