Rookies of the Year

The offensive and defensive rookies of the year have been selected. The offensive rookie of the year was quarterback Sam Bradford of the St. Louis Rams, the number one pick in the 2010 draft. The defensive rookie of the year was defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh of the Detroit Lions; he was the number two pick in the 2010 draft.

These were good choices for the awards and they went to the players that everyone thought they would. Congratulations to them both.

But on this post, I will be handing out the awards of offensive and defensive rookies of the year on the Kansas City Chiefs.

Offensive Rookie of the Year: Tony Moeaki

Moeaki was picked in the third round of this years draft out of Iowa. He fell to the third round in the draft because many scouts were worried about the proneness to injury he battled with in college. Yet, he only missed one game (due to concussion) and started every other game.

In his first season, Moeaki had 47 receptions for 556 yards and 3 touchdowns. This accounted for the second most receptions and the second most receiving yards on the team. These stats were also good enough for fifth most receptions out of all rookie receivers and second most amongst rookie tight ends. The yardage total was also second of all rookie tight ends.

Moeaki brought instant stability to the tight end position this season. And here's something to compare it to: 33 receptions, 368 yards, 2 touchdowns. That's the numbers from Tony Gonzalez's rookie season. Not saying that Moeaki is the next Tony G, but I definitely hope so.

Defensive Rookie of the Year: Eric Berry

This is an easy choice. Berry started every game for the Chiefs recording 92 tackles, 2 sacks, and 4 interceptions. He was also voted to the Pro Bowl, a special treat for a rookie player.

Berry is the kind of player that you can build a defense around, and although he struggled against tight ends all season, this is where I'm going to remind everyone that he was a rookie.

I've done plenty of posts on Eric Berry, so here's one for more stats and info if you want them.