I've decided I'm going to do an entire series on the NFL, whatever that may be. News in the Preseason, rankings, Mike Vick...whatever. This is the second list in the series, top 5 impact offensive rookies.
1. Adrian Peterson, RB, Minnesota. AD is the real deal. Although he's splitting carries with Chester Taylor, he should still make a big impact with an inexperienced quarterback at the helm. He should get plenty of touches, and have a nice rookie season.
2. Calvin Johnson, WR, Detroit. Johnson is big, at 6'5'', and fast, running a 4.3 40 time. The offensive mastermind himself, Mike Martz, should make Johnson a huge threat in the Lions' offense. He'll give Johnson a big role in the Detroit offense. And CJ will succeed.
3. Anthony Gonzalez, WR, Indianapolis. Although Gonzalez was not the featured receiver at Ohio State (Ted Ginn Jr.), the replacement for Brandon Stokely should have a solid rookie season. He's the better receiver although Ginn got more headlines. Plus, his QB's Peyton Manning. Why wouldn't Gonzalez have a solid year?
4. Greg Olsen, TE, Chicago. Olsen will be the solid TE QB Rex Grossman needs. Olsen, with Desmond Clark, will allow Lovie Smith to open up the offense and use two-tight end sets. Olsen is big and physical and will be a dangerous threat.
5. Marshawn Lynch, RB, Buffalo. Lynch is one of the favorites for ROY. Lynch will most likely be the starter in Buffalo so he should get plenty of touches. He is always a threat for the big play and has the makings of a perennial Pro Bowl player.
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If that's in order, then Marshawn should be 1st or 2nd.
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gonzo will never be nothing more than a 3rd string receiver, good call on AD though.
edubb9197
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I'm making a very bold prediction, but I say that Calvin Johnson will have a similar impact to the impact that Randy Moss had in his rookie year. Probably not as good, but very similar. This guy is just as big, just as fast, and he's got as good hands as Randy Moss.
Bah Humbug
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The problem with CJ is that there's only one ball to go around. Gonzo will have a great impact as a 3rd WR. For the Bears, Olsen provides the ability to stretch the zones and the middle of the field will be open for other options.
waituntilnextyearfan
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Nice job. It's not like you had to send it to me 9 times. lol.
DJTG_2010
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where would you rank Brian Leonard because he can block, run over people and jump over people?
RBNYJPAngelisGod
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Sorry I sent it to you so many times DJTG. I guess we're in alot of the same groups!
erwin: Bye, ****.
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Now, although I am a big Rutgers fan, I would not rank Leonard up here. He will make a big impact and find the end zone but if I had to rank him he would probably be 4 or 5, if I HAD to.
erwin: Bye, ****.
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gonzo=huge bust, just watch...
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I believe Levi Brown, yes Levi brown will make a huge impact as the cardinals tackle he will protect Leinart back side and make nice size wholes for Edgerin James and will make a great improvement to the cards terrible O-line. I'm not sure if when you say impact player if that includes lineman but if not i think Dwade Bowe for the Chief is going to be really good and help out LJ and Croyle.
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Nice blog. Olsen will be great this year.
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How about Matt Schaub he was the Texans second round pick.
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Joe thomas Sidey Rice second round pick from the vikings
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