08-31-2005, 06:53 AM
Nice mention in a column about ten rookies with potential to make impact with their new teams.
"#9. Roddy White, Atlanta, receiver: The Falcons' first-round pick suffered a high ankle sprain in the team's second preseason game and hasn't played in two weeks. So why's he on our list? Because when he gets healthy again, he's going to give Atlanta a heck of a stretch-the-field option as its No. 3 receiver. He may start the year playing behind Michael Jenkins and Dez White (who is also injured), but by season's end, some believe that Roddy White will be the preeminent playmaker in the Falcons' passing game. Look for the Falcons to find creative ways to get the rookie involved in the offense."
Full article at:
<a href='http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=cnnsi-readyfortheircl&prov=cnnsi&type=lgns' target='_blank'>http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=cnns...cnnsi&type=lgns</a>
"#9. Roddy White, Atlanta, receiver: The Falcons' first-round pick suffered a high ankle sprain in the team's second preseason game and hasn't played in two weeks. So why's he on our list? Because when he gets healthy again, he's going to give Atlanta a heck of a stretch-the-field option as its No. 3 receiver. He may start the year playing behind Michael Jenkins and Dez White (who is also injured), but by season's end, some believe that Roddy White will be the preeminent playmaker in the Falcons' passing game. Look for the Falcons to find creative ways to get the rookie involved in the offense."
Full article at:
<a href='http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=cnnsi-readyfortheircl&prov=cnnsi&type=lgns' target='_blank'>http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=cnns...cnnsi&type=lgns</a>