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| E-Rod reels one in in Practice #1. Courtesy: AP Photos |
By Vaughn McClure
Tribune reporter
Evan Rodriguez did his best Brandon impersonation Thursday: Brandon Marshall, not Manumaleuna.
Rodriguez,
the rookie fourth-round draft pick from Temple, looked rather
sure-handed while hauling in passes down the seam. He was as impressive
as any rookie on the field on a rough first day of camp – at least for
the offense.
``That’s my job,’’ Rodriguez said of catching the
ball. ``It was exciting to be out there some with the first team. Just
being on the field in general, right now it’s a learning process for me.
I’m coming along slowly, but today was the first step. Tomorrow’s a new
day.’’
Rodriguez, who admitted struggling miserably during
minicamp, was wise to temper his enthusiasm. As promising as he looked
Thursday behind Kellen Davis and Matt Spaeth, viewpoints could change if
he stumbles during Friday’s afternoon practice. That’s why it’s
important not to read too much into performances in the early stages of
camp – like Marshall dropping a few balls or rookie receiver Alshon
Jeffery fumbling after the catch.
