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Atlanta Falcons coach Quinn impressed with Vic Beasley's quickness

First-round pick on display in rookie minicamp

Atlanta Falcons first-round draft pick Vic Beasley (44) works during the first day of NFL rookie minicamp practice on Friday in Flowery Branch. - photo by John Bazemore | Associated Press

0509Falcons1 — Atlanta Falcons first-round draft pick Vic Beasley (44) works during the first day of NFL rookie minicamp practice on Friday in Flowery Branch. - photo by John Bazemore | Associated Press

FLOWERY BRANCH — New Falcons coach Dan Quinn isn't surprised how Vic Beasley stands out among the team's rookie class. After watching his first rookie minicamp with Atlanta on Friday, Quinn was impressed with Beasley's quick first step against the run and the pass. Beasley, a former Clemson standout and the eighth overall pick of the NFL draft, will play defensive end and outside linebacker in Quinn's 4-3 scheme.

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