If a player shows enough spark in PreSeason he can play himself into a starting role as we watched with WR Allen Hurns last year but the debate I would ask is would Hurns had a chance to shine had it not been due to the injuries at WR.  I think he sparked so much he wouldve but I do think it wouldve taken a bit longer for us to realize how special he is at that position. 

They wouldnt have drafted a RB that high in the 2nd round if they felt very confident in D-Rob at HB, nor would they have paid to bring in Toby last year in FA and hyped him up if they felt so confident in D-Rob. 

Shoelace did show that he is worthy of a spot on the team if nothing else as depth but unless Yeldon gets injured or looks really bad in preseason I dont see how he isnt the starter in week 1.

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