2012 DRAFT GUIDE
 #50 Rob Ninkovich
 Pos: Defensive Line
NFL Team: NWE
Injury: OK
 Experience: 7
College: Purdue
Height: 74
Weight: 260
Born: 2/1/1984
 Year  Tm  Gm  Tackles  Assists  Sacks  Pass Def  Fum Rec  Ints  TDs 
2011NWE1643316.54321
2010NWE1644164.03023
2009NWE1514101.02000
2008NOR2000.00000
2007MIA4110.00000

Summary

The Patriots didn't do much to limit yards and points last season but were a strong fantasy defense because of high sack and interception totals. They made up for the high scoring games with a lot of turnovers and quarterback pressures. Expect more of the same as the defense remains pretty young and should get better with more seasoning. The Patriots used their first six draft picks on defensive players this season, hoping to improve the area even more. The pass defense needs the most improvement and could be a concern again for this season. But the pass rush should be good and the run defense should be improved some with more bulk on the line. Special teams isn't a huge strength but Danny Woodhead and Julian Edelman are above-average return men, so it isn't a weakness, either.
FANTASY OUTLOOK
The Patriots are a solid pick for fantasy teams unless you are in a league that penalizes for yards and points allowed. They will get you plenty of sacks and interceptions, and normally are good for a few defensive scores. Just know your scoring. Consider them a top-10 option in most formats.

comments about Rob Ninkovich

Notes

Jan 25 05:42 pm
New England Patriots DE Rob Ninkovich's 2013 base salary has gone from $900,000 to $1.4 million because of bonuses he earned this season.
Source: KFFL.com
Jan 03 01:43 pm
New England Patriots DE Rob Ninkovich (hip) and LB Dont'a Hightower (hamstring, shoulder) are participating in practice Thursday, Jan. 3.
Source: KFFL.com
Jan 02 02:03 pm
New England Patriots DE Rob Ninkovich (hip) and LB Dont'a Hightower (shoulder, hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 2.
Source: KFFL.com
Dec 31 05:12 pm
New England Patriots DE Rob Ninkovich (hip) suffered some strained muscles in his hip in Week 17 but has a good chance to play in the Divisional Round playoff game.
Source: KFFL.com
Dec 30 11:42 pm
The hip injury to New England Patriots LB Rob Ninkovich (hip) is a big concern, and he will be more fully evaluated Monday, Dec. 31. The initial outlook doesn't appear encouraging, as he required substantial assistance to reach the sidelines after going down in significant pain.
Source: KFFL.com
Dec 30 06:02 pm
New England Patriots DE Rob Ninkovich (hip) left the game early Week 17 because of a hip injury and is considered questionable to return.
Source: KFFL.com
Dec 24 04:13 pm
New England Patriots DE Rob Ninkovich received time at defensive end and linebacker in the team's Week 16 game.
Source: KFFL.com
Jun 03 01:23 pm
New England Patriots LB Rob Ninkovich has been seeing time at defensive end during organized team activities after playing primarily outside linebacker last season. The team could use more four-man fronts this season with Ninkovich being a defensive end.
Source: KFFL.com
Apr 27 05:23 pm
New England Patriots LB Dont'a Hightower is expected to compete with LB Rob Ninkovich for the starting strongside linebacker during training camp.
Source: KFFL.com
Sep 30 01:23 pm
New England Patriots LB Rob Ninkovich has been fined $15,000 for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Buffalo Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick on Week 3.
Source: KFFL.com

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