2022 ROOKIES

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KEN WALKER
RB, SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said there was no timetable for the return of RB Ken Walker (hernia).

Carroll previously said that he expected Walker back in Week 1, so this is potentially a big change. If Walker is sidelined for a long while, Rashaad Penny would have a lot of runway as the starter. Travis Homer and DeeJay Dallas are the only other established players in Seattle's backfield and both of them are better fits as third-down backs.
SOURCE: Brady Henderson on Twitter

Aug 21, 2022, 8:29 PM ET

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ANDREW BOOTH
DB, MINNESOTA VIKINGS

Vikings CB Andrew Booth (ankle) left Minnesota's second preseason game and did not return.

It was a non-contact injury that looked scarier than it was. Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell downplayed the injury when asked about it after the game, saying "It sounds like it's a positive thing, from the standpoint of an aggravation of an injury that we know about already." Booth could potentially miss the final preseason game, but this doesn't sound like something that will linger into the regular season.

Aug 21, 2022, 2:30 PM ET

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JEROME FORD
RB, CLEVELAND BROWNS

The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports fifth-round Browns RB Jerome Ford "continues to light it up in camp."

"He's been impressive all camp, especially as a receiver out of the backfield," were the words of beat writer Mary Kay Cabot. It is something to file away in the event disgruntled third-down back Kareem Hunt is traded, though D'Ernest Johnson would likely be the next man up. The No. 156 overall pick, Ford improved as he went as a pass catcher in college and is known for his breakaway ability on the ground.
SOURCE: Cleveland Plain Dealer

Aug 21, 2022, 11:14 AM ET

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KAYVON THIBODEAUX
EDGE, NEW YORK GIANTS

Giants EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux suffered a sprained MCL in Sunday's preseason game against the Bengals.

Giants coach Brian Daboll didn't say if Thibodeaux would be ready for Week 1, though previous reports indicated that he would be out three to four weeks. That would likely have him missing the first week or two of the regular season. Even if the young pass-rusher misses a couple of games, the news brings a sigh of relief from the Giants. New York ranked 23rd in points per game allowed and 21st in sacks per game last year. Thibodeaux, who was added with the No. 5 overall pick in the spring, is expected to play a major role in the defense's attempt to improve upon their weak 2021 outing. Once healthy, Thibodeaux should make an immediate impact on the Giants' front seven.

Aug 22, 2022, 1:49 PM ET

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ISAIAH LIKELY
TE, BALTIMORE RAVENS

The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec believes Ravens TE Isaiah Likely is the "closest thing to an answer that [the Ravens] have" as a third receiving option.

Likely didn't play in the third preseason game, but finished the preseason with 12 targets, 12 catches, 144 yards, and a touchdown. He also elevated from the second team to the first team in Week 2 of the preseason. It's hard to get too excited about Likely early in the season as the supposed third option on the Ravens given their run-game focus, but Baltimore didn't exactly dominate on the ground last year and Rashod Bateman doesn't have a terrific season under his belt yet. Zrebiec adds that Jackson "loves throwing to his tight ends." It's not inconceivable that Likely could challenge the bottom of the TE1 tier.
SOURCE: The Athletic

Sep 4, 2022, 2:40 PM ET

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ALEC PIERCE
WR, INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

The Athletic's James Boyd writes that Colts WR Alec Pierce should see more targets than Parris Campbell.

"Especially in the red zone ... given [Pierce's] physical attributes and ability to win jump balls," Boyd continues. Pierce has flown under the radar a bit in the rookie fantasy receiver discussion, but appears to be having a strong training camp by all accounts. It's conceivable -- if not likely -- that Indianapolis' defensive scheme change (to the stagnant Gus Bradley) and quarterback upgrade could lead to more targets for wideouts this year. If Pierce is Indy's No. 2 target right away, he offers some upside in redraft leagues.
SOURCE: The Athletic

Sep 4, 2022, 2:27 PM ET

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Peter King Predicts Saints' Chris Olave, Jets' Sauce Gardner to Win Rookie NFL Awards

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Why did we draft TDP ahead of this guy!?

