Will Monroe Freeling's time in Georgia pressure cooker expedite his NFL learning curve?

Monroe Freeling will step on the Carolina Panthers’ practice field this week for rookie minicamp, beginning the much-discussed development that NFL observers have awaited since the offensive tackle announced he was forgoing his senior season at Georgia to enter the draft.When the Panthers selected Freeling with the 19th pick, many fans viewed the move as a long-term play, since Freeling only started one full season for the Bulldogs. With his size (6-7, 315 pounds) and athleticism, the buzzword concerning him has been “upside.”Advertisement