Miami Dolphins rookies Kenneth Grant and Jonah Savaiinaea get these tips from veterans
Miami Dolphins center Aaron Brewer has seen those highlights of rookie guard Jonah Savaiinaea, just like you.
"Special," Brewer said of Savaiinaea. "Big dude. But he's a big dude who can move. As soon as I seen really every position who was drafted, I'm looking up highlights, combine, all that good stuff."
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Brewer said he quickly reached out to Savaiinaea.
"Let him know I was excited to work with him," Brewer said. "As soon as you get here. I'm just trying to give him that mentality and get him to the standard, ASAP."
Miami used their first two picks to build the trenches. First it was massive defensive tackle Kenneth Grant, followed by massive guard Savaiinaea.
In the same way veterans like Brewer, James Daniels and Austin Jackson will be called upon to help Savaiinaea, Grant will be mentored by Zach Sieler.
Michigan defensive lineman Kenneth Grant (78) celebrates after Ohio State misses a field goal during the second half at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.
Grant would be wise to listen to and watch how Sieler moves and operates.
"I'll tell any rookies that come in, I've told guys over the years that came through here, like, look, like 'What you did in college is awesome, but like the real show starts now,'" Sieler said.
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"I don't know if that's what you worked for your whole life. There's a whole different level of attitudes now. And like, this is guys' livelihoods. I mean, these guys have families. These guys have kids that they're trying to take care of. So, just don't mess around. Like, it's time to get real."
Miami Dolphins to lean on rookies Kenneth Grant, Jonah Savaiinaea
In an ideal world, Sieler-Grant has a similar impact to past duos of Sieler-Calais Campbell and Sieler-Christian Wilkins.
Sieler is more ready than even to push young teammates.
Brewer, the center, said there were things he learned from veterans as a rookie that he's kept with him since.
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"I would say be proactive with my recovery," Brewer said. "Because you're young, you're young and full of energy. You just, you on the go. You're trying to impress coaches and pressure teammates and impress the vets. And the biggest part of longevity in this league is recovery. And so it's all like one. Don't wait later on down the line to start taking care of your body. Like, this is your moneymaker. Every single day, have your routine."
Nov 23, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Arizona Wildcats offensive lineman Jonah Savaiinaea (71) blocks in the second quarter against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
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