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Ranking the top 5 NFL rookies at the quarter pole

By Nicholas McGee

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 29: Gardner Minshew #15 of the Jacksonville Jaguars walks on the field after a 26-24 lion over the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on September 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 29: Gardner Minshew #15 of the Jacksonville Jaguars walks on the field after a 26-24 lion over the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on September 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – SEPTEMBER 22: Brian Burns #53 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after sacking Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium during the second half on September 22, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – SEPTEMBER 22: Brian Burns #53 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after sacking Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium during the second half on September 22, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /

4. Brian Burns – Carolina Panthers

The Panthers have silenced the doubters who believed they would struggle to compete without Cam Newton. They have been able to do that partly because Brian Burns has quickly proved those who questioned his potential as a pro pass rusher wrong.

Burns already has 2.5 sacks to his name, with his speed off the edge and his arsenal of pass rush moves helping the Panthers get back to 2-2 after dropping their opening two games at home.

The former Florida State defensive end has laid concerns over his size to rest and was named Defensive Rookie of the Month. If he continues to make pivotal contributions to keep the Panthers in the hunt, he could be in contention for season-long accolades.

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