Former Tenn St. Rogers-Cromartie wins NFL Def ROM

[dbackjon]

Rookie cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie was named the NFL’s defensive rookie of the month for December Wednesday, capping a first year in which he increasingly showed his value as the team’s first-round draft pick.

“I don’t think you can have expectations of a rookie corner playing at the level at which he has played,” coach Ken Whisenhunt said. “I hoped that he would have an opportunity to play, maybe even start, and have a chance to get some interceptions.

“I can’t say he has exceeded the play because we did draft him with a first-round pick. I can say I am pleased with the way he has played.”

“DRC” had 15 tackles, six passes defensed, two interceptions and a fumble recovery in the Cards’ four games. One of the interceptions he returned 99 yards for a touchdown against St. Louis.

Rodgers-Cromartie also blocked a field goal against Minnesota that was returned for a 68-yard touchdown by teammate Rod Hood.

Rodgers-Cromartie had four interceptions while starting 11 games. He and Tampa Bay’s Aqib Talib tied for the most interceptions by a rookie. DRC becomes the second Cardinal to earn the defensive player of the month award, after defensive end Simeon Rice captured the honor in September of 1996.

“I just want to continue to get better and not let it be a letdown from what everyone is expecting of me,” Rodgers-Cromartie said. “I know if I could just settle down and really understand … when I am in the film room, I watch but when I can really start watching and learning, I know I can take off.”

[DanJustDan29]

Sounds like this guy has a really bright future.

I use him on my Madden Franchise too, that might be why he did so well.