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Beasley grows into a beast after rookie year struggles
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Vic Beasley returns a fumble for a touchdown Dec. 11 against the Los Angeles Rams. The second-year pro from Clemson led the NFL with 15« sacks plus and six forced fumbles, and was voted the league’s most improved player by The Pro Football Writers of America. - photo by Rick Scuteri
Richard Smith was sick of being pressed on the same issue. The Atlanta Falcons’ defensive coordinator watched 2015 first-round draft pick Vic Beasley struggle to meet his high rookie expectations last year, prompting repeated inquiries from reporters. Many hoped the former Clemson All-American would immediately revolutionize the Falcons’ poor pass rush, but he instead recorded only four sacks and 26 total tackles last season.
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