Quote:I think he was.  Good catch.

 

Another question:  If the number of new starters is below a certain number, would that represent a disappointment?  Why or why not?

At this time, I'm inclined to think that if we ended up with many new starters at the beginning of the season it would indicate that some of the rookies that started last season just aren't developing as fast as might be hoped. I'm not sure if that's an indication of poor quality picks by Dave however; though some rookies may get beat out of starter positions, they may nevertheless be worthy investments in development for the long haul and provide immediate usable depth... if needed.

 

That being said, it seems likely that if we have a roster that's replete with new faces that it can't help but have a somewhat negative impact on the immediate 'chemistry' between players. Being such a 'team' sport, it takes time to learn about how the guy next to you is going to react in a given situation. Add the fact that we also have a new OC, and I can see the first few games of the season being... challenging.

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