Originally Published: May 27, 2005

Several rookies ready to contribute

Pro Football Weekly identifies the most intriguing rookies for each of the other 28 teams heading into the 2005 season.

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The free-agency era almost demands that rookies contribute right away and make an immediate impact. In addition to the aforementioned four rookies, here is a look at the most intriguing rookies for each of the other 28 teams (one per team) heading into the 2005 season.

RB J.J. Arrington: Arizona Cardinals
Opting not to deal for Buffalo's Travis Henry, head coach Dennis Green is putting his faith in the undersized, but extremely productive second-round pick out of Cal. Arrington could develop into a Robert Smith-type featured back in the Cardinals' offense. Arrington's first order of business will be to beat out fifth-year pro Marcel Shipp for the starting job.

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