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Hit the Ground Running
Peter King
November 08, 1999
It's too soon to tell how the five quarterbacks chosen in the first round of last April's draft will pan out, but several teams are already getting outstanding play from other rookies. Here are the first-year players who have made the biggest impact (pick in the draft in parentheses).
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November 08, 1999

Hit The Ground Running

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9. Jon Jansen, Redskins OT (37)
Solid starter on right side from Day 1, he's helped keep quarterback Brad Johnson upright

10. Ricky Williams, Saints RB (5)
Showed on Sunday what can happen when his number is called with a 40-carry, 179-yard performance against the Browns

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