Wait your turn. B.J. Goodson knows all about it, which is why he appears to have handled his limited role as a rookie expertly as he moves on, rather quickly, to the next phase of his career with the Giants.
Goodson barely played at all in 2016 after arriving as a fourth-round draft pick from Clemson. He was one of the heart-and-soul members of a fearsome college defense but got on the field for only 13 snaps on defense with the Giants. This was the traditional learn-and-grow rookie season. Goodson was a mainstay on special teams (314 snaps) and a spectator while others ran around at linebacker.