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I would bet Mayo starts from day 1 (with the caveat that in the first few weeks, he may not be 'called the starter' but will play the 1st or 2nd most snaps at the ILB position).
The concept that BB holds rookies back is a misconception.
Seymour, Light, Wilson, Mankins, Koppen, Wilfork, Graham all started basically from the get go.
Maroney was not held back at all, but had Dillon to split time with. Warren didnt begin the year as astarter only because of the other players we had, and was a starter by mid-year. Kaczur and OCallahan played a lot as rookies. Samuel was the nickel week 1. Hobbs started in his rookie year.
There are very few draft choices who turned out to be good picks that werent on the field immediately.
In reality the fact is that BB doesnt play his bad draft picks as rookies, but the ones that are good picks play as much or more than other teams rookies (with the obvious obstacle that they are drafted by a team that has the most talent in the NFL)
That's exactly what I meant by "good feeling".
Although, I'm hoping Crable has more upside than what your suggesting.