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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut
Sure, but that's how the Jaye Howard's of the world get cut too soon.
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Jaye Howard was cut because the Seahawks were loaded on the defensive line, so I think it's a little different.
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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut
Russell is worth giving a little time. The talent's there, the experience isn't. Nobody would argue that the NFL is a 'snapshot' meritocracy. Guys get kept over guys that are immediately outplaying them all the time and more often than not, it's the smart play.
They don't all hit the ground running.
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The point was that the NFL isn't a true meritocracy because guys that are drafted higher are generally given more time to prove their worth, as opposed to UDFA's or low rounders.
I still think the point stands: Had Russell and White's draft positions been swapped, Russell would end up on the PS. He's been running with the 3's and 4's and hasn't shown much, if anything, against the lessor competition.
At this point, I'd rather see him end up on IR because the Chiefs can't afford to waste a CB position this year, IMO.