Post your teams breakout players for 2010

[LonghornsLegend]

I don't think we've done this yet for this upcoming season. List a player or two, offense or defense from your team that you expect to take that next step that has yet to do it.


For Dallas:


Offense:


Doug Free, LT

Felix Jones was too obvious of a choice but most expect that anyway. I think Free is going to surprise alot of people next year due to him being an unknown, and trying to base opinions off of the Minny game.

Free is a natural LT, has been all through college, and the big switch came from him moving to RT and he showed he could be at worst a very good starting RT. He needs this off-season to actually practice the position and get familiar with it, his trademark play was the Felix Jones TD where he was all the way downfield still blocking people:


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Defense:


Jason Williams, ILB


His role is still to be determined, but he needed a year to red-shirt and get acclomated to the speed of things coming from a small school. At his size, he's the fastest defender other then the CB's on the roster. He fits perfect for Wade's attacking defense and his athleticism is going to enable to him to make alot of plays.


He's a year away from a full-time starting role, but he was everyone's favorite small school sleeper a year ago and this will be the year he starts to show off some of that athleticism.

[Splat]

Chiefs

O - Jamaal Charles

D - Tamba Hali

[vikes_28]

On offense:

C John Sullivan

On defense

S Jamarca Sanford
LB Jasper Brinkley

I say Brinkley because I don't think EJ can come back to the same level he was. He seems like he is injury prone anyways.

[Razor]

A bit early, but based on minicamp and OTAs here are the Patriots I think could break out:

Offense: Aaron Hernandez
Hernandez has looked very good in OTAs and minicamp. I think he'll get a fair deal of playing time in his first season as a H-back.

Honorable mention: Julian Edelman

Defense: Darius Butler
Butler has been making plays all spring and I could see him building on the momentum he was gathering towards the end of last season and have a breakout year.

Honorable mention: No idea, but Spikes and McKenzie are both good options.

[toddmlazarchick]

O - Devin Thomas

D - Kareem Moore

[BmoreBlackByrdz]

Baltimore Ravens

Offense - Michael Oher, Joe Flacco, and Ben Grubbs

Defense - Dannel Ellerbe and Tom Zbikowski?

[Scotty D]

Zack Follett taking over at WLB for Ernie Sims.
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He brought great energy to our special teams last year. This guy was a 7th round pick a year ago and the coaches traded away Ernie Sims with the intention of Follett taking over for him.

Avril is due for a break out season but I'm not holding my breath.

[Razor]

Baltimore Ravens

Offense - Michael Oher, Joe Flacco, and Ben Grubbs

I think that all those three guys have already had their breakout season...

[Go_Eagles77]

Offense - Kevin Kolb

Defense - Stewart Bradley

[eaglesalltheway]

For the Eagles:
Offense: Kevin Kolb. I'm not gonna go crazy explaining this, but what I've seen makes me think he will be a good NFL QB. I could've gone with Maclin here as well, or Shady.

Defense: Brandon Graham. Hard to pick a first round player, but when you think about what else is there, most of our defenders are already established at the level they currently are at. Could go with Nate Allen here as well. I personally like Jamar Chaney a lot as well.

[thenewfeature06]

Oakland Raiders

Offense - Tough decision between Zach Miller and DMAC, but DMAC should with the new run game and upgraded trenches


Defense - Tyvon Branch healthy can be an above average player and can hit the hell out of people.

[eaglesalltheway]

Offense - Kevin Kolb

Defense - Stewart Bradley

I wanted to put Bradley, but a lot of people recognize that he could be at a high level already, especially if he is recovered.

[eaglesalltheway]

Oakland Raiders

Offense - Tough decision between Zach Miller and DMAC, but DMAC should with the new run game and upgraded trenches


Defense - Tyvon Branch healthy can be an above average player and can hit the hell out of people.

Miller is already a very good-great TE in my eyes.

[Shahin]

Zack Follett taking over at WLB for Ernie Sims


I liked Follett coming outta cal, he can hit.

For the Bengals:

I think OT Andre Smith will impress this year, so long as he starts all year and doesn't get any nagging injuries.

I'm also thinking that one of our USC LBs are going to step up and be, if not dominant, then pretty damn good. I want Michael Johnson to be a beast too.

[Go_Eagles77]

I wanted to put Bradley, but a lot of people recognize that he could be at a high level already, especially if he is recovered.
Yeah I almost didn't put him but I really couldn't think of anyone else. I thought about putting Graham like you or even Nate Allen but decided against it because they're rookies. Plus I think Bradley could take a jump from just being a solid starter which is probably what he's most known as now around the NFL to one of the better 4-3 MLBs in the league, which I would consider a breakout year.

