





NFL Mocks is going to do a team by team look at what rookies have the potential to contribute during their first season. Every year there are countless rookies that have major and minor impacts. Everyone expects the 1st round picks to make an impact but we hope to point out some other players that may help your favorite team win games.

Joe Haden: He’s battling for a starting cornerback spot. He got the start in the preseason game against the Packers for the injured Eric Wright. While Wright’s been out, Haden’s been running with the first team defense.

TJ Ward: Leads the starting free safety battle with fellow rookie Larry Asante also battling for it.

Montario Hardesty: Twisted his knee on the last day of July in practice, wasn’t able to play in the first preseason game. He was supposed to be going against Jerome Harrison for starting running back. Head Coach Eric Mangini hopes to have him back in practice next week.

Colt McCoy: He wasn’t going to play much this year anyway because the Browns want to make him learn the offense before he plays. He injured his hand on a follow through after a pass in the preseason game against the Packers. X-rays came back negative and he’s expected to play against the Rams in the next preseason game.

Larry Asante: Battling TJ Ward for starting free safety.