This past weekend was the first official Mini-Camp for all 32 NFL teams and the first taste what Pro Football really is for 32 first round draft picks. ESPN had a poll asking the public which rookie would have the most initial impact on their respective team, the overwhelming first place vote was Darren McFadden, is this warranted? Do you agree or disagree? I personaly believe its much easier for RB's to make an initial splash because of their reliance on the offensive line, if the line is good a mediocre back can rack up yards. Defense is much more difficult to make an immediate impact, adjusting to the speed of the game is much more difficult in the pro's, everything and everyone is faster. My picks for Defensive and Offensive ROY are below, make sure and add yours choice and then we'll revisit this right before the season and adjust if necessary:
Offensive ROY:
Felix Jones, RB Dallas Cowboys
Dallas has one of the best OLines and with T.O. and Romo as weapons the defense has to contend with, he should excel.
Defensive ROY:
Jarod Mayo, LB New England Patriots
If Penn State is LineBacker U, the New England should be re-named LineBacker Massachusetts. Mayo reminds me of Patrick Willis in that he was a kid who went un-hyped from a school that didnt do so well this year but the fact that he was mentioned and picked in the 1st Round shows that it was because his talent was undeniable.