Another slot option.

another log on the fire for our glorious GM. here is what he also had to say about our 3rd round draft pick:

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Thomas in particular may not even be ready to contribute on offense in Year 1, something general manager Ryan Poles has previously said is possible.

"So this is a tough system. It’s going to be a challenge for him to break through quickly (on offense). But we’re going to open that competition up for all of these guys coming in," Poles said of Thomas.

"So, maybe that role starts small and grows over time. But I don’t want to put a cap on that. If he comes in and downloads fast and he’s up and running, we’ll see what happens," Poles added.

seriously? a third round pick and it's possible he won't be ready to start?? the freaking role starts small and grows over time?

this guy is laughable. we drafted the same positions last year and this years 3rd round guy has the starting prospects of a 7th round pick?

i think Ben Johnson generally doesnt start rookies at first, and then phases them in over the season, like he did last year for Monangai, Loveland and Burden?

45 minutes ago, BearFan PHX said:

i think Ben Johnson generally doesnt start rookies at first, and then phases them in over the season, like he did last year for Monangai, Loveland and Burden?

Not so sure about your assumption. If I remember correctly, Loveland was recovering from shoulder surgery and could not fully participate in preseason camps, making it difficult to learn what is described as a difficult system to master. Burden also lagged behind in learning the system because of a preseason injury. Time lost in preseason camps is difficult to make up for during the season. I'm guessing both would have been far more active starting game one if not for their lack of preseason prep.

I pray our team can stay healthy this year.