My take on our Rookies

by samdaman on Aug 23, 2009 9:39 AM EDT

We've made it halfway through pre-season. It's time to start evaluating the rookies.

Rankings on a scale of 1-10.

Vontae Davis: 5; Played well last night, locking down his man for most of the game. However, in the 1st game, he made a few bonehead plays, including a stupid fair catch interference.

Pat White: 6; I'm a little biased when it comes to my boy Pat. He was ok on Monday. He was only 2 for 7 with a pick, but the pick was a ball that was tipped by the receiver. He did make things happen with his feet, which is why we brought him in. Nothing to special last night.

Patrick Turner: 7; Has great speed and size. Has the potential to be a great receiver, just needs to avoid dropped balls.

Brian Hartline: 9; Once again, it could be kinda biased. He has good speed, and has been very impressive so far in both games. He's another receiver with potential.

Sean Smith: 9; Very impressive against Jacksonville. Locked down HOF receiver Tory Holt all night, and got a pick in the end zone. Just needs to get well soon!

Thats my point of view. Thoughts?

Poll

Most impressive Rookie.

Vontae Davis

4 votes

Pat White

9 votes

Patrick Turner

3 votes

Brian Hartline

7 votes

Sean Smith

87 votes

110 votes | Poll has closed

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Sean is really da man.

I say Vontae needs some time to settle and learn a little. Some really good players in college come into the NFL. And blow-up. Sorry Conquistador but take, Beck for instance. Me living in New Mexico, had gone to many BYU, Lobo games. And he was pretty good in colllege, but he turned into a NFL blow up player.

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by Phinsguy99 on Aug 23, 2009 10:38 AM EDT reply actions

and ur 10?-

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by samdaman on Aug 23, 2009 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions

And uh you got a problem with that?

I'm the proud maker of the nickname, Most Royal Conquistador.

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by Phinsguy99 on Aug 23, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions

LOL

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by dolfinfan34 on Aug 23, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions

lol nope

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by samdaman on Aug 23, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions

vontae played great yesterday though.

i think it was just the first game, getting used to the rules, game speed, rookie jitters, etc. he should be great from now on. personally i was really impressed by davis yesterday, almost as impressed as i was with sean smith in the first game.

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by Davone_Is_BessT on Aug 23, 2009 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions

That is true.

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by Phinsguy99 on Aug 23, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions

If Vontae nails down the mental aspect of the game he'll be star in this league

and we saw what he can do when he’s not making boneheaded mistakes.

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by Patssuck456 on Aug 23, 2009 11:02 AM EDT reply actions

A VERY biased comment..........

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by Ohiofinfan4life on Aug 23, 2009 12:26 PM EDT reply actions

lol

Can't wait untill Sean Smith puts Randy Moss on his ass lol, Co-Vice President of the official Matty I fan club.

by jojo phin fan on Aug 23, 2009 2:03 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

lol

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by samdaman on Aug 23, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions

I like Patrick Turner the size and he is a pretty good route runner, he does have solid hands as well, but really Sean Smith will probably make the most impact out of the bunch along with the receivers. I guess we will know for real when the regular season rolls around the corner.

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by Finnatic on Aug 23, 2009 4:58 PM EDT reply actions