Arguably the biggest difference Colson has had to adjust to in the NFL? The speed of the game.
The former All-Pro linebacker acknowledged the speed of the game is much different than it is at the collegiate level for a linebacker and it takes some time to take it all in as a rookie, which is why he believes having a year to process everything could pay big dividends for Colson.
Look no further than Bowman himself, who played under 200 defensive snaps as a rookie, and benefitted from watching and learning in limited action.
"How fast it is," Bowman said. "You can make so many plays in college and the transition to the NFL is just totally different and the speed of the game is totally different. I think he learned that very fast. He's so eager to learn and make plays.
"I enjoyed redshirting in college, I enjoyed watching a lot more than playing my first year and I thought that helped me in college and the NFL, just seeing how things are done," Bowman continued. "Whereas, he was draft in the \[third\] round, he kind of has to be put into the fire really fast.
"I thought him learning, having those mistakes, having those bumps and bruises, is definitely going to help him this year," Bowman added.
The cause for excitement is not just the learning, however, but also the how Colson has been attacking preparation in the building.
The linebacker's approach has been mentioned, as he has been in the building working all offseason and attacking it in all areas.
It's gotten the attention of both teammates and coaches alike.
"I'm pretty sure last year didn't go the way he wanted it to go with the injuries and everything like that, and he's working also," Perryman said. "He's been in here every day during the offseason."
He later added: "I would say he's locked in. He's been in the building every day, he's here before I am sometimes. He's locked in."