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Yeah, but those guys are playing against the rest of the Seahawks roster, so....

Lol...I sense a little sarcasm?

Both Woolen & Bryant have been the talk of camp so far. Lots of buzz about both guys. But Woolen sticks out. Especially when he can hold his own against a guy like Metcalf. We just haven't really seen anyone with his measurables play that position.

Kenneth Walker has been better than advertised. He's going to have a huge role.

It's a little difficult to judge O-line play in camp. But the reports so far are good for Charles Cross. Taking 1st team reps. So we'll see...

Idk about you, but it's pretty evident that guys like Woolen & Romeo Doubs are on pace to have Hall of Fame careers. If you believe what you read.

I'm mostly joking. I liked a lot of the players the Hawks added, and Carol has always had a good eye for DBs on particular.

In terms of Woolen, I'll be genuinely interested to see how he pans out. Amazing physical tools, but A lot more goes into excellence at that spot than just the physical. And he and Metcalf are kind of mirror images: big, blazing fast linear players with questions about change of direction. That's easier to mask at WR than CB, though Woolen has lots of room for growth given the small sample size.

Walker should be a great RB, though I think they took him early (I almost always think that about RBs). The two OTs could be long-term starters as well, though I'd expect some struggles this year. I don't know that Seattle has the pass rushers to really test those guys in camp.

Anyway, much as I hate the Hawks (a little bit less now that Dangeruss is gone), the division is more interesting when they're good, so hopefully they did have a great draft. Just a little worse than the Niners'.

Not meaning to rub salt in the wounds (okay, maybe just a LITTLE salt in the wounds), but as expected, those rookies need some more seasoning. Particularly the DBs. Tall order for any OT to handle Bosa all game, so I'll cut those guys a bit more slack. But the DBs were getting exposed a lot. Again, that's to be expected at this stage, but the jury is still very much out on whether those guys are the future or not.

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Not meaning to rub salt in the wounds (okay, maybe just a LITTLE salt in the wounds), but as expected, those rookies need some more seasoning. Particularly the DBs. Tall order for any OT to handle Bosa all game, so I'll cut those guys a bit more slack. But the DBs were getting exposed a lot. Again, that's to be expected at this stage, but the jury is still very much out on whether those guys are the future or not.

Wow. You're a harsh critic.

Tariq Woolen has looked good for the most part. He was the one who blocked the FG & really provided the only highlight of the day. I missed a good amount of the 2nd half yesterday. But he's been the most impressive rookie so far throughout the preseason & first couple of weeks.

They've had a lot of injuries & have had to rely on a lot of inexperienced guys up to this point. Three starters: Sidney Jones, Artie Burns & Jamal Adams have all dealt with injuries & missed time. Adams is now out for the season. Which is a huge blow for them. They just don't have the depth. It's pretty evident. Mike Jackson has been starting & he was a complete unknown before making the club out of camp. He was picked on yesterday. Then you've got Woolen & Bryant (Rookies) seeing significant time with other guys out. Bryant has struggled so far. Which is understandable for a first year guy.

The rookie tackles have held their own for the most part. Not a great matchup against a good defensive front. Abe Lucas (RT) was so impressive during the preseason. Both tackles look like they'll be very good in time. Obvious rookie growing pains aside.

Tackling has been a real issue for them all preseason & it showed again yesterday. Missed tackles everywhere that led to big plays for the Niners. A lot of that can likely be attributed to playing a lot of young & inexperienced guys.

They couldn't run the ball. Credit to the Niners. They won the line of scrimmage.

But let's be real here, this team is in the process of a rebuild. That's where the roster currently is at the moment.

