Hi, today I will be talking about my top rookies from this season and who are the front runners to win offensive and defensive rookies of the year awards. But first legendary former Jaguars and Giants coach Tom Coughlin is BACK! After retiring last season from coaching the Giants, the Jaguars wanted him back and they interviewed him for their recently opened head coaching position but they ended up hiring interim coach Doug Marrone for the role. The Jags didn't ditch Coughlin though, they hired Coughlin to be their vice president. He is back! Some quick news also that Seahawks breakout rookie RB C.J. Prosise is back in practice this week and may play Saturday vs the Falcons for Seattle. Jordy Nelson broke some ribs and probably won't play in the Packers game vs. the Cowboys this weekend. Also I am thinking of making a huge post about the top 100 players of the year so comment players you think should be high on the list. Here are the rookie ratings:
7. Jalen Ramsey, CB, Jaguars:
Barely making this list, I will talk briefly about him as I have other rookies to get to. Ramsey has established himself as a great lockdown corner for the Jaguars but the off-season DROY favorite hasn't been the best. He began heating up near the end of the year which isn't what you want if your going for DROY. He had his first pick 6 in week 16 showing that he really was heating up at the end of the season. His first career interception was in week 15. He had some other good plays and weeks this year but those were the highlights. This shows he really wasn't great.
6. Deion Jones, MLB, Falcons:
Jones was the only bright spot on a terrible Falcons defense that lacked talent. Jones was a surprise because no one thought Jones would do anything for the Falcons but he did. He finished the season with 3 interceptions and 2 of those 3 were pick 6's. Thats pretty good. He also had 1 forced fumble on the season. He had a decent season and will be in the running for DROY.
5. Jordan Howard, RB, Bears:
A highlight of the Bears lost 2016 campaign was rookie Jordan Howard. Everyone was excited to see starter Jeremy Langford finally get all the carries with Matt Forte shipped off to New York but he got injured and Howard stepped in and stole the starting job from Langford just the way Langford did in his rookie year when Forte got hurt. He rushed for 1313 yards as rookie! Thrust into the starting role in his rookie year he broke 1000 yards!!! Thats crazy! He had 6 rushing TDs and 1 receiving TD and he had a few games where he just went OFF! What a year for the late round pick who will look to become the next Le'Veon Bell is his coming years unless another rookie comes in and steals his job too :) !
4. Joey Bosa, DE, Chargers:
Bosa will win DROY. What a story he was. After missing the first few games of the season in a contract dispute with the Chargers, Bosa signed his deal and came right in and dominated. He had 10.5 sacks. As rookie! Missing the first games! Thats so crazy. His sacks are the most exciting thing about him because with a full season next year unless he gets hurt, he could maybe be the sack king. He looks like the next J.J. Watt, especially cause he sports number 99 just like Watt. He will win DROY and be a force in coming years.
3. Tyreek Hill, WR/KR/PR, Chiefs:
One of the most crazy stories this season, Tyreek Hill is an all-around monster. He plays 3 positions and he dominates all 3 of them. Hill came into the season doubted by everyone because he was a 5th round pick but he slowly eased into the NFL and then became a monster. He ended up with 593 yards and 6 TD's receiving. Great for a WR3/4. Hill though was a pro bowler in returning because of his insane season. He racked up 2 punt return TD's with blazing speed and 1 kickoff return TD also with his blazing speed. He is the fastest player in the NFL. Hill also had a few running plays. 1 week he ran up the middle for a 3 yard TD, one week he had 1 carry for 68 yards and a TD and one week he had 6 carries for 95 yards and a TD. The man can actually play 4 positions. Crazy! He will be in the running for OROY but he sadly won't win. If you want more on Hill check my posts from a few weeks ago because I did an article on just Hill.
2. Dak Prescott, QB, Cowboys:
Everyone knows Prescott now. He came in as a backup QB but in the pre-season, as usual Tony Romo went down with injury and Prescott was thrust into the starting role. He because an elite QB that went into the running for MVP, leading the Cowboys to the division title and a 13-3 record actually 13-2 not counting week 17 where he rested so he wouldn't get hurt for the playoffs. Prescott threw for 3667 yards, 23 TD's and only 4 picks. Less picks than Russell Wilson and other elite QB's. Prescott has a small chance of winning OROY and thats just because no. 1 would be a longshot not to win it. What a season for Prescott who was thrust into a starting role at the start of the year.
1. Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Cowboys:
Zeke is no doubt the best rookie this season. He has won everyone over for OROY and maybe even MVP. Zeke was the best running back in the league already just by his first season. He lead the league in rushing with 1631 yards and he also had 15 TDs! Thats right, 1600+ yards and 15 TD's! Thats one of the best rookie seasons ever by anyone. There isn't much more to be said except for that Zeke will no doubt win OROY and be one of the best running backs in the league for years to come.
Thanks for reading this long post and again make sure to comment on which players you want to see make my top 100 players 2016/2017!
An insane fact is 2 rookies on this list, Zeke Elliott and Jordan Howard were the top 2 rushers in the league as rookies! CRAZY!
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