This will be GREAT news if it stays true. I know it is just in shirts and shorts but he really needs to have a good start to start believing in himself. I went back lastnight and was watching some of his 2010 season. He looked like a different player when Gabbert was his QB. He actually was a pretty good blocker that year as well. Then in 2011 he was just terrible at everything, and that is the player we got last year. But his play in 2010 was pretty solid. He was their go to guy in the clutch, he played with confidence and they even had him blocking at the POA in crucial situations at times. He was really aggressive and blocked guys well after the play was past him. Then the next year all of that was gone.
Some players never have to work, they are just that much better than those around them. Then they get to a higher level and everyone is as good as they are and they have to learn how to get more out of their talents. It is a completely different world for them to have to fight for being the best rather than just walking on the field. Some decide to give up and just figure there are better things in the world to try. That is what I thought I saw on Hard Knocks, he looked like he just gave up. Some time between then and now he has decided he will give it a go. Only time will tell if he can turn it on and become a player. But at least now he has a shot. The NFL is 90% mental, he had to get his mind right before he could even find out if he might have what it takes.
Lets hope he gets off to an early start and he will get his confidence going, and we may end up with a player after all. He made me sick last year, but now I can't help but pull for him. He is a fin after all. I wish him all the best.
