Top rookies
AFC West
As published in print Dec. 27, 1999
Denver Broncos|Kansas City Chiefs|Oakland
Raiders
San Diego Chargers|Seattle
Seahawks
AFC East|AFC Central|AFC
West
NFC East|NFC
Central|NFC West
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| Denver
Broncos |
| After injuries to Terrell Davis and Derek Loville, the Broncos had to go
to fourth-round pick Olandis Gary, who has been very impressive since getting his chance
to play. Gary has appeared in only 11 games, yet he has rushed for 1,121 yards. He was
named AFC Offensive Player of the Week after gaining 183 yards against the Seahawks in
Week 15. |
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| Kansas
City Chiefs |
| The Chiefs were ready to bury OT John Tait after he held out through
training camp. But since joining the starting lineup midway through the season, Tait has
played like something other than a rookie. He has played with toughness and has done well
sealing the outside on runs. Tait’s emergence came quickly. After seeing his first
action in Week Five, Tait was playing in crunch time by Week Nine. |
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| Oakland
Raiders |
| Raiders boss Al Davis fell in love with DE Tony Bryant before the draft
and wanted to use the team’s first-round pick to take him. Instead, Oakland waited
until the second round to select Bryant. The rookie had 4½ sacks and was steadily taking
playing time away from James Harris before an ankle injury knocked him out of action.
Still, Bryant showed enough potential that he is considered a building block for the
future. Rookie LBs Eric Barton and Sam Sword have also played significant roles lately. |
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| San
Diego Chargers |
| It has been yet another lean year for rookies in San Diego, where GM
Bobby Beathard’s track record has taken a beating. The best of the bunch in ’99
has been H-back Reggie Davis, an undrafted free agent out of Washington. Davis has been a
decent blocker and has done well on special teams. Davis caught six passes, including one
for a touchdown, vs. the Bears in Week 11. |
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| Seattle
Seahawks |
| Though he hasn’t been getting the repetitions lately (starters
Michael Sinclair and Phillip Daniels usually decide when they come out), DE Lamar King has
played well when given the chance. He’s put good pressure on the quarterback and even
blocked a field goal that was returned for a touchdown. |
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