Everyone has very rosy impressions of rookies during training camp. Frederick has certainly not done anything to indicate he's a future pro bowler.
Frederick: will probably be an average starting center this year, which is a big upgrade for us. We'll see how he develops from there.
Escobar: will likely play only a third or so of snaps this year, so far as advertised from draft reports, long way to go still. Poor strength/technique run blocking (though is active and engages), slow route runner but big body with great hands, needs to work on getting in and out of his breaks faster.
Williams: about what was advertised, trouble getting off press coverage, limited route tree. He'll probably be a middling #3 this year.
Wilcox: i think he has been better than expected, he was always a project but probably developed faster than coaches initially thought. Clearly still learning coverages with limited prior experience. Special teams this year.
Webb: huge ups and downs, but clearly roster worthy with upside which is not guaranteed witha 4th round pick
Randle: too early to tell.
Overall I'm happy with the class. No player has looked like a bust, all their weaknesses are the same as expected, and they have been improving. That means that their upside is still the same. But rookies not drafted in the top of the first hardly ever do much their first year, especially not at te or receiver, and wilcox was always a project. Temper expectations year 1. Im just happy frederick hasnt struggled and been penciled in as the obvious starter day 1. Thats better than most first round lineman this time of year. But not at all an indication of future pro bowls.
Bryan Broaddus@BryanBroaddus
