Cordell Volson-Can be one of the best

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(06-09-2023, 09:04 AM)KillerGoose Wrote: No need to apologize. The graphs weren’t PFF grades, but pressure data aggregated by PFF. That is PFFs bread and butter, data aggregation. I don’t care for their grades, either. I only used RBLK grade because I didn’t know anything else to use.

There’s nuance to the conversation. Volson started off very poorly, but improved as the season went on. By the time the season ended, he was still a below average player, but only slightly so. However, he had been on an upward trend. That’s positive news. If he can do that to some degree in 2023, then he is going to be fine. I don’t think anyone here is saying that he won’t improve, we are just saying that he wasn’t very good in 2022. However, he did improve and can continue to do so.

I don't think Volson was a strength at LG in 2022. My issue is a lot of fans pigeon hole rookies and young players. Was Joe Burrow better in year 2 than year 1? Was he better in year 3 versus year 2?

How about Boyd? Did he getter better after his rookie year?

Those NFL players who want to be great need 2 things. The heart and sole to work hard, listen and learn. They also need position coaches and team mates to help them get better.

I think the answer to my question is simple. What rookie peaks as a rookie? I think a rookie rarely peaks, but gets better. A better Volson in 2023 could mean a lot for our offensive line. I say he gets better, but time will tell.