Jon Beason out for the season Posted by Gerardo Orlando (09/12/2011 @ 3:56 pm) Pittsburgh Steelers’ Heath Miller (L) runs the ball for a first down against Carolina Panthers’ Jon Beason in the second quarter of their NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania December 23, 2010. REUTERS/Jason Cohn (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) Carolina fans were probably thrilled to see Cam Newton throw for over 400 yards in week one, but now they get news that linebacker Jon Beason is out for the season with a torn Achilles. You only have to look at Beason’s contract to see his importance to the team. The team gave him a $20 million signing bonus last month on a $51.3 million, six-year contract.
Meanwhile, the Chiefs lost Eric Berry for the season to add to the misery of their week-one blowout loss, and the block thrown by Stevie Johnson of the Bills is drawing some criticism. NFL Week 17 ROY power rankings Posted by Mike Farley (01/08/2011 @ 9:00 am)
The top guys we chose on offense and defense should run away with these awards, but stranger things have happened. Offensive rookie of the year power rankings 1. Sam Bradford, St. Louis Rams—Almost led the Rams to a playoff berth, but either way had a great rookie year—3512 yards, 18 TDs, with 15 picks. 2. Aaron Hernandez/Rob Gronkowski, New England Patriots—Along with their QB, these two guys are probably the biggest reason the Patriots are 14-2. Check out these combined numbers – 87 catches, 1109 yards, 16 touchdowns. For two rookies! 3. Mike Williams, Tampa Bay Bucs—Finished with 11 touchdowns and was a big reason the Bucs became relevant again this season. 4. Colt McCoy, Cleveland Browns—Can someone explain to me how this guy fell to the second half of the third round of last April’s draft? 5. Christopher Ivory, New Orleans Saints—In just 12 games, had 716 yards and 5 scores Defensive rookie of the year power rankings 1. Ndamukong Suh, Detroit Lions—Led all DTs with 10 sacks, but more importantly, earned the respect of everyone and had O-coordinators having to game plan against him. 2. Devin McCourty, New England Patriots—Finished with 7 picks and 82 total tackles. 3. Eric Berry, Kansas City Chiefs—With Cassel, Charles and Bowe, the Chiefs now have a game-changer on defense too. 4. Joe Haden, Cleveland Browns—65 tackles and 6 picks on a team that is going to be really good in a year or two. 5. Jason Pierre-Paul, New York Giants—Everyone wondered what the Giants would do with another defensive end, but this kid exceeded everyone’s expectations. Posted in: NFL Tags: Aaron Hernandez, Christopher Ivory, Cleveland Browns, Colt McCoy, Detroit Lions, Devin McCourty, eric berry, Jason Pierre-Paul, Joe Haden, Kansas City Chiefs., Mike Williams, National Football League, Ndamukong Suh, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, NFL, NFL rookie of the year, Rob Gronkowski, Sam Bradford, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Bucs
NFL Week 16 ROY power rankings Posted by Mike Farley (01/02/2011 @ 9:00 am)
It’s definitely been a solid year for rookies in the NFL, and here are the top offensive and defensive ones ranked in order of who we think wins the honors for 2010: Offensive rookie of the year power rankings 1. Sam Bradford, St. Louis Rams—Led the Rams to the team’s biggest victory in years last Sunday, and has to do it again this Sunday. 2. Aaron Hernandez/Rob Gronkowski, New England Patriots—These two guys continue to put up ridiculous numbers if you combine them (81 catches, 1007 yards, 15 TDs). 3. Mike Williams, Tampa Bay Bucs—Two more TDs gave this kid 10 on the season, and he’s on the verge of 1000 yards. 4. Dez Bryant, Dallas Cowboys—He had 8 TDs (receiving and return) through 13 games before getting injured. 5. Colt McCoy, Cleveland Browns—Okay, so this time the young McCoy had a rough go against the Ravens, but we won’t wipe him off the list. Defensive rookie of the year power rankings 1. Ndamukong Suh, Detroit Lions—60 tackles and 9 sacks through 15 games for a DT is amazing for anyone, much less a rookie. 2. Devin McCourty, New England Patriots—He hasn’t had an INT since Week 13, but the guy is all over the field making plays. 3. Eric Berry, Kansas City Chiefs—I’m sure U of Tennessee fans winced when they saw their former star return a pick for a TD against the Titans. 4. Joe Haden, Cleveland Browns—Had another pick against Baltimore along with five tackles. You think Mike Holmgren knows what he’s doing or what? 5. Jason Pierre-Paul, New York Giants—Even though he’s on a line that already has Justin Tuck and Osi Umenyiora, JPP has 29 tackles, 5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and 6 passes deflected. I think Jerry Reese chose well when many doubted this kid. Posted in: NFL Tags: Aaron Hernandez, Cleveland Browns, Colt McCoy, Dallas Cowboys, defensive rookie, Detroit Lions, Devin McCourty, Dez Bryant, eric berry, Jason Pierre-Paul, Joe Haden, Kansas City Chiefs., Mike Williams, National Football League, Ndamukong Suh, New England Patriots, New York Giants, NFL, NFL rookie of the year, offensive rookie, Rob Gronkowski, Sam Bradford, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Bucs
