Stephen Hill gets mentor help from former Georgia Tech teammates

by Ryan Ebert

In an attempt to help make an easier transition from college to the NFL, WRs Demaryius Thomas and Calvin Johnson Jr. are mentoring Jets rookie Stephen Hill. All receivers came from Georgia Tech in which they play the triple-option offense. 

"It was kind of tough because being in the triple-option, you’re in two receivers most of the time," Thomas said. "We didn’t have many routes to go over or combinations of routes. When I first got here and saw the playbook, it was kind of tough because you had all sorts of things thrown your way. You’ve got to get used to audibles. We never did audibles in college."

Demaryius Thomas was drafted with the #22 pick by the Denver Broncos in the 2010 NFL Draft, but struggled to make his transition to the NFL with a broken foot he suffered before the NFL Scouting Combine and the lockout which prevented him from working out with his coaching staff. While working out on his own Thomas also suffered a broken Achilles during the lockout. Thomas is looking to help out Hill who is healthy and able to participate for OTAs and minicamps.

"(Thomas said) just make sure you stay in the playbook," Hill said. "We actually have coverages in the playbook to make sure we know what’s going on. He told me to ask questions of guys in the locker room because you’ve got to find answers."