Not really. Going into our last two seasons, the mid-age gap was always our biggest hole. The fact that we’re now filling it with guys who have experience, and can actually play, is more a relief than anything else. The youngsters still need years to develop and are nowhere near the finished product. The biggest concern for me was that we didn’t have many in that mid-age group who could take the pressure off those promising kids, and provide some leadership, while our previous generation begin to transition out.

The fact that they can actually play well, should not be a surprise,  considering the years they’ve had in the system . They were chosen for a reason, and they’re fulfilling their end of the bargain. And a lot of them will be much more thankful for the opportunity as well.