NFL Week 15 ROY power rankings Posted by Mike Farley (12/25/2010 @ 10:00 am)
There was an article in USA Today’s Sports Weekly about what a solid rookie class this has been, and it’s so true. Offensive rookie of the year power rankings 1. Sam Bradford, St. Louis Rams—He’s thrown for 3065 yards on a team that won one game last season, and might possibly lead them to a playoff berth. 2. Aaron Hernandez/Rob Gronkowski, New England Patriots—Between them, 953 yards and 13 TDs through 14 games. Those are Antonio Gates-esque numbers. 3. Colt McCoy, Cleveland Browns—Did you need more proof that this kid is the future at QB? Yeah, the Browns lost to the Bengals, but McCoy put up 243 yards with 2 TDs and no picks, and completed 19 of 25 for a ridiculous 76% completion percentage. 4. Mike Williams, Tampa Bay Bucs—Through 14 games—58/880/8, and a big reason for the Bucs’ resurgence this year. 5. Dez Bryant, Dallas Cowboys—As electrifying a young player the NFL has seen in a long time. Defensive rookie of the year power rankings 1. Ndamukong Suh, Detroit Lions—Becoming a defensive leader on his team as a rookie, and helping the young Lions become respectable again. 2. Devin McCourty, New England Patriots—Not only does this young stud have 6 interceptions, but he has 77 total tackles to rank near the top for NFL corners. 3. Eric Berry, Kansas City Chiefs—This is a guy you just don’t throw the ball near, and even if you don’t , he has ridiculous closing speed. 4. Joe Haden, Cleveland Browns—McCoy is the offensive bright spot, Haden the defensive one on a team showing promise in the Holmgren regime. 5. Earl Thomas, Seattle Seahawks—Hasn’t had a pick in a while, but his 5 still ranks near the top in the NFL. Posted in: NFL Tags: Aaron Hernandez, Cleveland Browns, Colt McCoy, Dallas Cowboys, Devin McCourty, Dez Bryant, Earl Thomas, eric berry, Joe Haden, Kansas City Chiefs., Mike Williams, National Football League, Ndamukong Suh, New England Patriots, NFL, NFL defensive rookie of the year, NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, NFL rookie of the year, Rob Gronkowski, Sam Bradford, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Bucs
NFL Week 14 ROY power rankings Posted by Mike Farley (12/18/2010 @ 9:00 am) Since they vote for offensive and defensive rookies, lets’ change it up this week…
Offensive rookie of the year power rankings 1. Sam Bradford, St. Louis Rams—We’ll let the New Orleans game slide. For now. 2. Aaron Hernandez/Rob Gronkowski, New England Patriots—You shut one out, and the other will burn you. Or, of course, will Deion Branch and Wes Welker. 3. Mike Williams, Tampa Bay Bucs—Was almost shut out by Redskins, but like Bradford, we’ll let it slide because he’s had such as great season on a promising young team. 4. Colt McCoy, Cleveland Browns—He will get the start Sunday against Cincinnati after missing a few games with an ankle injury. Let’s see if it makes a difference, because McCoy has sparked the Browns before. 5. Dez Bryant, Dallas Cowboys—The Cowboys sure missed him against the Eagles. Defensive rookie of the year power rankings
1. Ndamukong Suh, Detroit Lions—Is anyone really surprised at the ease the big fella transitioned into the NFL? 2. Devin McCourty, New England Patriots—6 picks leads all rookies. 3. Earl Thomas, Seattle Seahawks—Quiet the last few weeks, but who wants to throw in his direction? 4. Eric Berry, Kansas City Chiefs—Berry’s interception against the Chargers was the only good play of the game for his team, and it was a thing of beauty. 5. Joe Haden, Cleveland Browns—His five picks is right behind Thomas, and his overall play has been stellar. Posted in: NFL Tags: Aaron Hernandez, Cleveland Browns, Colt McCoy, Dallas Cowboys, defensive rookie, Detroit Lions, Devin McCourty, Dez Bryant, Earl Thomas, eric berry, Joe Haden, Kansas City Chiefs., Mike Williams, Ndamukong Suh, New England Patriots, NFL, NFL rookie of the year, offensive rookie, Rob Gronkowski, Sam Bradford, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Bucs
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