Quote Originally Posted by Patler View Post
But Myers is an established three-year starter, and Ryan is a returning vet with significant experience. Coaches know what to expect from them and take comfort in that. Each provides a known level of performance which coaches will have to feel is improved by the insertion of a rookie into the lineup. It is a reasonably high hurdle.
I listened to the steno presser. He said the guys who stepped into the leadership role after Bakh left were Elg and Meyers.

They like Meyers a lot more than fans do. I can see that in their decision making and hear it in their words.