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TOP 10 NFL ROOKIES ENTERING WEEK 5 With Week 4 in the books, we’ve witnessed one of the largest shakeups in PFF’s race for rookie of the year yet. Four new faces make the list, including three players in the secondary. Of course, it’s the quarterbacks that still reign supreme. 7. Jatavis Brown, LB, Chargers It’s the year of the Day 3 pick, as we see another Saturday selection make the top-10. Jatavis is currently grading above-average in run defense, coverage, and when rushing the passer. With that kind of production, the Chargers’ coaching staff has taken notice, moving him to a full-time role after the season-ending injury to Manti Te’o, instead of limiting the rookie to sub-packages. He played 68 snaps against the Saints, and is currently PFF’s 25th highest-graded linebacker.

"Zips fans can look forward to more uncertainty. Coach Terry Bowden said during his news conference on Tuesday that Woodson, who threw on a very limited basis, has not been ruled out for Saturday’s game against Miami University. Bowden said he feels comfortable putting the offense in Chapman’s hands again." If Woodson can't play this week, and he plays against (ranked) WMU next Saturday, he will not have thrown a meaningful pass in 21 days. Let's hope he can go this week.

Akron4ever broke the news on zipsnation.org last Thursday.

Go man, and load the box. The true freshman....against the Ohio Bobcats last weekend in relief...14-of-25 for 154 yards and a td, despite the 4.4 yards per attempt

I can't. The horse collar might be one of the most shortsighted rules in football. One person got hurt in the history of football, and they made a rule. The only thing it does is limit a players options to get a ball carrier to the ground without helmet to helmet contact.

Consider the source: Woodson listed as "?" for Saturday.

It's worth watching the replay...especially the second half. At the very least, watch the last five minutes.

Western #25 in Coaches Poll...Eastern Michigan(4-1) got a vote (Toledo at home this week).

Miscellaneous thoughts: Watching the Zips without Woodson is like watching the Steelers without Ben. Byrce Jones had an incredible game. Nick Holley probably made for some intense defensive practices this week, and that's probably a good thing. It was fun watching Chapman's second half of football. The short yardage package with MTB is way better/effective than it was with Grice. I want more. Will he ever throw? I'm starting to gain confidence in the ball going through the uprights. I wish Dustin Fox did the game solo. The offensive line is becoming a strength. Who is coaching them again? This defense is going to start getting some turnovers soon. Coach Amato's defenses are always better at the end of the year. I will miss JoJo next year, he is special.

Nobody selected the win total, and only one person, ZippyRulz, selected the over on Kent's total offense. Akron beats Kent, everybody that voted is a WINNER! PS With Kent's defensive scheme, Woodson would have thrown 5 touchdowns.

Woodson out with shoulder issue.

Funny story g-mann. I was at that game, and my memories of that day are sad, and vivid as well. Kent doesn't have anybody on offense as talented as Edelman, I think you will have better memories this year.

Quarterback is THE most important position on the team. Competition, injuries, unknown, etc... Never stop trying to create quality depth on your roster. If we get to the level where a player transfers out of Akron, and makes some sort of noise in FBS, we will be too busy enjoying the football team to notice.

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Najee Murray (CB, Kent State) has given up 17 receiving yards in 142 coverage snaps. The Junior transfer from Ohio State is making the most of his opportunity with Golden Eagles. Through four games and 142 coverage snaps, Murray has allowed a total of 17 yards. Those 17 yards came on 13 targets and three receptions. Opposing quarterbacks have a passer rating of 7.5 when throwing into Murray’s coverage. Murray is PFF College’s fourth-ranked coverage cornerback. source: @pff

I would have liked to hear coaches take on the kick-off coverage, Thomas Woodson's (or play calling) adjustment after the interceptions, and who he thought played well in a limited role during the Mountaineers game. Also, is there a possibility of Warren Ball playing this week. He mentioned him, and it didn't sound positive to me. I realize he probably wouldn't have answered the question, but I still would have asked. I liked hearing his comment saying that we need to pass to open up the run.

The Zips already do some of these. I like the DJ idea. Fleck's enthusiasm reminds me of our interim president. Get him more involved.

Elton Alexander from the Plain Dealer Kyron Brown was a teammate of Jackson, a sophomore at Louisville, at Boynton Beach High in Florida.

Fans in the know getting in early, line up to seven.

Top-graded QBs this season: 1. Carson Wentz, 90.5 2. Andrew Luck, 87.3 3. Sam Bradford, 86.1 4. Dak Prescott, 86.0 5. Matt Stafford, 85.7 source: @pff