John Hughes IL FA Mon 7/23/12 9:55 AM
John Hughes
IL FA
The Akron Beacon-Journal considers third-round rookie John Hughes the front-runner for a starting defensive tackle job.
Phil Taylor (pectoral) is out indefinitely, leaving a sizable hole next to Ahtyba Rubin. Scott Paxson ran with the starters for most of minicamp, but he's just a backup-caliber journeyman. GM Tom Heckert sees Hughes as a run-stuffer.