O K - Training Camp is coming up and could someone give me a rookie review ?

[EndZoneSeats]

I look for Duane Brown to get a long look at OT, the CB to be in the mix especially with Dunta out, and for Slaton to get a very long look as a third-down running back at least.

In a not-too crazy world Slaton could be the RB starter.

[Joshua]

Per Profootballweekly.com's "The Way We Hear It" section -

Keep an eye on the development of rookie CB Antwaun Molden throughout the summer. Molden, a third-round pick from Eastern Kentucky, is likely to be a backup, with ex-Cowboys CB Jacques Reeves settling in as the starter opposite of second-year pro Fred Bennett. However, we're hearing it will not be a surprise if Molden eventually pushes Reeves, and perhaps sooner than later. Molden has played well in his early workouts with the club, and Bennett's ascension to the starting lineup — and impressive development as a rookie — is a reflection of the Texans' ability to develop young cornerbacks. Reeves started 13 games for Dallas last season but was picked on at times.

http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW...HI/default.htm

[coloradodude]

Originally Posted by Joshua

Reeves started 13 games for Dallas last season but was picked on at times.

http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW...HI/default.htm

You start getting the reputation for getting picked...

[cadams]

i like the sound of that. i had kind of figured moulden would have a shot at being at least the nickle back by the middle of the season.

[KJ3]

i have to believe no news is good news for LT duane brown. right now anyway. if he starts all 16 games his impact is fair.

molden's physical frame and workout numbers are impressive at CB, but being from a small school is going to take him probably a tad longer to get used to the nfl. if he starts not due to injury i'd say his impact is fair too.

slaton is probably the 3rd down back if he can block. starter if our RB situation goes completely to hell. little impact expected.

adibi finds himself in a part of a drastic turnaround of LB depth and quality. of course demeco and greenwood (one more year of THAT contract) get theirs but who between diles, adibi, bentley, thompson or the recently signed rosevelt colvin gets a spot? more importantly, does anyone get cut? if he's a demon on special teams he'll have earned his keep like diles did last year. little impact expected this year.

big frank okam can make it happen if he wants it to happen. here's to hoping he does! if he can be the "force in the middle" against the run i'd say his impact is huge. the difference in games even.

barber is in a numbers game at safety. probably a practice squader. no impact.

alex brink is a shot in the dark that he turns into tom brady or at least someone who we can get some early round picks for. both possible impacts just listed.

[Bigtinylittle]

Granted Smith and Kubiak were a bit under the gun because of the Dunte situation when they signed Reeves, but until it is proved otherwise, I am going to believe they have the ability to judge whether Reeves can play football. From what i understand, Reeves is going to play a different style of defense with us than he did with the Boys. He is going to play press coverage much more, something he apparently excells at. So I will be surprised if, barring injury, Reeves gets beat out by a third round rookie.

Slaton, again barring injury, I expect to see only in spot duty, mainly third down, but possibly on other downs just to give a different look.

Adibi's strength is, from what I have heard, more in the passing game than the running game. Given that our starting OLB's are the opposite of that, I wouldn't be surprised to see him contributing some on passing downs.

Brown supposedly excelled more on run blocking than pass blocking in college, so I wouldn't be surprised to see him in there in some running situations. Barring injury, I see him as a reserve this year, though I could see it going either way.

Okam is a wild card. If he comes into camp in shape and works very hard, I can see him getting the most playing time of any rookie. He has the size and quickness to be a run stopper, something our DT's were below average at last year. In a sense, he is the only rookie who has a clear path to being a starter. It just comes down to whether he is willing to work hard at mastering the art of being an immovable object.

I won't be surprised if a couple of rookies, either draftees or UDFA's, end up on IR like Harrison did last year.

[edo783]

Originally Posted by Bigtinylittle

I won't be surprised if a couple of rookies, either draftees or UDFA's, end up on IR like Harrison did last year.

Your not suggesting that we hide rookies on the IR........Oh my.

[KJ3]

Originally Posted by Bigtinylittle

Brown supposedly excelled more on run blocking than pass blocking in college, so I wouldn't be surprised to see him in there in some running situations. Barring injury, I see him as a reserve this year, though I could see it going either way.
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.....so....they are going to switch him and ephraim out to indicate to the defenses whether it's a run or pass?

dude, you know he is currently the starter, right? they gave him the job already, it's his to lose.