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All depends on practice performances I would think. If the veterans do get to starting again at least we know we have some solid depth back there and young guys that can improve and can step up.

Speaking of coming back from injuries, what is the status on Mikell and Thomas and Norman? Should they all be playing against Arizona?

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I think you work the young guys in and give your banged up starter 10+ plays off or so a game. It would go a long way to keeping them healthy down the stretch, not to mention it gives Lester and Melvin solid experience.

 

And while I'm at it, why can we have all 52 on the roster active for game day? We're paying them, they should be available for the game. The owners need to change that rule like ASAP, it's stupid that they all can't dress out for the game. 

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Funny how the opinion on Norman has changed around here.   :)   I remember the Ron Rivera is stupid for not starting him post.  Along with the he is the "best cornerback in the NFCS".  

 

That being said, I hope he doesn't see the field as well.  He looks broken mentally from the abuse last year and this year.   We have all seen it happen before.... I think his name was Jake Delhomme.  

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It seems to me that Norman doesn't have his head into the game,film room, and listening to what he is instructed to do. Way to many mental lapses to see the field as a starter since he blows to many assignments. White is Hungary and seems to have some natural talent that can't be taught,also his ego appears to be in check which helps.

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