A big jump for Troup and Carrington in Year 2?
There’s a common perception that the majority of NFL players make their greatest gains from their first to their second year in the league. The benefit of a full NFL offseason combined with the knowledge gained after taking their lumps as rookies and fighting through their first 16-game schedule usually has them poised to raise their game a few notches. After getting time on the field as rookies, Buffalo’s defensive staff is hopeful that perception becomes reality for Torell Troup and Alex Carrington.
Bills defensive line coach Giff Smith believes that both Troup and Carrington have bring futures and stand a very good chance of being fixtures in Buffalo’s defensive front for years to come. Troup was largely a rotational player as a rookie appearing in 15 games including a pair of starts. The grind of his first NFL season however, took a toll on his body.
“He had an issue with his back and hamstrings during his rookie season,” said Smith.
Bills defensive line coach Giff Smith believes that both Troup and Carrington have bring futures and stand a very good chance of being fixtures in Buffalo’s defensive front for years to come. Troup was largely a rotational player as a rookie appearing in 15 games including a pair of starts. The grind of his first NFL season however, took a toll on his body.
“He had an issue with his back and hamstrings during his rookie season,” said Smith.
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