I've been one of EJ's biggest critics since the moment we drafted him but I have to admit I'm very proud of his resiliency this preseason.
He looked wretched in OTAs.
He got off to an equally wretched start to begin training camp.
But he kept his head up and managed to overcome adversity and get better and better each consecutive week.
It shows a great deal of character and he deserves kudos for that.
A lot of guys would have gotten a poor attitude and digressed or flat out lost confidence. But EJ seems to be quietly playing like a man determined to remain in the mix.
I'm not saying this as someone who thinks he's going to start anytime soon. But I do think small victories deserve a pat on the back.
So I'm wishing the kid well tomorrow. He's earned some respect in my book.