Running back Robert Edwards was the Patriots player hurt in a flag football game at the Pro Bowl in 1998 at the tail end of his rookie year. Edwards was the Patriots first round selection (18th overall) in 1998, replacing Curtis Martin who jumped ship and signed with the rival New York Jets.
In his first season with the Patriots, Edwards rushed for 1,115 yards and scored 9 rushing touchdown's and 3 receiving touchdowns for the Patriots that year. At the Pro Bowl that year, he sustained a catostropic knee injury. At one point, the doctors thought they were going to have to amputate his lower leg.
Edwards, though, rebounded, and with two to three years of intensive rehab, made it back to the NFL. He signed with the Miami Dolphins and made the roster in 2002. He was awarded the Pro Football Writers Association Halas Award for the comeback player of the year.
Edwards was released by the Dolphins following the 2002 season. He was signed by the Montreal Alouettes and played with them from 2005-2007. He was released by the Alouettes in 2007, and was picked up by the Toronto Argonauts for the 2007 season.
The Offensive Rookie of the Year was Curtis Martin, a running back for the New England Patriots. The Defensive Rookie of the Year was Hugh Douglas, a defensive end for the New York Jets.
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That was running back Curtis Martin of the New England Patriots.
Rookie defensive end Richard Seymour helped revitalize the 2001 New England Patriots defensive line.
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A 1995 Ty Law Nee England Patriots rookie card is worth about $1. Of course, valued for card collectible a can vary depending on condition.
The 1971 season was Jim Plunkett's rookie season with the Patriots.
Curtis Martin played for the New England Patriots his rookie season.
Curtis Martin, the running back from the New England Patriots won the offensive rookie of the year honors in 1995. Hugh Douglas, the defensive end from the New York Jets won the defensive player of the year
#28 for the 2001 New England Patriots was worn by rookie Cornerback Brock Williams. Brock Williams was drafted by the Patriots in the 3rd round of the 2001 draft, with the 86th overall pick. According to the Patriots website, Williams was injured prior to training camp, tearing his anterior cruciate ligament and was placed on the Patriots injured reserve. He was released in September, 2002 by the Patriots.
The 1996 New England Patriots quarterbacks on the preseason roster:Drew BledsoeScott ZolakRay Lucas (rookie)Tom Tupa (Punter/Emergency QB)
His rookie season was the 2000 season