not being the starter yet is the best thing for him

Because, for one, he will play throughout these three preseason games. He needs all the reps.

It would be great to have him come in and be ready to start week 1. But that was very the likely scenario. Could he be ready week 8 after their bye? Maybe. Week 12? Maybe. He'll be one of their game day actives and, for now, that's the best thing.