Michael Crabtree as Offensive Rookie of the Year Is Not As Crazy As It Seems

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Published: December 17, 2009

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... running for offensive rookie of the year, you would have thought they were crazy.

For one, at that time Crabtree wasn't even signed yet by the 49ers. There was a major concern that Crabtree would never sign and instead go back to the draft for 2010.

Crabtree did end up signing with the 49ers, but he missed the first five games of the season.

Right now, though, there's really no clear runaway winner for the offensive rookie of the year. Percy Harvin of the Minnesota Vikings looked like he was going to be the best candidate for the award, but he has been sidelined by injuries recently and could miss another game this week. 

Jeremy Maclin for the Philadelphia Eagles had put up some solid numbers as well, but he is another player who is injured right now.

Hakeem Nicks with the New York Giants has been impressive. He currently leads all rookie receivers in yards.

Kenny Britt of the Tennessee Titans came up with maybe the best play from a rookie...

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