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Atlanta Falcons Five Players Who Will Breakout in 2018

By Kit Anderson

LEXINGTON, KY - SEPTEMBER 03: Ito Smith #25 of the Southern Miss Golden Eagles runs the ball against the Kentucky Wildcats at Commonwealth Stadium on September 3, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky. Southern Mississippi defeated Kentucky 44-35. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY - SEPTEMBER 03: Ito Smith #25 of the Southern Miss Golden Eagles runs the ball against the Kentucky Wildcats at Commonwealth Stadium on September 3, 2016 in Louisville, Kentucky. Southern Mississippi defeated Kentucky 44-35. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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SEATTLE, WA – NOVEMBER 20: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks rushes against outside linebacker Vic Beasley #44 of the Atlanta Falcons during the game at CenturyLink Field on November 20, 2017, in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA – NOVEMBER 20: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks rushes against outside linebacker Vic Beasley #44 of the Atlanta Falcons during the game at CenturyLink Field on November 20, 2017, in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) /

5. Vic Beasley Breakout Season 2.0

Vic Beasley had a career season in 2016. Every time he would line up against an offensive line you felt as if he had a chance to make an impact play.

Last season was a very different story for Beasley. He lined up in different positions which gives him somewhat of a pass considering the learning curve and going out in coverage more often.

This season the Falcons have made it clear Beasley will be lining up attacking the offensive line again.

He is poised for another big season considering the last time that was the case he ended up with 15.5 sacks and six forced fumbles. This season could easily be a repeat if he can stay healthy and continue to use his quickness against opposing defenses.

Beasley may already be considered a top defender for some Falcon’s fans but his stats say otherwise.

With the loss of Adrian Clayborn and Dontari Poe, the Falcons need Beasley to again break out and hit the quarterback consistently in 2018.

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