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Today’s NFL rookies still have to earn their stripes, but the environment has changed over the years. The new blood is absolutely allowed to come in talking a big game; they simply have to prove it when the time comes or be harshly discredited.
No longer a rookie, but remember Juju Smith-Schuster?
Vonn Bell DID NOT like JuJu Smith-Schuster's dance.
— Kara Lattanzio (@karamarie110) December 22, 2020
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Seattle Seahawks top pick D’Wayne Eskridge already has a priceless quote throwing subtle shade.
Eskridge is a very, very fast receiver, but he apparently gains a lot from watching those...less gifted than himself.
Enter subtle jab at our very favorite Adam Thielen:
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It’s polite, even contains a bit of a compliment, but he called Thielen slow four times and I’m all about this.
Tre Brown’s quote is even better because it involves a current teammate.
During his pro day, the fourth-round cornerback (who is short) had some things he needed to get off his chest about silencing any critics.
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If we get any footage out of training camp this year, I’m sure Brown will have more than a few opportunities to go against DK Metcalf in the coming months.
I do not envy that first encounter when Brown will presumably value his own life and recant the whole “I’m faster” bit, but I am excited aplenty to see how he shows against one of the best in the league.
Be careful what you wish for, and welcome to Seattle!