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Originally Posted by Defensewins
We need to break the habit of being happy with a mediocre player just because we get by with them or because he is a nice guy and everybody likes him.
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Man, you hit the nail on the head with that one. Amazingly, Taylor Jacobs has the same type of following.
And I hear what you're saying about Dockery, too. Many times, the guard position just isn't very glamorous. They get the most attention when they're able to pull and get some good speed around the end, but Dockery's not exactly known for that. At times, about the only thing you can say for him is that he plays left guard. That's it. There's really nothing special about him. But maybe he's just one of those unsung heroes that does his job, and the only time you know you miss him is when he's gone.
I'm willing to cut Dockery some more slack. As was the case with Ed Simmons if you remember, it can take several seasons for some O-linemen to make a name for themselves.