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    ROOKIE ANALYSIS 8/6/08

    Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 07:46 PM EST [General]

    From guest contributor The Commish:

    RASHARD MENDENHALL-RB-PITTSBURGH STEELERS

    Pittsburgh got the steal of the draft when they landed 
    Rashard Mendenhall from Illnois. Mendehall has drawn
    comparisons to Edge and TD in their younger days which means
    he's got potential to be the real deal. I think he's the
    best back of the 2008 rooks and if he landed anywhere else as the
    sure fire starter would be the consensus #1 RB. Mendenhall
    heads for a run first offense and with Fast Willie possibly
    in need of split time, The Mend in the Hall should be good to go in year 1
    by seeing goal-
    line carries and at least 12 touches a game.

    MATT FORTE-RB-CHICAGO BEARS


    Rapping Forte is one of the most popular sleepers of the draft amongst owners.
    Forte will hopefully have his knack for racking up big games
    for the Bears who desperately need help at RB. Forte should
    be stud as a rook and seal the #1 job in camp but there will
    be risks involved if you draft him. The Bears brought in
    Kevin Jones, they still have no QB, no true #1 WR with Devin Hester still learning
    the position, and a suspect O-Line. In other words, Forte will not only have
    to run down hill and
    take a pounding but uphill too in order make an impact.
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