But they happen and are likely to keep happening. The same with us. It's a precious commodity. A holdout solved. The Indianapolis Colts were happy when their first-round draft choice, Rob Morris, signed last week.
Linebacker is a tougher position to learn.
At running back, you use your instincts. I expect that it will take Rob a little bit longer to learn than it took Edgerrin. His late arrival concerns me, but I think we will still have plenty of time to get him ready. Howie Long, who was eligible for the Hall of Fame in 1999, thought for just a second that he had made it on the first ballot. Long's close friend Joe Makoid was also there and heard Long's name on ESPN, got excited, and called the hotel room to congratulate his buddy.