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He's still more than likely behind all of Revis, Browner, Arrington, Dennard, and Ryan. Most media members seem to be projecting Ryan to start opposite Revis based on what they've seen in TC, and Dennard hasn't had much practice time yet.
It's still pretty crazy to assume he's overtaken anyone on the depth chat that has played in the NFL yet.
That doesn't mean he can't or won't, but it's been 2 preseason games, he has NOT shown more than any of those guys yet.
First team reps right now are about evaluation vs greater Talent, if he starts opposite of Revis in week 3, the dress rehearsal game, then maybe you're onto something, but as of right now his start is about evaluation, not positioning on the depth chart.
Agreed. Rarely, if ever (aside from maybe QB), do you see a player come on from nowhere and automatically shoot up the depth charts above proven, veteran, NFL talent ahead of him.
Butler needs a start somewhere, and right now he's giving himself that start by making his case for the 53. From there, he can get some rotational reps in the 4th quarter, along with being in line to take over for injury situations.
That said, as I pointed out earlier---should any one of Dennard, Ryan, Browner, or Arrington decide to start slipping, they'd have Malcolm Butler staring at them in the rear view mirror and ready to take one of their spots. The thought of leaping over multiple players however, isn't realistic.