Derwin James Jr. pushes for Ladd McConkey as Rookie of the Year contender
- Derwin James Jr. highlighted rookie receiver Ladd McConkey as a candidate for the Rookie of the Year award.
- McConkey is currently leading his team in receptions and receiving yards, ranking second among all rookies.
- James's endorsement showcases the strong team spirit and support for McConkey as the season progresses.
In the context of the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year race, discussions have intensified as two quarterbacks, Jayden Daniels of the Washington Commanders and Bo Nix of the Denver Broncos, have emerged as leading candidates. With five games left in the season, both players have demonstrated impressive performances that have placed their teams in playoff contention. Jayden Daniels has thrown for 2,819 yards and 15 touchdowns, while Bo Nix leads all NFL rookies with 2,842 passing yards and has a total of 17 touchdowns to his name. Their successes as quarterbacks are noteworthy and have garnered significant attention. However, Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. has thrown a curveball into the conversation by endorsing rookie receiver Ladd McConkey as a potential dark horse for the award. During an appearance on FanDuel TV’s