" Giants, Ravens, Jets boast instant-impact rookie classes in 2015 " ~ ~ ~

[kelly]

Every general manager and head coach understands that it takes three seasons to fully evaluate a draft class, but that doesn't stop decision makers from counting on rookies to make immediate contributions. Teams will spend the entire offseason evaluating their first-year players in minicamps and organized team activities hoping to find a handful of guys with the potential to crack the rotation on opening day. Of course, those opinions are subject to change when the pads start popping in training camp.

 

Given some time to survey the landscape, I thought I'd identify the five rookie classes with the potential to make the biggest impact on their respective teams this fall.

 

~ ~  4)  New York Jets

The Jets' decision to take the "BPA" (best player available) regardless of position or need could pay huge dividends for the team this season. With Sheldon Richardson suddenly sidelined for four games due to a violation of the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse, Leonard Williams not only gives the team a suitable replacement in the lineup, but he could match Richardson's disruptive production despite his inexperience. And once all of the pieces are in place up front, Williams could establish himself as a big-time playmaker -- especially under new Jets coach Todd Bowles, whose creatively runs rampant. Devin Smith could become the Jets' most dangerous playmaker in the passing game with his speed and explosiveness. Not only does the Ohio State product supply Geno Smith with a home-run hitter on the outside, but he will open up the field for Gang Green's big-bodied pass catchers (Eric Decker and Brandon Marshall). In a division where points could be hard to come by, Smith's dynamic deep-ball skills could be the boost the Jets need to compete for the AFC East crown.

 

rest of above article :

> http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000503106/article/giants-ravens-jets-boast-instantimpact-rookie-classes-in-2015

[TuscanyTile2]

More importantly, is that you in the profile pic? 

 

[Thor99]

More importantly, is that you in the profile pic? 

 

 

 

 

 

Kelly is not a dude at all. Nope.  Uh uh.

[TuscanyTile2]

Kelly is not a dude at all. Nope.  Uh uh.

 

You never know.  In that pic she could be laying on SAR I's boat.

[kelly]

more re rookie dept.  ~ ~

 

While WR Devin Smith  recovers from broken ribs and a partially collapsed lung, the other five members of GM Mike Maccagnan’s first draft class will be suited up against the Lions. Defensive lineman Leonard Williams is expected to be in the starting lineup and both OLB Lorenzo Mauldin and QB Bryce Petty could see action early as well.

 

videos..

> http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-7/Jets-Rookie-Class-Set-for-Debut/2e8d554a-28d6-4eed-8755-ddd11b2c1ced