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Take a run (not a pass) on rookie debuts

By Russell S. Baxter
Special to ESPN.com

Thursday, August 31, 2000

As we kick off the NFL's 81st season, it's always fun to look at what rookies will make an impact. We've seen some great debut seasons in recent years, including WR Randy Moss (Vikings) and CB Charles Woodson (Raiders) in 1998, and RB Edgerrin James (Colts) and DE Jevon Kearse (Titans) in '99. All four went to the Pro Bowl as rookies, and Moss and Woodson repeated that feat last season. But the focus here will be on the offensive side of the ball, especially at running back, where there were ...

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