Opinion or Fact: Are rookie expectations too high?

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Opinion or Fact: Are rookie expectations too high?

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Expectations for rookies in today's NFL are high, but are they too high? Talking about both fan, and organizational, expectations are the focus on the latest episode of the "Opinion or Fact" podcast with co-hosts Jeff Hartman and Wesley Coleman.
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