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From Christian McCaffrey to Joe Mixon, what to expect from top rookie RBs - HappyViking - 08-31-2017
Kind of a fluff piece, but it does give an idea how the top rookie RBs (including Cook) are looking so far this preseason: link
This from running back Jonathan Stewart
sums up what most in the organization think: “I can tell you now
there’s not going to be anybody in this league that can cover him
one-on-one.’’ Everyone, from coach Ron Rivera to middle linebacker Luke Kuechly, says McCaffrey is “special,” particularly with his first move, which Kuechly calls “shake.”
From Christian McCaffrey to Joe Mixon, what to expect from top rookie RBs - Guest - 08-31-2017
McCaffrey will be dangerous as a weapon out of the backfield, but I think he's in for a rude awakening on runs up the middle, especially if they try to do that on 1st and 2nd downs. I think everyone's missing the biggest fantasy impact of Christian McCaffrey, and that's Cam Newton. I think Mixon and Cook are up and down based on opportunity. Each will have a smattering of 100 yard games, but also have their share of duds. I think the rookies to own are Kareem Hunt and Leonard Fournette, in that order.
From Christian McCaffrey to Joe Mixon, what to expect from top rookie RBs - Guest - 08-31-2017
Im really high on Hunt as well. I think he has everything to be really good. He has a great chance to succeed in the position he is in.
I think Mixon will patiently wait his time and take over that situation and not look back.