AFC West: Early Rookie Reviews....

DENVER – Demaryius Thomas (1a) plucked eight balls for 97 yards and a touchdown in first game after returning from injury, but has had a problem staying healthy. Leads all rookies, averaging 33 yards on five kickoff returns. Tim Tebow (1b) reserve quarterback, scored first touchdown on run versus the Jets in game six. Zane Beadles (2) rotates with Ryan Harris at right tackle. JD Walton (3a) starting center. Newsletter Rehash: 2010 Draft Guide - Position/wall off type blocker. Creates inside running lanes by turning the down defender. Solid on the block back or “choke” block. Plays on his feet. Good agility and balance in close quarters. Plays with a good base and works to finish his blocks. Good hand quickness to lock out and position hands on the breast plate and get push on his target. Strong and crafty. Eric Decker (3b) backs up Eddie Royal at the slot receiver position. Perrish Cox (5) backs up Champ Bailey at left corner and is a reserve kick returner. Eric Olsen (6) reserve left guard. Syd’Quan Thompson (7a) reserve corner. Jammie Kirlew (7b) cut. CFA/53: Cassius Vaughn reserve corner, Mississipi.


KANSAS CITY – Eric Berry (1) starting strong safety. Has 27 tackles in first five games. Dexter McCluster (2a) flashes his explosiveness as a kick returner and wide receiver. Averaging 20.9 yards in eight returns in five games, including a 94-yard scamper for a touchdown. Javier Arenas (2b) backup right corner and kick return specialist along with McCluster. Averages 10.3 yards per punt return with a long of 36 yards in 11 returns. Jon Asamoah (3a) backs up Brian Waters at left guard. Tony Moeaki (3b) starting tight end and the Chiefs’ leading receiver with 18 catches for 194 yards and two touchdowns. Kendrick Lewis (5a) reserve free safety. Cameron Sheffield (5b) placed on injured reserve after suffering a neck injury during the preseason. CFA/53: Jeremy Horne-Murdock WR, Massachusetts. Justin Cole IB, San Jose State. Cory Greenwood OB, Concordia-Canada.

OAKLAND – Rolando McClain (1) starting middle linebacker. Third leading tackler on team with 33 stops in six games. Lamarr Houston (2) starting left defensive end. Nine tackles and one sack in six games. Jared Veldheer (3) started one game at center until Samson Satele returned. Newsletter Rehash: 2010 Draft Guide - Four-year starter that is very athletic and competitive. Plays with good knee bend. Slides his feet in pass protection. Strong two arm extension. Maintains balance when sliding with defenders. Has the physical tools, but needs technique refinement. Bruce Campbell (4a) backup right guard. Jacoby Ford (4b) reserve wide receiver. Walter McFadden (5) backup left corner. Travis Goethel (6) reserve middle linebacker. Jeremy Ware (7a) reserve right corner. Stevie Brown (7b) on the practice squad. CFA/53: none.

SAN DIEGO – Ryan Mathews (1) starting running back. Carried the ball 55 times for 282 yards, averaging 5.1 yards per carry. Has one touchdown. Also caught eight passes for 56 yards. Lost two fumbles. Did not play in the Seattle game due to ankle sprain. Donald Butler (3) on injured reserve due to a season ending Achilles tendon injury. Darrell Stuckey (4) reserve strong safety. Cam Thomas (5a) reserve nose tackle. Jonathan Crompton (5b) released. Dedrick Epps (7) claimed by Miami off of waivers. CFA/53: Brandon Lang OB, Troy.