Rookie of the Year: Austin Collie?

by BigBlueShoe on Nov 5, 2009 7:44 AM EST in Analysis Comment 9 comments

Percy Harvin in Minnesota is really turning heads. The Vikings have not had a dynamic receiver like Harvin since the days of Randy Moss. However, unlike Moss, Harvin is also a threat to score on special teams. He already has two kickoff returns for TDs and 23 returns of 20 or more yards. Harvin also had impressive receiving stats, with 28 receptions for 369 yards and 3 TDs.

However, despite some good numbers, Harvin's receiving numbers are eclipsed by another rookie: Colts slot receiver Austin Collie.

Collie, who is probably the best rookie WR we've seen in Indy since Marvin Harrison in his rookie season in 1996, has 30 receptions for 330 yards and 4 TDs. What pushes Harvin over the top is his kick returns, and while other rookies like Knowshon Moreno, Brian Orakpo, Brian Cushing, and Jairus Byrd are having great seasons, it's important to point out that all the players mentioned here are first day picks.

All but one. Collie was taken in the 4th round of the 2009 draft.

So, even though Harvin has really shined returning kicks, keep an eye on Collie's numbers as the season progresses. If his catches, yards, and TDs are better than Harvin's, Collie deserves a little RotY love. Interesting sidenote: Donald Brown is #3 on the rookie rushing list with 212 yards and 2 TDs.

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Collie will not get the OROY

People say that he flourishes from having Peyton as QB.

He didn’t even win the rookie of the week in his coming out game.

(Funny how the opposite argument is used against Peyton, but whatever…)

"It's the greatest job in the world until Peyton comes off the field and you think his thumb might be broken and there's three minutes left in the AFC Championship Game and you're down by three to New England and you haven't taken a snap all year. Yeah, it's a great job until that point." - Jim Sorgi

by gizzardfanny on Nov 5, 2009 8:00 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

He didn't win RoW in his coming out week because

Jeremy Maclin went OFF. Collie just picked the wrong week to do so.

All of that being said, Percy Harvin if he stays healthy has already got this n the bag. He’ll return at least 2 more this season and will get increased targets as he progresses. Collie is going to have to put up pretty big numbers if he plans on winning this award. It would be nice to see, but I say no chance.

Indianapolis Colts, taking focus away from my DBacks every Sunday.

by AJforAZ on Nov 5, 2009 10:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

If Gonzo doesn't come back any time soon,

Collie will have his chances.
Peyton loves him, if you pay attention to the sidelines you’ll have noticed Peyton interacting with Collie.
The way he’s catching, P will keep throwing to him.
He could have a monster year.

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by Indy Lori on Nov 5, 2009 10:33 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Collie isn't flashy enough...

To win a beauty contest like OROY. All he does is catch touchdowns. If I had to pick one rookie to be on my team, I would take Collie over Harvin without a second thought. Personally, I think Michael Oher deserves the award but there’s no way he is getting it either.

by invisibulman on Nov 5, 2009 10:52 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Collie is a great "suprise"

Although most of us expected big things, I’m not sure others in the NFL were. I think he’ll be better than Brandon Stokely is a short amount of time. What I like about him is that he is not afraid to fight for extra yards and lowering his shoulder to break tackles. I would say he’s the Polian “gem” from this draft, but with so many players from this draft playing so well thus far it’s hard to make that comment.

by Sanders_fan89 on Nov 5, 2009 10:53 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I wasn't expecting big things out of him...

… I was just hoping to have someone in who could function as relief and a semi-reliable backup and not be a downgrade. I didn’t know we were going to end up with someone who shows the potential to challenge for ROY. Collie is great as a rook. That was one damn fine draft pick.

Man, when Gonzo returns to form and Reggie gets back to 100% health, the receiving corp’s going to be sick. I mean, It’s impressive enough as it is, and it’s not even firing on all cylinders yet.

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by E.M.H. on Nov 5, 2009 11:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I’d give it to Collie for Offensive ROTY & Brian Cushing for Defensive ROTY. But, like someone else mentioned, they aren’t “flashy” enough. So it will probably go to Percy Harvin and Jairus Byrd, respectively.

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by Mike Kerns on Nov 5, 2009 11:58 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Offensive Rookie of the Year - Mark Sanchez

Now before you cry foul I’m not saying he deserves it, but rookie QBs starting on teams with winning records (or close to winning records) are sexier than 2nd/slot receivers.

It’s of like when Vince Young was ROTY instead of Maurice Jones-Drew or Marques Colston. All MJD did was have 941 yards rushing, 436 yards receiving, 873 return yards (2,250 total yards) and 16 TDs. Marques Colston just had 70 receptions for 8 Touchdowns. VY? Completed 51% of his passes, compiled a 66 qb rating, and broke even on TD/Turnover ratio.

Face it. The New York hype machine over Sanchez will drown out any chance of Collie for ROTY, whether he deserves it or not.

Ignore the hype; look at the results.

by harperslaw on Nov 5, 2009 3:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Umm..

Just a thought but what does being a first day pick or not have anything to do with who wins Rookie of the year? Zilch.. naddda… nothing. If he wins it, it will have nothing to do whether he was first overall or undrafted. My 2 cents

by ColtKing on Nov 6, 2009 5:18 AM EST reply actions 0 recs