Looking down the long list of my favorite players in history, or some of the top fan favorites over the years, how many of those players were un-drafted or drafted in a later round? They had to show up to OTAs and training camp and work harder than they ever have.
Not that your star players don’t work hard, but these C players need heart. Talent can only take you so far. After that, you need perseverance, confidence, and heart. You need these attributes to make it the distance and show their coaches and teammates they’re there to stay and make a difference on the team.