ESPN recently compiled a list of active NFL players from all 32 teams who could make the Hall of Fame in the future, and four players made the list from the Tennessee Titans.
ESPN’s Bill Barnwell named running back Derrick Henry, left tackle Taylor Lewan, safety Kevin Byard and, get this, outside linebacker Vic Beasley as possibilities, although he obviously mentions they have work to do in order to eventually secure their spot.
Work to do (10% to 39%): RB Derrick Henry, OT Taylor Lewan, DE Vic Beasley Jr., S Kevin Byard. All of these guys have something in their favor, but it isn’t enough to propel them to meaningful consideration as of yet. Henry plays a Hall-friendly position and just won a rushing title. Lewan has three Pro Bowls. Beasley won a sack title. Byard was a first-team All-Pro in 2017 when he led the league with eight picks, but despite playing at an upper-echelon level over the ensuing two seasons, he hasn’t received the same consideration. Judging safeties on interceptions is stupid, but we haven’t evolved beyond that point.
While Henry, Lewan and Byard are all great choices, Beasley is not.
Sure, he has flashed elite potential after leading the NFL in sacks in 2016 with 15.5, but he has been nothing short of inconsistent and disappointing since, totaling 18 sacks from 2017 through 2019. His effort level has also been questioned on numerous occasions.
Beasley return to the form he once showed in head coach Mike Vrabel’s defense in Tennessee, however he’s off to a bad start in Nashville after reporting to camp late.
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