Jon Martin's progression.."I couldn't get my balance"
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djphinfansubscriberOP"I couldn't get my balance all preseason,'' he said. "It was an entirely different way of doing things for me."
That transition from left to right, as a rookie learning on the pro level, was probabaly tough, it did look like it was a balance issue..
As far as where's he's at now, well, his pass protection lets just say is getting the job done, it ain't pretty all the time that's for sure, but he's a rook, learning a new position, so I'll take it.
Foot speed, strength, and creating some explosiveness, if he can improve those physical things, it would be nice for our oline's potential next year..imagine not having to spend any resources on the oline.
jdang307subscriberHis great-grandfather, Harvard Class of '24, was one of a dozen African-American students there, and wasn't allowed to live in a campus dormitory.
His grandfather, Harvard Class of '56, became a professor in international development with a specialty in sub-Saharan Africa.
His father, Harvard Class of '78, is a professor at Cal-State University and an author of books on terrorism ("Understanding Terrorism," "Encyclopedia of Terrorism").
His mother, Harvard Class of '79, is a corporate lawyer for Toyota
I couldn't help but think of My Cousin Vinny.
Well my father was a mechanic. His father was a mechanic. My mother's father was a mechanic. My three brothers are mechanics. Four uncles on my father's side are mechanics --
Very impressive background (Martin's, not Ms. Vito)
EDIT: After reading the article, I like the kid (I call him kid but he's twice my size)
ToddPhinluxury_boxGood stuff, Deej. Thanks. The knee-jerk reactions from some of this fan base gets out of hand at times, especially when it comes to calling a draft pick a bust during his rookie preseason while neglecting the impact a position change from LT to RT can have on a player.
Mcduffie81subscriber"jdang307 wrote:
I couldn't help but think of My Cousin Vinny.
Very impressive background (Martin's, not Ms. Vito)
EDIT: After reading the article, I like the kid (I call him kid but he's twice my size)
You're 3ft 3 ????!
"There is nothing to fear, except everyone trying to tackle me." - Ted Ginn Jr.
Ohio Fanaticsubscriber"phinsational wrote:
Good stuff, Deej. Thanks. The knee-jerk reactions from some of this fan base gets out of hand at times, especially when it comes to calling a draft pick a bust during his rookie preseason while neglecting the impact a position change from LT to RT can have on a player.
All you can do is roll your eyes at our over-reacting fan base and gain satisfaction when they are wrong.
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shourightNew MemberBoy has THAT guy improved, come to think of it. My lord. Could you imagine if he was still playing the way he was in the preseason?
FinNastymoderatorLooks like all the reps we force fed him during training camp/preseason are paying off. That decision was questioned at the time, but the constant repetition has helped him get comfortable quicker. The position still isnt second nature to him yet. He'll continue to get better just in that regard alone, aside from developing as a player...
djphinfansubscriber"FinNasty wrote:
Looks like all the reps we force fed him during training camp/preseason are paying off. That decision was questioned at the time, but the constant repetition has helped him get comfortable quicker. The position still isnt second nature to him yet. He'll continue to get better just in that regard alone, aside from developing as a player...
Our oline coach called it, in preseason he predicted both would be starting, this when they were both struggling mightily..
jdang307subscriber"Mcduffie81 wrote:
You're 3ft 3 ????!
Size, not height (although I should have said weight).
I'm 145 lbs. He's over 300.
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