hey poco, i really dont think he has anything to prove to anyone, the kid is a well polished well decorated college football player. myself, i think hes really under the radar right now..i think his situation is quite similar to Jake Long.. Jake skipped the senior bowl as well. and lost a little of his luster in the mainstream media..but the real football people knew he was a gem. Now i dont think that James is the level of player that Jake is, but i do think that James L will test very well at the combine and pick up steam going into the draft. if english, sintim and cushisg are off the board i would welcome him here with open arms.