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Originally Posted by RunKC
The jump from rookie year to year 2 is said to be the biggest jump for players. They aren’t preparing for the underwear Olympics, interrogation sessions and traveling for team visits like they were as draft prospects.
In Eric Fisher’s case, it took longer and I think a major reason for that was his shoulder surgery that limited him from working out and getting stronger.
I want to see what Kingsley looks like in camp at LT with a full offseason of coaching technique, which I think he will do. It’s not fair to judge a raw prospect off of a couple of games where he was clearly not ready. Again we’ve seen this before with LT’s.
Kolton Miller, Eric Fisher and Garrett Bolles are perfect examples of 1st rd LT’s that were god awful as rookies and then developed into good starters.
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I agree and I still think Kingsley could have had a much much better rookie year if he wasn't left on an island so much early on. Give the rookie some help!
I keep looking at his cousin Penei Sewell and they match up almost perfectly in measurables, its kinda freaky. Sewell also had a bad rookie year but of course has become the best RT in the NFL. I don't know for sure but I'd guess the Lions gave him more help than what we gave Kingsley! I wonder if Kingsley would be better on the right side, does it even matter anymore?
I'm still in favor of going after a high end tackle. Even if we pay up for Stanley or Alaric Jackson to be our LT. Kingsley can still be our swing guy and develop behind both Jawaan Taylor and Stanley/Jackson. Then take over for Taylor in 2026 as the starter.