Center Jonah Monheim made his second start of the season for Hainsey against the Colts Sunday, with Udinski on Thursday calling the rookie seventh-round selection’s impact “huge.”
“Not only out there on the field being able to step in, but even in the meeting rooms, in the classroom, in the walkthroughs … his communication, his preparation is phenomenal,” Udinski said. “He’s the same guy every week, every day, consistent, diligent, hardworking. Not only preparation, but his effort and strain and physicality and finish out there on the field.
“Probably can’t say enough good things about Jonah. I know I feel that way. I believe the guys feel that way playing with him. The communication was still at our standard, trying to get everyone on the same page. Of course we have things we can improve here and there, but for him to be able to handle that as a rookie is really impressive.”