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Rookies: Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Wide Receivers | Tight Ends | Defensive Linemen | Linebackers | Defensive Backs
Every season, a handful of rookies make a big splash in the NFL and make for solid fantasy contributors. Both offensive and defensive rookies fall into this category, so let’s take a look at some of the candidates on the defensive side that could be solid fantasy starters (or backups) in 2009.
Aaron Curry (SLB – Seattle): We all know that the SAM linebacker is the worst in terms of fantasy production, but we’ve seen a few instances where some put up decent enough stats to warrant consideration. Given Curry’s sick game, you’d be foolish to think he won’t at least put up decent fantasy stats starting from Week 1. Don’t overpay, though, as the position does limit his ceiling.
Brian Cushing (SLB – Houston): As I mentioned above, the SAM spot isn’t the greatest for fantasy LBs, but the Houston SLB spot has merited consideration in the past (see: Zach Diles) and Cushing has been given the starting spot. He’ll obviously have a bit of a limit on his production, what, with studs Mario Williams and DeMeco Ryans competing for fantasy worthiness. But Cushing could serve as a solid LB3 or backup in many leagues.
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