Just be good enough. Average enough, even. That’s been the hope for Cincinnati Bengals rookie left guard Cordell Volson. At least, that’s been the hope on the outside looking in.
Through his first seven starts, Volson has been along for the usual rookie offensive lineman roller coaster. Pass-rushers of elite caliber have taken advantage of him, and more suitable matchups have gone in his favor. He’s a long way from FCS football in the plains of the midwest, but sure enough, he’s looking more and more at home in Bengals stripes.
In his last three games, Volson ranks ninth out of 19 starting rookie offensive linemen in Pro Football Focus’ pass-blocking grade.