NFC West: Early Rookie Reviews

ARIZONA – The Cardinals traditionally do as good a job of cultivating free agents as any team in the NFL and 2010 was no different. Max Hall won the quarterback spot by default and two receivers, Stephen Williams and Max Komar had impressive camps. Nose tackle Dan Williams (1) struggles with his weight which has kept him off the field and third team on the depth chart. Made three tackles. Inactive for three games. Daryl Washington (2) starts at left inside linebacker after an impressive preseason. Through six games he tallied 42 tackles, including ten against Atlanta. Newsletter Rehash: February 2010 - Shows good overall athletic ability. At his best in pursuit. Takes good angles and does a nice job on the backside when the play is away. Good range in pursuit and can be sudden in change of direction. Does a good job wading through the traffic. Shows coverage tools and takes good drops and breaks well on the ball. He recovers well and covers a lot of ground in zone coverage. Andre Roberts (3) missed most of preseason with a shoulder injury. First extended action came in the New Orleans’ win where he caught two passes for 27 yards. Struggled as a punt returner fielding a ball inside the 5-yard line and letting two punts drop and hit teammates for turnovers. O’Brien Schofield (4) placed on the non-football injury list (NFI) to rehabilitate his knee injured in the 2010 Senior Bowl. John Skelton (5) third quarterback, inactive through five games. Corner Jorrick Calvin (6) was traded to Philadelphia for running back Charles Scott. Jim Dray (7) is the third tight end. Has one catch for 24 yards. CFA/53: Stephen Williams WR, Toledo, has seven catches for 75 yards through five games. Max Komar WR, Idaho. Max Hall QB, BYU, won his first start against the New Orleans’ Saints, completing 17 of 27 passes for 168 yards. AJ Jefferson DC/KR, Fresno State, signed to practice squad after making the original 53-man roster.


ST. LOUIS – Sam Bradford (1) starter at quarterback and has impressed the Rams’ brass and fans with his poise and accuracy under fire. Bradford has thrown for 1357 yards and seven touchdowns, leading the Rams to a 3-3 record after six games. Rodger Saffold (2) started all six games at left tackle, allowing 2009 first round pick, Jason Smith to move to right tackle. Jerome Murphy (3) reserve left corner. Has played in five games making eight tackles, deflecting two passes, and grabbing one interception. Mardy Gilyard (4) backup wide receiver. Michael Hoomanawanui (5a) reserve tight end. Hall Davis (5b) claimed off waivers by Tennessee. Fendi Onobun (6a) reserve tight end. Eugene Sims (6b) reserve right defensive end. Marquis Johnson (7a) on the practice squad, injured reserve after knee surgery. George Selvie (7b) backup left defensive end. Played in all six games totaling nine tackles and 1 ½ sacks. Josh Hull (7c) on injured reserve due to a torn ACL. CFA/53: Dominique Curry WR, California (PA), placed on injured reserve with a torn right knee ACL. Thaddeus Lewis QB, Duke. Keith Toston RB, Oklahoma State. Jermelle Cudjo DT, Central Oklahoma. Darian Stewart FS, South Carolina.

SAN FRANCISCO – Anthony Davis (1a) starter at right tackle every preseason and season game. Works at staying low, getting good hand placement, and developing the proper footwork. Mike Iupati (1b) starter at left guard every preseason and season game. Impressive with pulls and fold blocks. Plays on his feet. Taylor Mays (2) starter at strong safety. Has 19 tackles and a forced fumble. Big play recovering ball in end zone for a touchdown versus New Orleans. Navorro Bowman (3) backup to Takeo Spikes at left inside linebacker. Has 18 tackles. Anthony Dixon (6a) reserve running back who led the NFL in rushing during the preseason with 300 yards on 74 carries and four touchdowns. His touchdown run against New Orleans is his only real work to this point. Also plays special teams. Nate Byham (6b) reserve tight end who was impressive catching the ball as well as blocking in the preseason. Kyle Williams (6c) reserve wide receiver. Phillip Adams (7) reserve left corner. CFA/53: Keaton Kristick IB, Oregon State.

SEATTLE – Russell Okung (1a) starting left tackle who missed the first three games because of high ankle sprain to his right ankle. Earl Thomas (1b) starting free safety since he stepped on the field. Ball hawked four interceptions and made 30 tackles through six games. Golden Tate (2) reserve wide receiver. Walter Thurmond (4a) backup left corner. EJ Wilson (4b) backs up right defensive end. Kam Chancellor (5) backup strong safety. Anthony McCoy (6) reserve tight end. Dexter Davis (7a) reserve left defensive end. Jameson Konz (7b) on injured reserve due to ankle injury. CFA/53: none.