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Originally Posted by Mattyk72
Hey Joe, why do you think Taylor has struggled thus far in camp? Is he out of shape or is he just adjusting to the speed and complexity of the pro game?
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I don't know if I'd say he's struggled, but he hasn't played consistently well, either. He's shown some brief flashes of the tremendous athleticism he brings to the table, but he has yet to become a consistent factor in practice. I would say he does seem to be lagging a bit as far as the conditioning side of it, and obviously, for any rookie there is going to be a significant adjustment period to the speed, terminology and complexity of the game in the NFL.
I still think, barring any setbacks (whether or not this latest agent situation becomes a distraction remains to be seen), he will begin to step up his game, as he grows more comfortable with everything and his conditioning improves. It might be this week, it might not be until the end of the preseason, but he will come around. This coaching staff is top notch, and they will ensure that he is prepared by the time the regular season rolls around. If he hasn't progressed significantly by then, then we may want to start worrying. But don't expect him to be a Roy Williams or Ed Reed right out of the box, either. He's a rookie, and it's going to take some time.