Learning From Mistakes: Newbie Raiders Can Learn From Vets

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Published: July 26, 2009

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... the Giants—have started mentorship programs for their rookies.

William C. Rhoden of the Times wrote, “The idea is that the veterans will shepherd young players through the minefield as if they were younger brothers and even sons.”

The program, Rhoden reports, started last year when Ravens’ veterans took the initiative to develop their teammates by taking younger players under their wings, preparing them for life in the NFL both on and off the field.

The article quotes Baltimore’s director of player development Harry Swayne as saying, “We are clueless as far as what manhood really is.”

The article goes on to talk mostly about finances, how once these young players enter the real world they need to spend wisely and leave their personal troubles off the field.

“It’s going to keep you in the NFL after you win that job,” said Giants director of player development Charles Way.

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