Didn't 'Spoon twist an ankle or some such during last season? And then his play nimmediately dropped off? I seem to recall something like that. Possible the Rams typically kept the minor injury hush-hush and let the player play through it - they did the same with Noteboom (when he could play) and Havs for the year when people were sdaying he had lost a step - was all washed up.

If so, ('Spoon hampered by nagging injury) I'd like to see him on the field. When he's right, he's a playmaker.

My sense with some others in the conversation:

Kendricks? Compelling as an athlete but doesn't seem to "get it" when awareness and quick decisions are mandatory on the field. Gotta haver that in a CB. If not there, athleticism doesn't matter.

Tomlinson? I had high hopes at first, but he's a penalty machine. Two parts to that: Coaching can take care of one, adapting techniques to NFL vs. college rules regarding contact; the other part is lodged in his helmet. Only he can learn to channel and control his aggression.