[eaglesalltheway]

Yeah I almost didn't put him but I really couldn't think of anyone else. I thought about putting Graham like you or even Nate Allen but decided against it because they're rookies. Plus I think Bradley could take a jump from just being a solid starter which is probably what he's most known as now around the NFL to one of the better 4-3 MLBs in the league, which I would consider a breakout year.

I'm of the group (I think BBD is in that group too) that sees Bradley being a top 4-3 MLB if he is healthy. I think there are a few others, but I'm pretty sure BBD is one of the non-Eagles guys that sees it that way.

[AntoinCD]

A bit early, but based on minicamp and OTAs here are the Patriots I think could break out:

Offense: Aaron Hernandez
Hernandez has looked very good in OTAs and minicamp. I think he'll get a fair deal of playing time in his first season as a H-back.

Honorable mention: Julian Edelman

Defense: Darius Butler
Butler has been making plays all spring and I could see him building on the momentum he was gathering towards the end of last season and have a breakout year.

Honorable mention: No idea, but Spikes and McKenzie are both good options.

I'll go a different way but I agree with those calls

Offense: Brandon Tate
He'll get the first crack at the starting lineup with his only real threat coming from Taylor Price who is a rookie who missed all OTAs and Torry Holt. He has the speed and with a full healthy offseason could have a nice year

Defense: Pat Chung
I'm liking what i'm hearing so far about Chung and he seems to be pencilled in as the starting SS. the thing I like here is he is also very capable of playing as the third safety in big nickel packages and can cover tight ends and WRs

[Jakey]

STEELERS:

Offense =

1: Rashard Mendenhall - RB (He might be well known by hardcore fans and fantasy footballers, but i expect Mendenhall to become a household name this season)

2: Chris Kemoeatu - OG (If he can stay healthy and stay consistant, he has pro-bowl potential, i believe this is the year he brings it all together)

Defense =

1: Lawrence Timmons - ILB (He should benefit from a whole year starting last year, and bringing Larry Foote back leaves Timmons to fulfill his potential as the roaming/blitzing linebacker that people expect him to be)

2: Keenan Lewis- CB (One of last years 3rd round picks, he has been performing great throughout the offseason and team activities, and has supposedly been out-performing recently aquired Bryant Mcfadden, and i would not be suprised Lewis surpass him on the depth chart and excell in a starting role.

[Splat]

Oakland Raiders

Offense - Tough decision between Zach Miller and DMAC, but DMAC should with the new run game and upgraded trenches


Defense - Tyvon Branch healthy can be an above average player and can hit the hell out of people.

I'm not buying D-Mac sorry to be a hater.

[RaiderNation]

Raiders

Offence-DHB and Bush/DMC

Most all reports from OTA's are DHB is really starting to improve his play and is actually looking like a football players and not a track star. No Im not saying he is gonna put up 80 catches and be a pro bowler but I expect him to be more involved with him improving and a new QB. Its bound to happen that Michael Bush and/or Darren McFadden break out this year. Bush has shown he is the best RB on this team for the last 2 years and now Al has realized that having him be the starting RB as of now. DMC cant stay healthy, simple as that. If he can I expect him to be our big play guy.

Defense- Matt Shaughnessy and Tyvon Branch
Shaughnessy isnt a known player but he showed alot of flashes last year at DE. He plays both the pass and run well and if he can add a few more moves he should get around 7 or 8 sacks. Tyvon is one of the best young SS in the league. He is not afraid to tackle and covers pretty well too. If we can get pressure on the QB he should get some more ints

[bearfan]

I'm not buying D-Mac sorry to be a hater.

I'm buying M.Bush though. I have a good feeling about him this year.

Chicago Bears:

Offense:
LT Chris Williams - played well towards the end of last year, and hopefully will build on that.
WR Earl Bennett - my favorite of our receivers. Devin Aroushamado (spelling) is definitely the favorite for a breakout season, but I feel that the forgotten man is Earl Bennett. He is one of Cutler's favorite targets and had I believe around 700 yards last year. I look for those numbers to be improved in Martz's offense.

Defense:
Zach Bowman - with a year under his belt, he should prove that he is a solid starting CB

[Paranoidmoonduck]

I'm not buying D-Mac sorry to be a hater.

It really depends on what you expect at this point. People are going to be surprised with how much the Raiders line up McFadden at wide receiver and it wouldn't terribly surprise me if he winds up with as much or more receiving yards than rushing. I do think that if that Raider offense takes a step forward it will be on the back of the Bush/McFadden combo, but I doubt McFadden gets near 1000 rushing yards.

On that note...

