NFL Rookie of the Year Power Rankings
Matthew Stafford helped the Lions win a game but he’s hurt now and, well, the Lions still have just one win. So he slips to honorable mention. Meanwhile, you’ll see some other names jump into the fold….
1. Knowshon Moreno, Denver Broncos—Leading all rookie running backs with 337 yards and 2 total TDs. And with Denver’s crazy backfield situation, look for more of this kid in the coming weeks.
2. James Laurinaitis, St. Louis Rams—With 31 tackles and 9 assists, not only does Laurinaitis lead all rookies in total tackles, but playing on a crappy team his numbers are approaching Ray Lewis’. That’s really saying something.
3. Mark Sanchez, New York Jets—Though he stopped throwing to the other team this past week, he didn’t exactly have gaudy numbers as his team lost its second straight game.
4. Hakeem Nicks, New York Giants—Even though Steve Smith and Mario Manningham are leading the way in the Meadowlands, this rookie has shown great hands and some nice moves and has a really bright future catching passes from Eli Manning.
5. Michael Oher, Baltimore Ravens—Started at left tackle last week and held Antwan Odom, the NFL’s sack leader, to zero sacks. That’s impressive.
Honorable mention: Matthew Stafford, Lions; Jeremy Maclin, Eagles
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What about Mike Wallace for the 6-time super bowl champs!?
The Pittsburgh Steelers!
Clay Matthews has been a beast for the Pack!
I think knoshon moreno deserves it
Mike Wallace doesnt deserve anything.
percy harvin matt stafford and knowshon moreno are the best three of each offensive position.
I can’t believe you don’t have Percy Harvin on that list.
You are all crazy… Brain Cushing need I say more.
Jairus Byrd leads the league in picks.
A vote for nobody else just ain’t don’t make no sense.
I cant belive Austin Collie, Percy Hrvin, or Mike Wallace are not on this list. Mark Sanchez is not doing so well anymore.
this list is a joke… percy harvin??
offense: percy harvin, michale oher, austin collie
defense: brian orakpo, brian cushing, James laurinaitis
Hakeem Nicks deserves the award. Steve Smith has over 1100 yards in receiving, Manningham has 800 yards, Jacobs has over 800 yards rushing, Bradshaw has over 800 yards rushing, so with all those great number has is Nicks still able to have over 800 yards receiving, leads all rookies in receptions, 2nd in tds, and still have over 800 yards receiving. Harvin as been sub-par as a receiver. He has 2 kickoff returns but that’s not offense that’s special teams. Nicks deserves it and if not him Austin Collie. We have to get back o what makes football a great game and stop with the popularity contest.
Guys, look at the date: This list was compiled in October.
It’s 10 weeks old – give it a rest.
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