07-29-2021, 07:15 PM
This could mean a few things other than him simply being behind everyone else and needing a lot of time and work.
They could be doing this to motivate him. They also be doing this to send the message to the team that this spot will be earned and not given because of draft position. If either of these is true, I applaud the approach. To me, giving a rookie a job a couple days into camp sends a terrible message to the other guys busting their butts and competing. Even if they know Carman is going to be the guy, I think it's important to show his teammates he earned it.
They could be doing this to motivate him. They also be doing this to send the message to the team that this spot will be earned and not given because of draft position. If either of these is true, I applaud the approach. To me, giving a rookie a job a couple days into camp sends a terrible message to the other guys busting their butts and competing. Even if they know Carman is going to be the guy, I think it's important to show his teammates he earned it.
