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Falcons Draft 2015: Vic Beasley Press Conference

Vic Beasley spoke to the Atlanta media in person for the first time as a new Falcon.

Vic Beasley spoke to the Atlanta media today in person for the first time after being selected by the Falcons last night with the eighth overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft.

General manager Thomas Dimitroff opened the presser by expressing his pleasure that the team was able to draft Beasley, and Dan Quinn said that the things that they saw on tape from Beasley made it clear to them the ways that he'll be able to help the team and improve the defense, citing "the style and the speed and how fast he plays and getting turnovers," as some of the major reasons they see Beasley as a fit, adding, "We couldn't be more fired up.