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Mike Anderson was the best offensive rookie in the NFL in the 2000 season. In terms of individual production, impact on team's win/losses, and future potential, Anderson is way ahead of all other rookies on offense. Brian Urlacher similarly on defense.
Statistically Tom Brady did nothing. He also had the best supporting cast and best coaching staff of any rookie quarterback. Chris Redman gets an incomplete so I'm essentially excluding him. Spergon Wynn gets an honorable mention for his performance with the worst supporting cast of any rookie quarterback. I also think the Patriots may have been better off if they had traded up to select Keith Bullock and then selected Marc Bulger with their subsequent pick. Although in that scenario they're probably losing out on J.R. Redmond. Still, Bullock looks like he'll be terrorizing opposing quarterbacks for the next decade at least. And I like Bulger's potential from the second tier 2000 draft prospects at quarterback.
Considering Tom Brady's potential with other quarterbacks drafted in 2000, here is my ranking, most potential to least:
01. Chad Pennington
02. Giovanni Carmazzi
03. Chris Redmond
04. Tee Martin
05. Marc Bulger
06. Spergon Wynn
07. Tom Brady
The bad news is the top 4 are in the AFC and play for already playoff contending teams. Pennington is going to be a constant beast in the division and Miami is loaded with young talent. And none of this includes Manning in Indy.
Tom Brady needs a true #1 receiver. They've got the complementary run game. But the receives aren't good enough for Brady to maximize his potential. I don't trust the Patriots draft board as it relates to receivers. I'd like to see them take a run at Hines Ward. Pittsburgh seems unlikely to retain him. His versatility would do wonders for any offense (assuming full health). Not sure how attractive New England is for receivers at this point.
Statistically Tom Brady did nothing. He also had the best supporting cast and best coaching staff of any rookie quarterback. Chris Redman gets an incomplete so I'm essentially excluding him. Spergon Wynn gets an honorable mention for his performance with the worst supporting cast of any rookie quarterback. I also think the Patriots may have been better off if they had traded up to select Keith Bullock and then selected Marc Bulger with their subsequent pick. Although in that scenario they're probably losing out on J.R. Redmond. Still, Bullock looks like he'll be terrorizing opposing quarterbacks for the next decade at least. And I like Bulger's potential from the second tier 2000 draft prospects at quarterback.
Considering Tom Brady's potential with other quarterbacks drafted in 2000, here is my ranking, most potential to least:
01. Chad Pennington
02. Giovanni Carmazzi
03. Chris Redmond
04. Tee Martin
05. Marc Bulger
06. Spergon Wynn
07. Tom Brady
The bad news is the top 4 are in the AFC and play for already playoff contending teams. Pennington is going to be a constant beast in the division and Miami is loaded with young talent. And none of this includes Manning in Indy.
Tom Brady needs a true #1 receiver. They've got the complementary run game. But the receives aren't good enough for Brady to maximize his potential. I don't trust the Patriots draft board as it relates to receivers. I'd like to see them take a run at Hines Ward. Pittsburgh seems unlikely to retain him. His versatility would do wonders for any offense (assuming full health). Not sure how attractive New England is for receivers at this point.