This early in the offseason, in which new rookies are now brought into the mix, it is time to look at what offensive rookies can step right in and have an immediate impact on their new orginazation.
CJ Spiller RB Buffalo Bills- Spiller is arguably the most explosive back in the game. With a crowded backfield as already in Buffalo with Marshawn Lynch and Fred Jackson one might not think Spiller would be wildly productive. I see him right now as the only true break out threat on that Bills offense. Sure the two backs I named are quality players, but they aren't threats on every down like Spiller. Also Spiller can be split out wide, with Spiller on one side and Lee Evans on the other the opposing team will need some fast corners.
Jahvid Best RB Detroit Lions- Another player in the same type of mold as Spiller. Ran the fastest 40 yard dash of any runningback in 4.35 seconds. A true playmaker but questions about durability made him slip to the bottom of the first round. The Lions dissmissed these durablity concerns when they traded up to the number 30 pick to snag Best. Scott Linehan is one of the best offensive coordinators in the league and is excited to be able to move Best all around the field. With Kevin Smith coming off a season cut short with an ACL tear the starting tailback job looks to be Best's.
Jimmy Clausen QB Carolina Panthers- The Panthers got a gift sitting at pick number 48 when Clausen dropped all the way to the mid second round. Clausen is the most pro ready quarterback in this draft class. He played in the pro style offense under Charlie Weis at Notre Dame. Knocks on his leadership could have accounted for the slip, but day one I see him as the starter in Carolina and he could be a solid QB for years to come.
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