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Originally Posted by chop
[url] Q: What are your expectations of Derrick Johnson?
VERMEIL: “I think he’ll end up being a starter; I think he’ll play well and I think he’ll be a candidate for the rookie of the year on defense. Other than that, I don’t have an opinion. (laughs)
“We haven’t played a game yet, but you just watch what he does on the practice field and watch him on tape, just watch his ability to diagnose quickly and flash into plays and all. The only thing he doesn’t have his experience.”
Q: Was there surprise in your draft room when he was available?
VERMEIL: “No, not really. We felt there was a chance he would be there. I think when Detroit picked the wide receiver, then looking at the other teams’ needs, we started thinking that he might drop to us.”
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The coaches are really rolling out the compliments on DJ.
Those 48 hrs of the offseason when we got Surtain and then DJ were unbelievable. Let's hope they translate into a real reemergence of our D
