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The second year player needs to show improvement now.

“He’s just a rookie.”

“Have patience.”

“He needs time to develop.”

“You know, players can actually improve.”

When a player has an underwhelming rookie season, these are popular refrains along with other similar statements.

These statements frequently do have merit. There are players who don’t do much in year one but ultimately develop into quality NFL contributors.

Still, most players...

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