Craig Stout: Chris Jones has been lining up at DE a TON at OTAs.

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

I thought it was obvious but that conversation was a little bit more than just typical coach speak.

I still think Bolton is going to be the MLB going forward but you have to wonder.

I honestly don’t think it means anything at all. It’s a position coach, and a new one at that.

I’d imagine part of it is also letting Hitchens know he’s valued and appreciated despite drafting LB’s in back to back years, one of which seems to be his future replacement

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by staylor26

I honestly don’t think it means anything at all. It’s a position coach, and a new one at that.

I’d imagine part of it is also letting Hitchens know he’s valued and appreciated despite drafting LB’s in back to back years, one of which seems to be his future replacement

You're probably right, of course. I just think it will be interesting to see.

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

You're probably right, of course. I just think it will be interesting to see.

I agree that it’s interesting. These are the kinds of things fans, and even the media, don’t know.

It goes to show Hitchens might not have been as overpaid as we’ve all thought.

[duncan_idaho]

Originally Posted by staylor26

I honestly don’t think it means anything at all. It’s a position coach, and a new one at that.

I’d imagine part of it is also letting Hitchens know he’s valued and appreciated despite drafting LB’s in back to back years, one of which seems to be his future replacement

Yes. And maybe sending a message about HOW you gain praise from this coach.

I've used that tactic myself... overly and vocally praising an experienced team member for doing it "the right way" as an example to new guys and gals.