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I hate that DeMarvion Overshown is hurt yet again. The guy just can't seem to catch a break. But there were already some concerns at middle linebacker, and now the position seems like it could be a real problem. Are you worried? Is it time to look for outside help? – Charles Williams/Wichita, KS

Patrik: You're about to get a heavy dose of rookie third-round pick Jaishawn Barham, that's what. Overshown is set to miss a couple of games, most likely, and that means Barham, who got plenty of reps at the MIKE (middle linebacker) in training camp and the preseason, will continue in that role without Overshown.

The first regular season glimpse of this was when Overshown exited the game against the Giants. The fact Barham was the first to get the nod there goes to Christian Parker's confidence in the former Wolverine, but expect growing pains for a first-year green dot at the NFL level. I'm not worried about Barham's physicality whatsoever, or even his football IQ, but I am wondering how long it'll take him to shrink his rookie learning curve to avoid being outsmarted by veteran offensive coordinators.