09-01-2024, 09:29 AM
Guys with reputations like this are unpredictable. A player like Burton, who we hear getting labeled a "first round talent" tend to clean up their act at least until they have some success on the field. Think Odell and Chris Henry. We thought we had genuine steals on our hands until we didn't. Burfict was another kind of problem, but he was doing and saying all the right things right up until he got out of the doghouse and into coaches and fans good graces.
It's kind of a red flag that they're still feeling the need to teach Burton a lesson by dropping him to the bottom of the depth chart. This team may not need a stud receiver to step in immediately, but they have a history of being fine with starting talented rookies at the position from day 1.
It may be a lack of need or it may be an attempt to give guys like Jones and Iosivas a chance first. I hope it is. If not, then Burton doesn't even have the sense to hide his immaturity/lack of professionalism until he's established on the team.
Again, first round talents don't drop to the third for no reason.
It's kind of a red flag that they're still feeling the need to teach Burton a lesson by dropping him to the bottom of the depth chart. This team may not need a stud receiver to step in immediately, but they have a history of being fine with starting talented rookies at the position from day 1.
It may be a lack of need or it may be an attempt to give guys like Jones and Iosivas a chance first. I hope it is. If not, then Burton doesn't even have the sense to hide his immaturity/lack of professionalism until he's established on the team.
Again, first round talents don't drop to the third for no reason.
