Rookie Wagon: At the Half

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We’re just pass the halfway mark of the 2016 NFL Season.  Let’s check in on the Rookies….

1. Jared Goff, QB, Los Angeles Rams  

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Is the man that bad? Jeff Fischer seems to think so as he ignores the crowd’s chants to start Goff over Keenum.  Keenum has put up a few bench-worthy stinkers but we’ve seen worse.  His completion percentage is 61.5%.  He averages about 7 passing yards per play, has thrown 9 TD passes and racked up 11 interceptions.  I’d say a first round draft pick should put up better numbers than that but Fischer is not giving Goff a chance, and there’s a reason for that.   

2. Carson Wentz, QB, Philadelphia Eagles

Wentz seemed like a godsend to Philadelphia fans, especially during the first three weeks of the season.  He has recently shown us that he’s human with a few bad decisions here and there, but still a great talent.  I’d say the Eagles got every bit of a worthy second overall pick.

3. Joey Bosa, DE, San Diego Chargers

Bosa is doing okay, definitely not a bust.  He’s pretty much as mediocre as the Chargers themselves. With San Diego just under 500 (4W, 5L) and standing last in a pretty tough AFC West this year, you can only hope for better.

4. Ezekiel Elliot, RB, Dallas Cowboys

There’s no debate as to whether or not Elliott has lived up to the hype, especially as of late.  The guy has vision and is great at breaking tackles while stretching for that extra yardage.  Elliot is a sure factor in the Cowboy’s 7-1 start, leading the league in rushing with 891 yards at week 9. Their only loss is to their division rivals, the Giants.

5. Jalen Ramsey, CB, Jacksonville Jaguars
The rookie out of Florida State has not made much noise except when engaging in unfavorable conduct.  Ramsey was ejected for fighting during their week 7 matchup against the raiders.  He was then fined for a late hit against a Titans’ tight end, the following week.