Beasley himself is nursing a minor injury. A broken left pinky finger forced him to wear a thin cast during last week's minicamp. He does not expect to need a cast for training camp. Figures picked the Jaguars over San Francisco and Atlanta this off-season. He should push Beasley and Thomas for one of starting jobs.
Figures gives Jacksonville a tough, aggressive veteran who plays the run well.
So it's good competition for the secondary because everyone is capable of starting. And if the starter lags, the next guy is right there. That next guy also could be veteran Robert Massey, who started two games in nickel and dime coverages last season, or Darren Studstill or Ricky Bell or somebody else. That's how you get better. Please read our Privacy Policy.