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It made sense with a new head coach in Dan Quinn Black Steve Bartkowski Jersey , fresh off his tenure as the overseer of the physical Seattle Seahawks defenses for two seasons. It made sense for the first draft pick in Quinn’s regime as Atlanta Falcons head coach to be an edge rusher that was known for his speed and the ability to get after the quarterback. Fast forward four years later, the Falcons and four-year veteran edge rusher Vic Beasley Jr. stand at a crossroads. Thanks to the Falcons picking up Beasley’s fifth-year option back in April of 2018, the team now has to decided whether or not to pay Beasley $12.8 million dollars after totaling just 29.5 sacks in his four seasons of work. Some may look at that sack figure as “progress” but 15.5 of those sacks came in his sophomore season in 2016 and Beasley is fresh off back-to-back five sack seasons in 2017 and 2018. To take it a step further, he also totaled 13 quarterback hits in 30 games played the last two seasons. Yeah, that’s not good. Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsFor what it’s worth, the Falcons have talked about wanting to keep Beasley around, and we here at The Falcoholic expect they’ll try to do that. If they can’t come to an agreement, though, Beasley could be playing elsewhere next year. So let’s observe the situation under our imaginary microscope and explore what options may be presented if the team decides to part with the former Clemson Tiger. Talent Aplenty In The NFL Draft A number of fans have already expressed their displeasure with the team selecting a prospect at the defensive end position in the first round. Based on partially because of the lackluster play of Beasley recently. My question to those individuals is: Is every prospect going to be unfairly compared to Beasley when coming from the collegiate ranks? Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty ImagesSitting at 14th overall in the 2019 NFL Draft, the Falcons can possibly have elite talent available that can elevate their defensive line after a below average season. Prospects such as Florida’s Jachai Polite, Florida State’s Brian Burns, and Mississippi State’s Montez Sweat could be at the Falcons disposal when it is their time to select. If the team preferred to choose a prospect on Day 2 of the draft, names such as Louisiana Tech’s Jaylon Ferguson, Michigan’s Chase Winovich Chris Lindstrom Atlanta Falcons Jersey , and Boston College’s Zach Allen stand out. For the Falcons to have a possible need at edge rusher, this upcoming draft provides a reliable source of athletic pass rushers that bring a distinct skill set to the team. Pool Of Free Agency The releasing of Beasley and possibly a few other veterans on the Falcons can open up the cap space where the team can make a significant signing or two. Let me make things clear when I say that there should be a level of expectation with a hint of reality when it comes to possible free agency signings for the Falcons. Swinging for the moon and big headlines are not in their crosshairs. So players such as DeMarcus Lawrence and Jadeveon Clowney are out of this conversation. Focusing elsewhere, pass rushers such as Kansas City’s Dee Ford, Philadelphia’s Brandon Graham, and Baltimore’s ZaDarius Smith can provide established veterans who have shown more than adequate ability to be a weapon in getting after the quarterback. Most importantly, the Falcons will not have to break the bank to acquire those players, though Ford will likely be costlier. What is somewhat unique about this particular scenario for the Falcons is that they may very well engage in both alternatives to upgrade a pass rush that was tied for 22nd in sacks with just 37. I’m not necessarily calling for the Falcons to do away with Beasley for good. But after just four seasons in the Red and Black, Beasley has been underwhelming to say the least and financially, a sound decision could be made to save the team millions. Expect it to be an interesting offseason. ATLANTA (AP) — The Saints and Falcons saw much to like about their new and old stars on offense.Each team’s defensive worries continue to grow.Drew Brees‘ 1-yard scoring run capped an 80-yard touchdown drive in overtime that lifted New Orleans to a 43-37 win over Atlanta on Sunday.The two teams combined for 941 yards, so it was no surprise overtime was a one-possession affair. Once the Saints won the coin toss, they weren’t giving up the ball, and the Falcons’ depleted defense couldn’t muster a stand.“Anytime you give the ball to our offense and we have as many weapons on our offense as we do, you’re not worried,” said Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan 2019 Chris Lindstrom Jersey , who had two sacks. “Ain’t no problem. Ain’t no problem.”Brees became the NFL’s career leader in completed passes, passing Brett Favre.Brees passed for 396 yards and three touchdowns. He added two scoring runs, including a 7-yarder late in the fourth quarter to force the overtime.The Saints (2-1) finished with 534 yards. Alvin Kamara had 15 catches for 124 yards and ran for 66 yards.The Falcons (1-2) also had ample offense as Matt Ryan had his first career game with five scoring passes. Calvin Ridley became the first Atlanta rookie with three scoring catches.Ryan passed for 374 yards, including 146 to Ridley, who had seven receptions, including a 75-yard TD . Julio Jones had five catches for 96 yards.Ridley beat P.J. Williams on his first two scoring catches, an 18-yarder in the first quarter and the 75-yarder in the second quarter.The Saints made a defensive switch, moving Ken Crawley into coverage on Ridley. Crawley was called for pass interference on a deep incompletion to Ridley early in the third quarter that gave Atlanta a first down at the New Orleans 5. On second down from the 9, Ridley’s third scoring catch gave the Falcons a 21-16 lead.“You can’t have guys running through the defense, guys like Julio Jones,” said Saints coach Sean Payton. “But we got some of the key stops when we needed it.”An Atlanta defense which already was playing without injured starters Keanu Neal, Deion Jones and Takk McKinley saw safety Ricardo Allen leave with what was announced as a calf injury early in the overtime. Allen held his lower left leg on the field before he was helped to the sideline and then driven on a cart to the locker room.“I don’t want to speculate too much, but it was serious enough that he was down for the game,” said Falcons coach Dan Quinn.Ryan’s five touchdown passes tied the team record set by Wade Wilson on Dec. 13 Chris Lindstrom Atlanta Falcons Jersey , 1992, at Tampa Bay.RECORD FOR BREESWith his 14th completed pass, a 17-yard pass to Michael Thomas in the second quarter, the 39-year-old Brees broke the record of 6,300 career completions set by Favre.“I’m just very grateful,” Brees said. “I hope there’s a lot more coming. I just think about all the people who have had a hand in that. A lot of hands have caught a lot of passes. … They are all a part of this.”BLOCKED PUNTAtlanta led 21-16 when New Orleans defensive end Alex Okafor blocked Matt Bosher’s punt in the third quarter. On a day with no turnovers, the big special teams play was crucial. The play set up Brees’ 11-yard scoring pass to Cameron Meredith.“I was right in his lap,” Okafor said. “I could have blocked it with my knee. It was just right there.”INJURY REPORTSaints reserve cornerback Patrick Robinson was carted from the field early in the third quarter with a left ankle injury. He did not return.Falcons reserve cornerback Justin Bethel injured a knee in the third quarter. … Atlanta rookie linebacker Foyesade Oluokun left in the fourth quarter with an ankle injury.ANOTHER BIG DAY FOR THOMASThomas continued the best start for a receiver in NFL history. He had 10 catches for 129 yards. His 38 catches are the most by an NFL player in his team’s first three games to start a season. His 28 catches through two games also were a record.PASSING MONTANARyan’s 75-yard scoring pass to Ridley was his 34th career TD pass against the Saints, the most by any quarterback. He surpassed Joe Montana’s 33 TD passes against New Orleans. Ryan added three more, leaving his total at 37.

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