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Donte Whitner named NFL Rookie of the Month!
It's probably safe to say that Mel Kiper and the other NFL draft gurus aren't second guessing the Buffalo Bills selection of Donte Whitner with the eighth overall pick last spring anymore.
Whitner has been named the NFL Rookie of the Month for his play in September. The Ohio State product recorded an interception in his first NFL game at New England off of Tom Brady, but his return for a touchdown was called back on penalty. The scoring play would've given Buffalo the lead and likely the win in Week One. He also had eight tackles in the tightly fought contest.
"I've felt good out there," said Whitner. "It's really no different from college to the NFL. Everybody makes a big deal about being a rookie. But if you're poised and you know what you're doing out there, being a rookie really means nothing."
"Donte is a smart football player," said defensive captain London Fletcher. "For the most part he's doing an excellent job and the coaches are doing an excellent job of getting him prepared."
In Week Two Whitner made his first NFL start at Miami and was part of a dominant defensive effort as he contributed seven tackles. The Bills defense held Miami scoreless until less than two minutes remained in the game.
Whitner posted his second straight start last week and was credited with three tackles in the effort. He stands seventh on the team in tackles and is tied for the team lead for interceptions.
Whitner has been named the NFL Rookie of the Month for his play in September. The Ohio State product recorded an interception in his first NFL game at New England off of Tom Brady, but his return for a touchdown was called back on penalty. The scoring play would've given Buffalo the lead and likely the win in Week One. He also had eight tackles in the tightly fought contest.
"I've felt good out there," said Whitner. "It's really no different from college to the NFL. Everybody makes a big deal about being a rookie. But if you're poised and you know what you're doing out there, being a rookie really means nothing."
"Donte is a smart football player," said defensive captain London Fletcher. "For the most part he's doing an excellent job and the coaches are doing an excellent job of getting him prepared."
In Week Two Whitner made his first NFL start at Miami and was part of a dominant defensive effort as he contributed seven tackles. The Bills defense held Miami scoreless until less than two minutes remained in the game.
Whitner posted his second straight start last week and was credited with three tackles in the effort. He stands seventh on the team in tackles and is tied for the team lead for interceptions.
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