Post by Guvmintcheeze on Aug 3, 2015 21:14:39 GMT
Vic Beasley shakes off big hit during practice
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Although Vic Beasley admitted being a little stunned after being knocked to the ground by teammate Terron Ward, the Atlanta Falcons rookie pass-rusher shook off the blast and finished up Monday's practice.
Beasley sped past the offensive line then absorbed a fierce block from the undrafted running back Ward. Beasley then fell to the ground and remained there for a moment before slowly walking to the sideline. Ward went over to check and make sure Beasley was fine.
Beasley received medical attention and sat out a few plays before returning. He chased down Matt Ryan from behind on his first play back.
"Football is a tough game, so you've got be tough out here," Beasley said afterward.
Of course the last thing the Falcons wanted to see was their prized first-round pick stationary on the ground. Coach Dan Quinn was pleased with the toughness Beasley displayed.
"I thought that was a real awesome sign," Quinn said. "You're playing basketball and you sprain you're ankle and you're like, 'I'm all right. Just got to roll it back and get back in there.' It was kind of one of those moments. That's playing in the National Football League. There are times when you get caught off guard and you get hit. Something happens and you get right back to it. I think he showed great resolve and a lot of grit to him."
Beasley appears to be adjusting just fine to the NFL game after two consecutive days in pads and doesn't feel overloaded.
"Playing at Clemson prepared me well," he said. "Here in Coach Quinn, I think he has a good system going."
Beasley showed his tremendous speed off the edge throughout Monday's practice, including forcing a holding penalty on newly signed offensive tackle Pierce Burton. And Beasley will continue to have head-to-head battles with another first-round pick, left tackle Jake Matthews.
"Definitely mutual," Beasley said of his respect for Matthews. "Jake's a great athlete, and I think he's going to get me better each and every day."
A few quick-hitters from Day 2 of training camp:
Starting strongside linebacker Brooks Reed was out on the field early, but was limited as he continues to deal with a groin/hip strain from the offseason. Linebacker Justin Durant rested for the second consecutive day. Right tackle Ryan Schraeder remained limited by a hamstring strain. Defensive linemen Cliff Matthews and Ricky Heimuli weren't even on the field because of injuries.
Quinn admitted the practice was sloppy. There were numerous penalties, and even Julio Jones dropped a ball.
The unheralded star of the day was the rookie running back Ward, who ripped off a couple nice runs to go with his big block on Beasley. After one Ward run, Quinn sprinted down the field to slap hands with the young back. Second-year running back Jerome Smith also had a nice run.
The musical playlist included N.W.A. ("Straight Outta Compton"), Drake ("The Motto"), and Wiz Khalifa ("We Dem Boyz").
The Falcons have Tuesday off.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Although Vic Beasley admitted being a little stunned after being knocked to the ground by teammate Terron Ward, the Atlanta Falcons rookie pass-rusher shook off the blast and finished up Monday's practice.
Beasley sped past the offensive line then absorbed a fierce block from the undrafted running back Ward. Beasley then fell to the ground and remained there for a moment before slowly walking to the sideline. Ward went over to check and make sure Beasley was fine.
Beasley received medical attention and sat out a few plays before returning. He chased down Matt Ryan from behind on his first play back.
"Football is a tough game, so you've got be tough out here," Beasley said afterward.
Of course the last thing the Falcons wanted to see was their prized first-round pick stationary on the ground. Coach Dan Quinn was pleased with the toughness Beasley displayed.
"I thought that was a real awesome sign," Quinn said. "You're playing basketball and you sprain you're ankle and you're like, 'I'm all right. Just got to roll it back and get back in there.' It was kind of one of those moments. That's playing in the National Football League. There are times when you get caught off guard and you get hit. Something happens and you get right back to it. I think he showed great resolve and a lot of grit to him."
Beasley appears to be adjusting just fine to the NFL game after two consecutive days in pads and doesn't feel overloaded.
"Playing at Clemson prepared me well," he said. "Here in Coach Quinn, I think he has a good system going."
Beasley showed his tremendous speed off the edge throughout Monday's practice, including forcing a holding penalty on newly signed offensive tackle Pierce Burton. And Beasley will continue to have head-to-head battles with another first-round pick, left tackle Jake Matthews.
"Definitely mutual," Beasley said of his respect for Matthews. "Jake's a great athlete, and I think he's going to get me better each and every day."
A few quick-hitters from Day 2 of training camp:
Starting strongside linebacker Brooks Reed was out on the field early, but was limited as he continues to deal with a groin/hip strain from the offseason. Linebacker Justin Durant rested for the second consecutive day. Right tackle Ryan Schraeder remained limited by a hamstring strain. Defensive linemen Cliff Matthews and Ricky Heimuli weren't even on the field because of injuries.
Quinn admitted the practice was sloppy. There were numerous penalties, and even Julio Jones dropped a ball.
The unheralded star of the day was the rookie running back Ward, who ripped off a couple nice runs to go with his big block on Beasley. After one Ward run, Quinn sprinted down the field to slap hands with the young back. Second-year running back Jerome Smith also had a nice run.
The musical playlist included N.W.A. ("Straight Outta Compton"), Drake ("The Motto"), and Wiz Khalifa ("We Dem Boyz").
The Falcons have Tuesday off.