Which NFL offensive rookies will make the biggest impact in 2013?

Posted May 19, 2013
1. Giovani Bernard, RB, Bengals: Bernard's capable of getting out in space and generating big plays, he can be a feature runner when they need him to be, he's a dynamic pass-catching back (92 catches in 2011 and 2012 at North Carolina) and he's a force on special teams as well (ask former NC State coach Tom O'Brien about his punt-returning skills). Color me all in on Gio blowing up for the Bengals. (CBS Sports)

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