Can Slaton be a Feature Back?

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I don't think Slaton will be a starter right out of the gates because he will need to learn to be a better pass blocker. I wouldn't be surprised if he was very limited early for just this reason; why send out a back for consistent third down duty if he can't be counted on to pick up a blitzer if needed?

That said, the depth chart ahead of him doesn't look like anything special at the moment. I think Green's about at the end of the line. Chris Brown has had serious trouble staying healthy and effective, although there are renewed hopes for him in this scheme. And Taylor, for all the hope he represents, is a back coming off an ACL injury and it usually takes another year to get back to full speed. The path is clear if he can take it.