Age is just a number, but it’s also a cautionary tale when discussing talented Patriots rookie Christian Gonzalez.
Both attributes were subtly on display Tuesday. Gonzalez mixed in with the first defense. Presnap, he seemed to have his responsibilities down during communication, sending hand signals to teammates. Post-snap, what impressed me was the way he would stop when covering comeback and change-of-direction routes. Even though he’s a longer guy, he just sinks and stops on a dime and breaks forward really smoothly.
What’s not to like? Nothing. So then what’s there to be wary of when projecting? Gonzalez’ date of birth. He is 20. He can’t legally order a beer until the end of the month . He was the third-youngest player in the 2023 draft. When the season begins on September 10, Gonzalez will be 21 years, two months and 13 days old.
Now, you can find 25-year-olds who act 15. And you can find 20-year-olds more mature than 30-somethings. Look at Gronk. He was 20 when he was drafted in 2010. And look how mature he was. Never mind. Outlier. The point is, it’s hard to forecast how a kid who was going to his high school prom in 2020 is going to perform, regardless of the physical package.
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