Oakland's offensive breakout player will be...

Michael Bush

and defensive breakout player will be...

Trevor Scott

[RaiderNation]

DMC will probably never get to a 1,000 yards rushing, but I expect him to exceed 1,000 total yards

[SuperMcgee]

I want to say Demetrius Bell, Jamon Meredith, James Hardy, but I just don't think I can do that.

Honestly, as uninspiring as these choices are, I only look to our last four first round picks, Spiller included, as guys that can break out on to the scene in a big way.

- Aaron Maybin is, by far, the most important for this to happen. The X-factor of our defense, especially with Schobel gone. If he can get after the QB then our strength in the secondary can really shine. If he can't, we have a straight up awful pass rush.

- Leodis McKelvin missed almost all of last year and hasn't shown to be better than Drayton Florence, yet, but he looked good before the injury and could be up for a very good year as the #2.

- CJ Spiller is just a rookie, but he's the only skill player on offense that I see it for. Sorry, Shawn Nelson.

- Eric Wood would have the best chance of breaking out, if he's fully healthy. This guy is just an extremely good interior lineman and there's a reason he went in the first round at the position. He looked very good as a run blocker last year before a horrific leg injury. He's getting close to full health and should be a great asset to a potentially strong running game.

[BeerBaron]

For the Bears:

Offense: The Entire Receiving Corps - Why? Martz offense. I don't have much faith in the team as a whole, but you know they're going to throw the ball...and throw the ball a lot. Martz has made 4000 yard passers out of guys like Jon Kitna and Marc Bulger, and Cutler has 5 times the pure talent of those guys combined. And he's got to be throwing to someone....I don't think it's too big of stretch to see a 1000 yard season and two 750 yard seasons out of some combination of Hester, Knox, Aromashadu and Bennett. I like to compare the group to what the Giants had going into last season....raw talent is there, but not much experience, and the Giants got the 1000 yard season out of Steve Smith and the 750 yard seasons out of Manningham and Nicks. That's my prediction anyway.

Defense: Whoever Starts at DE Opposite Peppers - I feel like Pepper's biggest influence next year might be to help open things up to the other players on the d-line, particularly whoever starts opposite him. No idea who that will be....could be Idonije, Mark Anderson, Henry Melton.....but whoever gets the most playing time opposite him should have a pretty good year with the pressure Peppers is sure to draw.

[Paranoidmoonduck]

DMC will probably never get to a 1,000 yards rushing, but I expect him to exceed 1,000 total yards

I agree, but I don't really think that's living up to his billing as the #4 overall pick.

[BeerBaron]

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For the Bears:

Offense: The Entire Receiving Corps - Why? Martz offense. I don't have much faith in the team as a whole, but you know they're going to throw the ball...and throw the ball a lot. Martz has made 4000 yard passers out of guys like Jon Kitna and Marc Bulger, and Cutler has 5 times the pure talent of those guys combined. And he's got to be throwing to someone....I don't think it's too big of stretch to see a 1000 yard season and two 750 yard seasons out of some combination of Hester, Knox, Aromashadu and Bennett. I like to compare the group to what the Giants had going into last season....raw talent is there, but not much experience, and the Giants got the 1000 yard season out of Steve Smith and the 750 yard seasons out of Manningham and Nicks. That's my prediction anyway.

Defense: Whoever Starts at DE Opposite Peppers - I feel like Pepper's biggest influence next year might be to help open things up to the other players on the d-line, particularly whoever starts opposite him. No idea who that will be....could be Idonije, Mark Anderson, Henry Melton.....but whoever gets the most playing time opposite him should have a pretty good year with the pressure Peppers is sure to draw.

[Da-Phins]

O- Devone Bess

One of the best slot guys in the NFL. With adding a threat like Marshall, the defense will focus all on Marshall leaving Bess one on one with LB's in the slot. He will be able to tear it up even more now.

D- Cam Wake

He was our best pass rusher last year. With the two old bums gone(Porter and JT), he will get to see the field alot more. He should create havoc in Nolan's attacking defense. Wouldnt surprise me if he gets close to 10 sacks this year.

[Woody56]

Jets

O - RB Shonn Greene

D - I dont know, maybe S Brodney Poole

[RealityCheck]

I'm gonna say Pat Chung.

[P-L]

Detroit Lions

Matthew Stafford - The offensive line is improved, the running game is improved, and the receiving corps is improved. He'll have more time to throw and less need to force throws. He should take the next step this season, assuming he stays healthy.

DeAndre Levy - He kind of broke out last year in his limited playing time, but should get even better this year. Full-time starter this year replacing Larry Foote should benefit from having Suh playing in front of him.

