No preseason, no problem: NFL rookies shine in strange year
Young and Jefferson made the Pro Bowl, and surely more rookies would have joined them as alternates at the league’s now-canceled all-star game. “It’s crazy unusual for a rookie, I think, to have the type of leadership that Chase has, genuine leadership,” Washington quarterback Alex Smith said. “I think a lot of young guys, especially high picks, I think you feel pressure to do it some way or somehow. “Talk about a rookie coming in, starting every game and just being focused,” Browns Pro Bowl guard Joel Bitonio said of Wills. “We’re growing and we’re starting to get a hang of the game,” said Dolphins right tackle Robert Hunt, a second-round pick and one of six Miami rookies starting on offense.
Day 2 of NFL Draft: Miami Dolphins draft analysis
PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins second round of the NFL Draft is ongoing Friday night. Local 10 News’ sports team Will Manso and Clay Ferraro break down the Dolphins’ second-round picks. And the Dolphins are beefing up both lines in a big way in this draft. MANSO: The Dolphins finally addressed the need at safety be selecting Jones out of Texas with the 70th overall pick. FERRARO: It’s a passing league and the Dolphins have bolstered their pass defense in a big way this offseason.