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alcons will be parting ways with veteran defensive end Vic Beasley , the Falcons don’t plan to end their relationship with the 2015 first-round pick. Currently.Via Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com, coach Dan Quinn said that keeping Beasley around is “the plan right now.”“I’m very excited about where I think he can go to, and we’ve had good conversations about the impact that he can make,” Quinn said regarding the man who in his second NFL season led the league in sacks with 15.5. “The biggest impact that he can make is doing it really consistently.”After racking up an average of nearly one sack per game in 2016, Beasley has had a grand total of 10 sacks. His fifth-year option salary of $12.819 million is due to become fully guaranteed on the first day of the league year.But while the Falcons apparently won’t be dumping Beasley before he hits the books for $12.819 million for the 2019 league year, Beasley will need to earn a second contract.“He’s knows that ,” Quinn said. “We know that. . . . If he’s the competitor we think he is, then those are the moments you live for. I’m excited to see what he can be this year.”Beasley partially moved to outside linebacker in 2017 before moving back to defensive end in 2018. His ability to cash in with a big-money long-term deal with the Falcons or someone else will depend on what he does in the coming season at defensive end. Fact: Austin Hooper grows his own sunflowers"Austin Hooper joined the Falcons as a bright-eyed, bushy-tailed 21 year old with tons of potential. Scouts worried about his hands and route running, but the Falcons saw something. They saw a guy that could one day grow into a franchise tight end. They saw a potential Pro Bowler. Three years later, Hooper has proven them right. And no one is saying anything about hands. Impact Hooper racked up 71 receptions (4th among TEs), 660 receiving yards (7th among TEs) , and four receiving touchdowns (9th among TEs) in 2018. His Pro Football Focus ratings were solid: 68.5 overall (#23 TE), 67.5 receiving (#20 TE), 65.4 run blocking (#23 TE), and 72.0 pass blocking (#15 TE). (For what it’s worth, each of those ratings are “above average,” according to their metrics.) Hooper was incredibly efficient , showcasing a catch rate of 80.7 percent, best among NFL TEs. In short, Hooper became the safety blanket we’d hope he could be this season. The Falcons offense and quarterback Matt Ryan once again have an elite TE at their disposal. Career Window Hooper will turn 25 in October during his fourth year as a professional. The Falcons have eased him into his current role to some degree, so he arguably has less tread on his tires than some similarly situated players. Hooper’s best years are likely ahead of him, and given the relative longevity of TEs in the NFL, Hooper may wind up sticking on this roster longer than most of his current teammates. I won’t be surprised if Hooper plays a decade in Atlanta. Contract Situation Hooper’s current contract expires after next season. He has three accrued seasons and would be an unrestricted free agent if he reaches free agency. I highly doubt that will happen , given how last year played out. Hooper made the Pro Bowl during his third year as a professional and there’s no reason to doubt his ability to contribute at a similar clip going forward. Given Flowery Branch’s current financial situation, Hooper will need to stand in line a while waiting for an extension, but I can’t see a scenario where the Falcons don’t try to make it work. Looking Ahead Hooper is suddenly one of the most important offensive weapons in the Falcons’ arsenal. We watched him grow into an elite tight end this season. The Falcons may look to address Hooper’s extension this summer, but don’t be dismayed if they wait until the season kicks off to hash out a new deal. Hooper ain’t going nowhere. Your thoughts, Falcoholics?