Priority, I don't think he'll be this year's Eric Hicks. He might be 2002 or 2003's Eric Hicks, but I think he's too raw to make an immediate impact, and like Hicks, it will take a couple of years for him to really emerge and make an impact.
Right now I'd be happy with him getting some practice time in...
And I'm telling you folks right now, Downing is better than I/we thought. We may be okay at DT in the not-so-distant future (i.e. not this year, but next, after these guys get a little "seasoning").
Keep your fingers crossed and NO MORE NEGATIVE VIBES! Think positive things and build some good karma...
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