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Two New England Patriots rookies in Pro Football Focus’ top ten

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Here’s how ProFootballFocus.com ranked the Patriots rookies amongst the top ten of 2010. Have to imagine if these went to a top twenty you’d see Hernando and others in there too.

1. Devin McCourty, CB, New England Patriots (+11.6)

McCourty wasn’t seen by many coming out of the draft as even worthy of a first-round pick — in fact, the talk was that his primary impact this year would be on special teams. Instead he’s played like a top-10 cornerback league-wide, even with some tricky games, and has been one of the keys to New England’s great play down the stretch.

5. Rob Gronkowski, TE, New England Patriots (+12.5)

Early on in the season he looked to the most complete tight end entering the league, and after a blip, he reinforced that with a superb second half of the season. Not bad to lead tight ends in touchdowns and still do a superb job as a run blocker.

Football Outsiders: Top Offensive Patriots in 2010

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Football Outsiders released their top players from 2010 today and wouldn’t you know there’s quite a few Patriots making an appearance:

  • Tom Brady: #1 QB
  • Benjarvus Green-Ellis: #4 overall RB
  • Danny Woodhead: #5 overall RB, #5 receiving RB
  • Rob Gronkowski: #2 TE
  • Aaron Hernandez: #4 TE
  • Deion Branch #11 WR
  • Wes Welker #19 WR

Other Patriots notes:

  • Woodhead didn’t have enough carries to qualify for the main rushing-only RB rankings, but his score would’ve had him as the 8th best RB in the NFL. He only missed out on this by three carries. His #5 overall RB ranking is aided by his receptions.
  • Law Firm was the 3rd best rushing-only RB.
  • Tate #14 WR for WRs with under 50 passes thrown at them, he had 46. He was #8 in WR rushing.

Notes out our enemies:

  • Mark Sanchez #20 QB
  • Peyton Manning #2 QB
  • Santonio Holmes #31 WR
  • Braylon Edwards #34 WR
  • Reggie Wayne #24 WR
  • Joe Flacco #11 QB
  • Shonn Green #11 RB
  • Ladainian Tomlinson #16 RB