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Results tagged “rookie”

Which rookie linebacker stood out most?

Feb. 20: ProFootballTalk: Panthers LB Luke Kuechly led all rookies in tackles, but was he the most impressive rookie linebacker from 2012? The PFT crew debates.  (NBC Sports)ProFootballTalk: Panthers LB Luke Kuechly led all rookies in tackles, but was he the most impressive rookie linebacker from 2012? The PFT crew debates. (NBC Sports)

Reviewing the rookie crop of DBs

Feb. 20: ProFootballTalk: Would the Cowboys draft Morris Claiborne again if they knew then what they know now? Will Janoris Jenkins' success change teams' views about players with off-field issues? The PFT guys tackle these questions and more as they review the rookie crop of defensive backs. (NBC Sports)ProFootballTalk: Would the Cowboys draft Morris Claiborne again if they knew then what they know now? Will Janoris Jenkins' success change teams' views about players with off-field issues? The PFT guys tackle these questions and more as they review the rookie crop of defensive backs. (NBC Sports)

Rookie WR review

Feb. 19: Was Justin Blackmon drafted too high? (NBC Sports)Was Justin Blackmon drafted too high? (NBC Sports)

Rookie RB review

Feb. 19: An in-depth look at some of the notable rookie RBs.  (NBC Sports)An in-depth look at some of the notable rookie RBs. (NBC Sports)

Shaun King credits 49ers' rookie QB

Dec. 20: PFT Live: Shaun King joins Mike Florio to preview NBC's Sunday Night Football game pitting the San Francisco 49ers against the Seattle Seahawks. King thinks both rookie QBs have done a phenomenal job this season, but gives the winning nod to Colin Kaepernick due to the weapons he has at his disposal. (NBC Sports)PFT Live: Shaun King joins Mike Florio to preview NBC's Sunday Night Football game pitting the San Francisco 49ers against the Seattle Seahawks. King thinks both rookie QBs have done a phenomenal job this season, but gives the winning nod to Colin Kaepernick due to the weapons he has at his disposal. (NBC Sports)

Luck breaks rookie record

Nov. 4: Andrew Luck set the rookie single-game passing record with 433 yards against the Dolphins in Week 9. Luck says he couldn't have done it with out his offensive line and wideouts. (NBC Sports)Andrew Luck set the rookie single-game passing record with 433 yards against the Dolphins in Week 9. Luck says he couldn't have done it with out his offensive line and wideouts. (NBC Sports)

Rookie breakout or deficient defense?

Oct. 26: PFT Live: Mike Florio talks with Paul Allen of KFAN Sports Radio FM 100.3 about the Vikings falling to the Buccaneers 36-17 on Thursday night football. Paul Allen says the significant problem was the Vikings rush defense after allowing Doug Martin to rush for 132 yards. Allen also talks about how Ronde Barber and the Buccaneers defense dismantled the Vikings offense after there was much hope for Christian Ponder and the rest of the squad early in the season. (NBC Sports)PFT Live: Mike Florio talks with Paul Allen of KFAN Sports Radio FM 100.3 about the Vikings falling to the Buccaneers 36-17 on Thursday night football. Paul Allen says the significant problem was the Vikings rush defense after allowing Doug Martin to rush for 132 yards. Allen also talks about how Ronde Barber and the Buccaneers defense dismantled the Vikings offense after there was much hope for Christian Ponder and the rest of the squad early in the season. (NBC Sports)

Bucs dominate as rookie flourishes

Oct. 26: The Buccaneers beat the Vikings in Minnesota on Thursday night 36-17. Greg Schiano and Josh Freeman talk about the Buccaneers efforts and rookie Doug Martin's amazing breakout performance.  (NBC Sports)The Buccaneers beat the Vikings in Minnesota on Thursday night 36-17. Greg Schiano and Josh Freeman talk about the Buccaneers efforts and rookie Doug Martin's amazing breakout performance. (NBC Sports)

Steelers rookie: Football gave me a family

Oct. 19: Born to a mother in prison, Chris Rainey began his life behind bars. He was shuffled between foster homes, always hoping for a family, until he became a teenager and was welcomed into the home of youth football teammates Maurkice and Mike Pouncey. Today all three are playing in the NFL together. Born to a mother in prison, Chris Rainey began his life behind bars. He was shuffled between foster homes, always hoping for a family, until he became a teenager and was welcomed into the home of youth football teammates Maurkice and Mike Pouncey. Today all three are playing in the NFL together. (TODAY)

Tomlin on rookie's suspension

Oct. 16: Mike Tomlin addresses the media regarding the suspension of rookie nose tacle Alameda Ta'amu who is facing felony and misdemeanor DUI charges.  (NBC Sports)Mike Tomlin addresses the media regarding the suspension of rookie nose tacle Alameda Ta'amu who is facing felony and misdemeanor DUI charges. (NBC Sports)

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