PFF top ten rookies so far in 2011 (1 Viewer)

[Bracie Smathers]

Go to link for full read.

My link

Race for Rookie of the Year – The Defense Rises

1. Von Miller, OLB, Denver Broncos, +9.4 (123 snaps)

Controversy. But while the man below has made some errors, this guys hasn’t. Not just that, he’s made plays. Beating tackles for pressure and hits and making plays in the run game, Miller is number two on the year in our 3-4 OLB rankings.

.

2. Cam Newton, QB, Carolina Panthers, +10.8 (152 snaps)

Take away those second and third quarters and I couldn’t avoid giving it to the so far excellentNewton. He’s been remarkable, especially on balls thrown 20 yards or further. In that area he’s completed 10 of 15 (with one drop) for a league leading 370 yards. Second place is a result of the ‘all positions created equal’ philosophy this race embraces.

.

3. Phil Taylor, DT, Cleveland Browns, +5.7 (92 snaps)

So he hasn’t really been tested yet. So what.Tayloris fourth in our defensive tackle rankings after another solid showing. Leads all defensive tackles in stops with seven of them.

.

4. Mike Pouncey, C, Miami Dolphins, +4.4 (139 snaps)

Has made a better start to his NFL career than his brother did a year ago, yet nobody seems to have realized this. Was superb againstHouston, bossing both Shaun Cody and Earl Mitchell. Currently dominating our ‘Pouncey of the Year’ competition.

.

5. Ryan Kerrigan, OLB, Washington Redskins, +4.1 (108 snaps)

Could very well win the race if he plays Brandon Keith every week. Picked up four pressures and a sack on the Cardinals right tackle.

.

6. Jabaal Sheard, DE, Cleveland Browns, +3.3 (131 snaps)

An iron man who has missed just seven snaps in two games. So far making an impact with his pass rushing to the tune of one sack, two hits and three pressures in two games.

.

7. J.J. Watt, DE, Houston Texans, +3.1 (106 snaps)

Not so good against Miami where he picked up just the solitary hit, but he did block a field goal.

.

8. Tyron Smith, RT, Dallas Cowboys, +1.7 (140 snaps)

Would like for him to be a little more visible in the run game, but just two pressures given up in two games to date. Already represents big upgrade at RT spot for Cowboys.

.

9. A.J. Green, WR, Cincinnati Bengals, +2.1 receiver grade (124 snaps)

Got a glimpse of what he is capable of in Denver, catching 10 of 14 balls thrown his way as the Broncos defensive backs were simply overmatched against him.

.

10. Denarius Moore, WR, Oakland Raiders, +2.2 receiver grade (79 snaps)

Do you think Leodis McKelvin is glad to see the back of him?

.

.

On The Outside Looking In

What the other contenders need to do to enter the race.

.

Doug Baldwin, WR, Seattle: Needs more snaps (46) and targets (eight) to increase relevance.

Anthony Castonzo, LT, Indianapolis: Cut back on the penalties (two this week)

Andy Dalton, QB, Cincinnati Bengals: Play like he did this week against Denver (+4.1 rating)

Da’Quan Bowers, DE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: More playing time (44 snaps) and more pressure (two so far)

Akeem Ayers, OLB, Tennessee Titans: Tricky to make this list as a two-down linebacker with such stiff competition

Muhammad Wilkerson, DE, New York Jets: More impact plays like the safety against the Jaguars

Karl Klug, DT, Tennessee Titans: Generate pressure consistently, like he did against Baltimore (one sack, one hit and one hurry).

Randall Cobb, WR/ KR, Green Bay Packers: Take care of the ball.

.

 

[babydemon90]

Newton has to be #1 so far...

 

[DoubleG]

Newton has to be #1 so far...

Cam threw 3 picks last week when his team had a lead. He's been impressive, but far from perfect. While it was him that put them in position to win, it was also him that cost them the game.

 

[Shane Falco]

Go to link for full read.

My link

Race for Rookie of the Year – The Defense Rises

1. Von Miller, OLB, Denver Broncos, +9.4 (123 snaps)

Controversy. But while the man below has made some errors, this guys hasn’t. Not just that, he’s made plays. Beating tackles for pressure and hits and making plays in the run game, Miller is number two on the year in our 3-4 OLB rankings.

.

ehh, kind of stopped reading there. The Broncos play a 4-3

 

[Bracie Smathers]

Go to link for full read.

