One of the biggest mistakes we can make as fans is expecting instant gratification at a position where it is routinely highly unlikely for a rookie to provide as much. The overinflated hype that comes with extremely talented athletes like Byron must be taken with a grain of salt throughout the initial onset of their careers, otherwise dissatisfaction becomes a foregone conclusion.
The CB, slot and safety positions are well known to be some of the most demanding of those in pro football, where the speed and expertise of the vet receivers is certain to produce a problem for the vast majority of rookies operating within their team's defensive backfield.
Byron Jones has only begun to learn and absorb the intricacies of both the CB and free safety positions in pro ball. It's difficult enough learning one position and concentrating upon it during pro indoctrination without being put to the disadvantage of constantly switching back and forth from one to the other and being expected to function as though excellence is something to be taken for granted.
Hopefully, he'll be able to concentrate on manning the FS spot throughout the upcoming season, rather than being expected to distinguish himself at CB, the slot and FS as well. For one, I'm expecting far more positive development this year as a result of Byron being permitted that advantage.
