Elam will be fine. Both Elam and Benford looked good at the beginning of the season. By mid season we had a majority of back ups and rookies playing out there and the lack of starters in the system probably affected the rookies production. Going forward I would imagine throwing one rookie in with White and Poyer for support probably fares better than 2 rookies at CB and 2 back up safeties with no Edmunds and a depleeted D line. Physically there are so many pluses with our rookies they just need time in the system and mentoring with our guys who have been doing it.