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Not meaning to rub salt in the wounds (okay, maybe just a LITTLE salt in the wounds), but as expected, those rookies need some more seasoning. Particularly the DBs. Tall order for any OT to handle Bosa all game, so I'll cut those guys a bit more slack. But the DBs were getting exposed a lot. Again, that's to be expected at this stage, but the jury is still very much out on whether those guys are the future or not.

Wow. You're a harsh critic.

Tariq Woolen has looked good for the most part. He was the one who blocked the FG & really provided the only highlight of the day. I missed a good amount of the 2nd half yesterday. But he's been the most impressive rookie so far throughout the preseason & first couple of weeks.

They've had a lot of injuries & have had to rely on a lot of inexperienced guys up to this point. Three starters: Sidney Jones, Artie Burns & Jamal Adams have all dealt with injuries & missed time. Adams is now out for the season. Which is a huge blow for them. They just don't have the depth. It's pretty evident. Mike Jackson has been starting & he was a complete unknown before making the club out of camp. He was picked on yesterday. Then you've got Woolen & Bryant (Rookies) seeing significant time with other guys out. Bryant has struggled so far. Which is understandable for a first year guy.

The rookie tackles have held their own for the most part. Not a great matchup against a good defensive front. Abe Lucas (RT) was so impressive during the preseason. Both tackles look like they'll be very good in time. Obvious rookie growing pains aside.

Tackling has been a real issue for them all preseason & it showed again yesterday. Missed tackles everywhere that led to big plays for the Niners. A lot of that can likely be attributed to playing a lot of young & inexperienced guys.

They couldn't run the ball. Credit to the Niners. They won the line of scrimmage.

But let's be real here, this team is in the process of a rebuild. That's where the roster currently is at the moment.

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Yeah, they have some young guys with some upside. Though again, I wonder (without having studied it that much) how much of Woolen is just physical potential and how much he'll realize. But he's in a great situation with Carroll, and he's the sort of physical specimen that Carroll has repeatedly turned into an excellent player.

As said previously, the division is more interesting with Seattle in the mix, so I hope they bounce back. But right now, they just don't have the talent and experience to hang with the big boys (not that the Niners are necessarily one of those at this point...).

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SKYLAR THOMPSON
QB, MIAMI DOLPHINS

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said rookie QB Skylar Thompson is "in a great spot."

With Tua Tagovailoa in the concussion protocol, Teddy Bridgewater will start for Miami in Week 5. Thompson, who led all quarterbacks in passer rating (138.4), touchdowns (5), and had the seventh-most yards (450) this preseason, is an intriguing option if Bridgewater struggles or gets injured. The seventh-round rookie could upgrade the Dolphins' deep pass game if he finds his way into 2022 starts.
SOURCE: ProFootballTalk on NBCSports

Sep 30, 2022, 7:53 PM ET

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Yeah, they have some young guys with some upside. Though again, I wonder (without having studied it that much) how much of Woolen is just physical potential and how much he'll realize. But he's in a great situation with Carroll, and he's the sort of physical specimen that Carroll has repeatedly turned into an excellent player.

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SKYY MOORE
WR, KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

Skyy Moore caught 2-of-4 targets for 31 yards in Kansas City's Week 4 win over Tampa Bay.

Moore's longest catch came on an in-breaking route across the field as Patrick Mahomes was flushed for the pocket for 16 yards, and he also added an RPO catch for 15. It wasn't a takeover, but perhaps it was an establishing shot for one with the Chiefs wideout corps not providing a lot of fantasy production yet. Moore is still on the stash-and-monitor line for the moment, but this could be building to something interesting for fantasy leaguers later this season.

Oct 3, 2022, 12:35 AM ET

[CrimsonCrew]

Yeah, they have some young guys with some upside. Though again, I wonder (without having studied it that much) how much of Woolen is just physical potential and how much he'll realize. But he's in a great situation with Carroll, and he's the sort of physical specimen that Carroll has repeatedly turned into an excellent player.

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Looks like the kid is making the most of his opportunities. As said, no doubting his physical abilities, and he landed in about as good a situation as he could have to develop those. He could have a very bright future.