1.   And even with talented rookie Drew Brees waiting in the wings, Smith assures there will be no controversy on the West Coast.

2.   And what about those costly free agent upgrades and the talented rookie draft picks who were supposed to improve the defense and put this franchise in the post-season?

3.   As the talented rookie circled the track, he held his left arm out of window and raised three fingers to the roaring approval of the crowd.

4.   Bjornson is a talented rookie, and the Cowboys feel he has an excellent future.

5.   Every five days, the talented rookie pitches and tries to continue showing that he belongs.

6.   From the start, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich tried to keep getting the basketball to his talented rookie and Robinson, but the Suns would have none of it.

7.   He also has brought talented rookie Matt Kenseth into the fold.

8.   Meanwhile, bench players like the talented rookie Kobe Bryant, Jerome Kersey, Sean Rooks and Joe Kleine all could see more action.

9.   Roy may not be the most talented rookie, but grit and willingness could keep earning him a big-league check.

10.   Talented rookies now routinely become immediate starters with movie-star contracts and visibility.