Fans had to love the immediate reaction to the San Francisco 49ers drafting former Indiana defensive tackle C.J. West last April.
The No. 113 overall pick made it clear he "hated quarterbacks," which is great news for a Niners defensive line that lacked serious thump from the interior over the last few seasons. And, despite being a first-year pro, West seems to be trending in the right direction to make an impact right away.
Prior to Monday's training camp practices, it would have been hard to truly gauge just how much of a thump the rookie would have.