"I look at it like this: When I'm a parent, I got three kids. They all go at a different rate in terms of - I have an expectation of what I think they should do and how I think they should mature. They don't do it at my rate, though. They do it at their own. Players have that same type of mode of operation. It's consistency, it's the standard of work that we approach it with."
"How often can I build that recall? How often can I get him to use his inside hand? How often can I get him to do that, right? Because he's got to build that recall. He's got to build that feel. People say muscle memory, but it's that recall, that memory of how it occurred. How often can I force him to do that? To use his hands every time, to stay inside-out, to keep his feet moving and mirror the defender."
Jonah Savaiinaea, a second-round pick, is six games into his NFL tenure and must improve fundamentals across the board as he adapts to immediate playing responsibilities. Development varies by player; some benefit from Year 1 mentorship while others must start and learn in game situations. Foundational elements targeted include consistent use of the inside hand, staying inside-out, keeping feet moving, and mirroring defenders to build recall and feel. Repetition and standard work habits are necessary to create muscle memory and on-field instincts. Progress will occur at the player's individual pace and requires structured, daily reinforcement of techniques.
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