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Tuesday, August 31, 2010

5 Rookie Stand-Outs in Week Three of the NFL Pre-Season

With the Preseason having run its course, lets dive into the best Rookie's from week 3. Lets get down to business:

Jonathan Dwyer
Dwyer got playing time for the Steelers when they faced the Broncos this weekend, and made an impressive showing, getting a fair amount of yards and a touchdown.

 Week 3 Stats: 
 13 Rushing Attempts for 89 Yards (AVG 6.8, 1 Touchdown)

Stephen Williams
Williams showed some potential against the bears as he caught a few passed and brought in a touchdown.  

Week 3 Stats:
5 Receptions for 79 Yards (1 Touchdown, AVG 15.8) 

CJ Spiller
CJ spiller showed flashes of brilliance as he scored two touchdowns in the second quarter.

Week 3 Stats: 
12 Rushing Attempts for 52 yards (2 Touchdowns, AVG 4.3)
2 Receptions for 33 Yards


 Michael Hoomanawanui
 
Hoomanawanui showed he could be a very promising tight end as he caught two touchdown passes against New England. 

 Week 3 Stats:  
4 Receptions for 53 yards (2 Touchdowns, AVG 13.2)

 Rob Gronkowski
Gronkowski started on the opposing team as Hoomanawanuiin week 3 and also pulled in 2 touchdown passes.

Week 3 Stats:
3 Receptions for 66 Yards (2 Touchdowns, AVG 22)

Friday, August 27, 2010

5 Rookie Stand-Outs in Week Two of the NFL Pre-Season

With another week of preseason done and gone, and the NFL one week closer to the regular season, let's at five rookies who showed flashes of brilliance in week 2:

Joique Bell 
 Bell led the Buffalo Bills rushing attack in their week 2 game against Indianapolis as he rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown, outdoing fellow rookie running back CJ Spiller.

Week 2 Stats:
11 Rushing attempts for 80 Yards (1 Touchdown, AVG 7.3, Long 12)
1 Reception for 9 yards

Aaron Hernandez
Hernandez, the Tight End out of Florida,  played well in week 2 against the Falcons, catching four passes including a touchdown reception.

Week 2 Stats:
4 Receptions for 46 Yards (1 Touchdown, AVG 11.5, Long 21)
Seyi Ajirotutu
 Ajirotutu showed some big play ability in his week 2 preseason game. Even with only 3 receptions, he managed to put up 71 yards, most of it coming on a big 56 yard reception.

Week 2 Stats:
3 Receptions for 71 Yards (AVG 23.7, Long 56)


Hall Davis
 Davis was an effective pass rushed in his only preseason game so far, picking up a few tackles but mainly two sacks.

Week 2 Stats:
2 Total Tackles (2 Combined)
2 Sacks

Joe Webb

Webb against San Fran in week 2, and showed promise of a dynamic mobile passer. While he only passed for under 50 yards, he didn't turn the ball over, and also rushed for over 53 yards and a touchdown, showing blazing speed.

Week 2 Stats:
7 completions for 47 yards (3.4 AVG, 50% Completion)
3 Rushing attempts for 53 Yards (1 Touchdown, AVG 17.7, Long 48)