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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.

Pix, youre right there were injuries too. But another way that can be interpreted is that Johnson was OK taking rookies that wouldnt be ready to start too, so theyd have time to adjust.

I do know he has said that players start once he trusts them, so i do think that there is some period of time where some rookies need to get up to speed?

Maybe this is true on Offense and not Defense as well, because i expect Thienemen to start opening day.

We will also see whether Logan Jones takes the job away right off the bat, or if it takes half the season? He will have Thuney next to him to help with the calls if necessary. I can remember some teams starting rookie Centers who let an OG make the protection calls at first. Didnt we do that one year? That would get Jones out there more quickly I think? Also Jones is an older player and has already played in 51 games in college.

But in any case, I dont see Roush having a full role opening day, or Zavion Walker at WR either, for example?

And yes, I hope we stay healthy too!