Despite a strong showing in the final preseason game with the starters, Mason Cole’s game started streak is likely over.
The second-year center lost his battle with veteran A.Q. Shipley for the starting center position.
From Coach Kingsbury:
“We feel like Mason is very valuable at a number of positions, whether it’s center or guard,” Kingsbury said. “He can get us through a game at tackle, even. So he’s maybe the most valuable O-lineman we have.”
That’s the rub. As Walter pointed out yesterday, there seems to be a continued missed opportunity for young players to grow into a stable role.