For the first time since signing with the Tennessee Titans, outside linebacker Vic Beasley was available to the media on Friday, which is a good sign that he’ll make his 2020 debut in Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings.
Beasley has seen a rocky start to his Titans tenure. After reporting late to training camp, the Clemson product was placed on the NFI list after failing his physical upon reporting and has yet to take the field for his new team.
Of course, one of the first questions the media asked Beasley was about why he reported late to camp. It seems he and the team had some kind of disagreement that kept him from reporting.
#Titans OLB Vic Beasley on arriving late to training camp: "I just had some things I had to work out. A little disagreement here and there. But I’ve moved on."
— Erik Bacharach (@ErikBacharach) September 25, 2020
Beasley expanded a bit on that answer later on, but still didn’t go into specifics. He did note that things have since been worked out and his teammates welcomed him with open arms when he did report.
Beasley said regarding the disagreement that kept him from reporting right away: What's understood is understood. We came to our agreement. I don't want to get into details.
— TURRON DAVENPORT (@TDavenport_NFL) September 25, 2020
Even though there have been doubts about his desire to play after all that has transpired, Beasley made it clear he still loves football and is excited to play.
#Titans OLB Vic Beasley: "I love the game. I love football. I know there’s been a lot of questions about that. … I wouldn’t waste anybody’s time if I didn’t. I’d tell the coaches to go look for somebody else, a better fit. But I won't give a half-hearted effort." https://t.co/TIY5bzgrHi
— Erik Bacharach (@ErikBacharach) September 25, 2020
Beasley says he feels good physically and is good with the scheme from a mental standpoint. He’s hopeful he can make his Titans debut on Sunday.
#Titans' Beasley: Physically, feels ready to go. Hopes medical staff will give him green light. Mentally, he's good with the scheme.
— John Glennon (@glennonsports) September 25, 2020
While Beasley’s answer creates more questions, it appears everything has been ironed out now. All will be forgotten if the pass rusher can make the kind of impact the Titans were hoping for when they signed him during the offseason.