My link

Race for Rookie of the Year – The Defense Rises

1. Von Miller, OLB, Denver Broncos, +9.4 (123 snaps)

Controversy. But while the man below has made some errors, this guys hasn’t. Not just that, he’s made plays. Beating tackles for pressure and hits and making plays in the run game, Miller is number two on the year in our 3-4 OLB rankings.

.

ehh, kind of stopped reading there. The Broncos play a 4-3

PFF is a pretty good site even if you discount them for a simple error.Here are some other takes on this year's rookie crop two games into the season:

ESPN's/Scouts Inc Matt Williamson's top ten rookie list

ESPN Matt Williamson's rookie top ten

Ranking Player, position (draft position) Last week

1 Von Miller, Broncos LB (first round, No. 2)

Miller notched a sack and was a big-time playmaker once again for the Broncos in Week 2. I will catch all kinds of heat for having Miller over Cam Newton again this week, but I just really think he is slightly better at what he is asked to do right now than the Panthers' quarterback, who still needs to work on ball security. 1

2 Cam Newton, Panthers QB (first round, No. 1)

Newton has now thrown for more than 400 yards in each of his NFL starts. The Panthers lost both games, but it is sure hard to place much blame for that on the first overall pick. And, by the way, Newton led the Panthers with 53 yards rushing last week. 2

3 A.J. Green, Bengals WR (first round, No. 4)

Green is quickly building quite the relationship with fellow rookie Andy Dalton, who is also pretty impressive thus far in his own right. But Green has rare ability. And his 10-catch, 124-yard performance was the first of many great ones for this young man. 8

4 Denarius Moore, Raiders WR (fifth round, No. 148)

Moore was a nonfactor in his first NFL game, but came up huge for the Raiders in Buffalo while Oakland's receiving corps was totally shredded by injuries. Moore has big-time ability and his 146 receiving yards were not a fluke. NR

5 Ryan Kerrigan, Redskins LB (first round, No. 16)

This is two weeks in a row now that Kerrigan has shown up big for the rebuilt Washington defense. This guy is a joy to watch play the game and has the look of a player who will consistently come up big for his squad. 6

6 Phillip Taylor, Browns DT (first round, No. 21)

Taylor was great in Week 1 and was a stalwart in the middle of Cleveland's defensive line again in Indianapolis. NR

7 Andy Dalton, Bengals QB (second round, No. 35)

Dalton threw for 332 yards on the road. Yes, the Broncos' defense is extremely beat up -- and Champ Bailey didn't play. But Dalton didn't throw an interception and looks to be a very poised, young signal-caller. NR

8 Nate Solder, Patriots OT (first round, No. 17)

Solder made a name for himself on national television in Week 1 against Cameron Wake. Wake got the better of him on occasion, but overall, it was a very solid first start for New England's right tackle. In Week 2, he was even better. It will be interesting to see what the Pats do when Sebastian Vollmer returns. NR

9 J.J. Watt, Texans DE (first round, No. 11)

Watt had a solid game, but wasn't spectacular in Houston's win in Miami. Watt is an important piece of the rebuilt Houston defense, but I do still have some questions about the Texans' run defense. Watt also blocked a field goal attempt, which is something I could see him doing plenty of over his career. 8

10 Julio Jones, Falcons WR (first round, No. 6)

On Sunday night, Jones faced several of the best cornerbacks in the NFL and protection was a massive problem for the Falcons. My preseason offensive rookie of the year prediction is in danger of falling off this list. But still, I am enamored with Jones. He is capable of greatness and has shown glimpses of it over these first two games. 3

Other notables: Mark Ingram, Saints RB; Marcell Dareus, Bills DT; Mason Foster, Bucs LB; Randall Cobb, Packers WR; Corey Liuget, Chargers DT; Mike Pouncey, Dolphins C.

And here is the GBN weekly report, go to link for full read:

GBN weekly rookie report

2011 ROOKIE REPORT

Week II

-- too long to cut and paste, go to link for this report --

Thought it was good to see a running update on the rookies from this class. I'm sure that a few rookies that haven't made their mark will turn up later in the year. This weekend some rookies may get a shot. QB Blaine Gabbert will get his first start and with Felix Jones nursing a sore shoulder, its possible that Demarco Murray will get a shot as well. I doubt either of them blow up but its good to get a feel for how some rookies have stood out early in the year.