O K - Training Camp is coming up and could someone give me a rookie review ?

[kRocket]

Based on the OTA's and whatever, what will be the impact or non-impact of the current rookie class? I can't get to the workout facility, so I was hoping that someone following them more closely could give me a run-down. Is Duane Brown going to work at OLT ? The other rookies, who will step up, etc. Keep it real please. Just the facts ma'am.

[EndZoneSeats]

I look for Duane Brown to get a long look at OT, the CB to be in the mix especially with Dunta out, and for Slaton to get a very long look as a third-down running back at least.

In a not-too crazy world Slaton could be the RB starter.

[Joshua]

Per Profootballweekly.com's "The Way We Hear It" section -

Keep an eye on the development of rookie CB Antwaun Molden throughout the summer. Molden, a third-round pick from Eastern Kentucky, is likely to be a backup, with ex-Cowboys CB Jacques Reeves settling in as the starter opposite of second-year pro Fred Bennett. However, we're hearing it will not be a surprise if Molden eventually pushes Reeves, and perhaps sooner than later. Molden has played well in his early workouts with the club, and Bennett's ascension to the starting lineup — and impressive development as a rookie — is a reflection of the Texans' ability to develop young cornerbacks. Reeves started 13 games for Dallas last season but was picked on at times.

http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW...HI/default.htm

[coloradodude]

Originally Posted by Joshua

Reeves started 13 games for Dallas last season but was picked on at times.

http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW...HI/default.htm

You start getting the reputation for getting picked...

[cadams]

i like the sound of that. i had kind of figured moulden would have a shot at being at least the nickle back by the middle of the season.

[KJ3]

i have to believe no news is good news for LT duane brown. right now anyway. if he starts all 16 games his impact is fair.

molden's physical frame and workout numbers are impressive at CB, but being from a small school is going to take him probably a tad longer to get used to the nfl. if he starts not due to injury i'd say his impact is fair too.

slaton is probably the 3rd down back if he can block. starter if our RB situation goes completely to hell. little impact expected.

adibi finds himself in a part of a drastic turnaround of LB depth and quality. of course demeco and greenwood (one more year of THAT contract) get theirs but who between diles, adibi, bentley, thompson or the recently signed rosevelt colvin gets a spot? more importantly, does anyone get cut? if he's a demon on special teams he'll have earned his keep like diles did last year. little impact expected this year.

big frank okam can make it happen if he wants it to happen. here's to hoping he does! if he can be the "force in the middle" against the run i'd say his impact is huge. the difference in games even.

barber is in a numbers game at safety. probably a practice squader. no impact.

alex brink is a shot in the dark that he turns into tom brady or at least someone who we can get some early round picks for. both possible impacts just listed.