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Mike Reiss summarizes rookie contributions in one paragraph
Best rookie on every NFL team
New England Patriots
The Patriots received significant contributions from the rookie class. Guards Shaq Mason (66 percent of the snaps) and Tre' Jackson (54.2 percent) -- both fourth-round picks -- were part of a three-man rotation. Meanwhile, long snapper Joe Cardona (fifth round, Navy) handled his job well, undrafted centerDavid Andrews started the first 10 games of the season and helped bail the team out when a string of injuries hit, and undrafted Brandon King was second on the team with 12 special teams tackles. But we'll give the nod to Malcom Brown, who played 46.5 percent of the defensive snaps as the top option in a committee to replace departed Vince Wilfork at defensive tackle. -- Mike Reiss
Best rookie on every NFL team
New England Patriots
The Patriots received significant contributions from the rookie class. Guards Shaq Mason (66 percent of the snaps) and Tre' Jackson (54.2 percent) -- both fourth-round picks -- were part of a three-man rotation. Meanwhile, long snapper Joe Cardona (fifth round, Navy) handled his job well, undrafted centerDavid Andrews started the first 10 games of the season and helped bail the team out when a string of injuries hit, and undrafted Brandon King was second on the team with 12 special teams tackles. But we'll give the nod to Malcom Brown, who played 46.5 percent of the defensive snaps as the top option in a committee to replace departed Vince Wilfork at defensive tackle. -- Mike Reiss