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Defensive Rookie of the Year
1. Jerod Mayo, LB, Patriots (1): The rookie stalwart continues to gobble up runners at a stunning rate. Mayo leads all rookies in tackles (89) and ranks as the league's seventh-leading tackler.
2. Curtis Lofton, LB, Falcons (2): The Falcons' standout is spearheading a defense that is coming up with timely stops at key moments.
3. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (NR): The Cards may have discovered their "shut down" corner in Rodgers-Cromartie. He has 15 passes defensed and two interceptions in only six starts.
4. Chris Horton, S, Redskins (3): He has been supplanted in the starting lineup but remains a key contributor on the 'Skins' third-ranked defense. His three interceptions lead the team and are the most by any rookie defender.
5. Leodis McKelvin, CB, Bills (NR): The dynamite dual threat made quite a statement with two interceptions in his second start, including a dazzling 64-yard "pick six" in the second quarter. He also returned a kickoff 46 yards, leading to another score. He's made six returns over 40 yards, pushing his league-leading average to 29.1 yards a return (the most of any returner with over 20 attempts).
I have real high hopes for this kid, he has been stepping up lately, and he seems to be learning and being around the ball more, which we need. Also, remember when people were questioning his hands? He seems to catch the ball OK, 2 tough catches against the Chiefs are my only real evidence but im excited. More excited than I was about him 5 weeks ago, thats for sure.
1. Jerod Mayo, LB, Patriots (1): The rookie stalwart continues to gobble up runners at a stunning rate. Mayo leads all rookies in tackles (89) and ranks as the league's seventh-leading tackler.
2. Curtis Lofton, LB, Falcons (2): The Falcons' standout is spearheading a defense that is coming up with timely stops at key moments.
3. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (NR): The Cards may have discovered their "shut down" corner in Rodgers-Cromartie. He has 15 passes defensed and two interceptions in only six starts.
4. Chris Horton, S, Redskins (3): He has been supplanted in the starting lineup but remains a key contributor on the 'Skins' third-ranked defense. His three interceptions lead the team and are the most by any rookie defender.
5. Leodis McKelvin, CB, Bills (NR): The dynamite dual threat made quite a statement with two interceptions in his second start, including a dazzling 64-yard "pick six" in the second quarter. He also returned a kickoff 46 yards, leading to another score. He's made six returns over 40 yards, pushing his league-leading average to 29.1 yards a return (the most of any returner with over 20 attempts).
I have real high hopes for this kid, he has been stepping up lately, and he seems to be learning and being around the ball more, which we need. Also, remember when people were questioning his hands? He seems to catch the ball OK, 2 tough catches against the Chiefs are my only real evidence but im excited. More excited than I was about him 5 weeks ago, thats for sure.
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