Has Jonathan Casillas responded since flashing some things?
“Yes. He responded okay. Obviously he wasn’t as much of a standout the very next week and it was because he became a marked man. But his growth is good. There’s a learning curve with all young players. I laugh and I kind of smile. You guys kind of ran with it when I talked about Patrick (Robinson). Until I can trust those young guys, Al Woods, Junior Galette, Jay Ross, Jon Casillas, Stanley Arnoux, Chip Vaught all those guys, they have to prove themselves in competition and under stress. There’s going to be growth throughout the year with the young players who do make the team. I do like what I’m seeing out of Jon. He has to keep going. A big part of it will be will his body hold up? He’s not a big kid and he plays violent and strong. Hopefully his body parts hold together.” Is Scott Shanle’s move to the strongside difficult? “No, there wasn’t any mental or selfish difficulties. How can we have the best 25 or 30 guys on the team. His versatility athletically benefits us defensively, be
