2011 Redskins Defensive Rookie of the Year

Defensewins · 08-09-2011, 11:42 PM

Kerrigan has to battle a position change, DE to LB, a knee dislocation and the pressure of being a high 1st round pick. A ton is expected of him. Just like it was not easy for Orakpo, I think Kerrigan will have growing pains.
Jarvis Jenkins position is easier to transition to the NFL in that he does not have to think as much and just has to beat the guy in front of him. He has the size and strength to play from day 1. He is already getting noticed in camp. Can not say the same for Kerrigan. Kerrigan's position requires a ton of study and being in the right place at the right time. A lot more room for error.
Jenkins will do better in his first year. Kerrigan will pass him up as the year goes on and into his second year.

View Poll Results: 2011 Redskins Defensive Rookie of the Year
Ryan Kerrigan	22	32.35%
Jarvis Jenkins	44	64.71%
DeJon Gomes	1	1.47%
Brandyn Thomson	0	0%
Markus White	0	0%
Chris Neild	1	1.47%
Voters: 68. You may not vote on this poll

08-09-2011, 11:42 PM	#19
Defensewins Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,767	Re: 2011 Redskins Defensive Rookie of the Year Kerrigan has to battle a position change, DE to LB, a knee dislocation and the pressure of being a high 1st round pick. A ton is expected of him. Just like it was not easy for Orakpo, I think Kerrigan will have growing pains. Jarvis Jenkins position is easier to transition to the NFL in that he does not have to think as much and just has to beat the guy in front of him. He has the size and strength to play from day 1. He is already getting noticed in camp. Can not say the same for Kerrigan. Kerrigan's position requires a ton of study and being in the right place at the right time. A lot more room for error. Jenkins will do better in his first year. Kerrigan will pass him up as the year goes on and into his second year.

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