[Brent]

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[Rosebud]

NYG:
Offense:
William Beatty, Hakeem Nicks or Ahmad Bradshaw. both Bradshaw and Nicks have gotten enough PT to show that they're game changers but this will be their first full season proving that. Beatty meanwhile should take over as a starter and he's looked good every time I've watched him play.

Defense:
Jonathon Goff and Clint Sintim, I wanted to say Terrell Thomas but he's already broken out, JPP and Joseph aren't ready to break out meanwhile Boley and Canty are known to be high caliber players when healthy. That leaves the young LBs and I'm a big fan of Goff's, hell he looked better in his snaps last year behind a **** DL than AP has since he got fat 3 years ago. Sintim meanwhile is a monster against the run who's got great potential as a blitzer who I think will become a force on the strong side.

[dj825]

for the Panthers Defense im gonna say LB James Anderson, hes been on the team for several years and is still young but has been a contributor on special teams, hes also the front runner to replace Nail Diggs opposite (or supposed to be) Thomas Davis.
On Offense it could be any number of guys, Obviously either of the QBs on the team (Moore and Clausen) are a strong possibility but i think Dwayne Jarret will be the guy that really goes over this year, he played really well last year when he got on the field toward the end of the season and a few years ago when Smith was suspended. A lot of ppl will prolly say im stupid for picking him but i really dont care.

[Bengalsrocket]

I agree, but I don't really think that's living up to his billing as the #4 overall pick.

Guh, I hope he just busts so we don't have to go over this again like we did with Bush.


Anyways, I'm predicting Maualuga to break out this season. He really showed that he was a play maker last year when his inexperience wasn't showing and I believe another off season with Zimmer will fix that.





(disclaimer: I don't actually hope someone's entire career is ruined for the sake of an argument)

[cvv84]

Packers:

NT B.J. Raji - Will be a full time starter this season along with the move back to NT instead of at DE where he mostly played last season.

OLB Brad Jones - He might not be a 10+ sack guy but he put on some weight this offseason and faces little to no competition for the starting job.

SS Morgan Burnett - Rookie ballhawk who fits ideally into our defense. His main competition is holding out and he's getting all the work with the 1st unit. Could start from day 1.

[TitanHope]

For the Titans:

Offense

Leroy Harris, Left Guard - Harris played some the last two years, and started at C, G, and even RT. He's a good one, and I believe will step in and prove to be one of the best Guards in the NFL playing aside Michael Roos. Him playing LG and Eugene Amano moving over to C, his more natural position, will improve the Titans OL and make it even better than it was last season.

Honorable Mention: WR Kenny Britt and TE Jared Cook.


Defense

Jason McCourty, Cornerback - Scotty's boy, this former Rutger is getting 1st Team reps as the #2 CB. He played well as a rookie, but was thrust into the starting role as there were injuries at #1 CB, NB, #2 DT, and a poor pass-rush. With the addition of Derrick Morgan and Jason Jones being healthy, along with healthy DB's around him now, McCourty is in a much better situation and should play well. He's certainly got the talent and physical attributes (6'0, 193 lbs., 4.30 40). I'm not expecting anything huge from him, but he's got a good shot at making a name for himself.

Honorable Mention: DT Jason Jones, DE William Hayes, and OLB Gerald McRath.

[Splat]

I'm not buying D-Mac sorry to be a hater.

I'm buying M.Bush though. I have a good feeling about him this year.

I could see that.

[falloutboy14]

Colts:

The RBs. - The O-line was in progress in improving last year, and will hopefully be better. If they can get their act together, the RBs should be able to have a field day.

Jerraud Powers - Played both corner spots last year as a rookie and was very impressive. Has a shot to be the best corner the the AFC South.

[phlysac]

I agree that Michael Crabtree will have a breakout season but I'll go somewhere else...

Offense

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Alex Smith

Defense

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Ahmad Brooks

[LonghornsLegend]

- Leodis McKelvin missed almost all of last year and hasn't shown to be better than Drayton Florence, yet, but he looked good before the injury and could be up for a very good year as the #2.

If this is true, it would be surprising, and a little sad.


Considering how strong that class was with CB's top to bottom, most felt he would be the best pretty easily. DRC, Mike Jenkins, Aqib Talib, Brandon Flowers, Tracy Porter, and Terrell Thomas are all studs and #1 corners in this league, very talented ones too. That's a very deep pool, and there are going to be alot of pro bowls between the bunch, sad that the 1st corner taken, one who alot of people were in love with isn't doing as well.


Most Cowboys would of killed to get McKelvin in the 20's that year, but in the spurts I've seen him he's shown some flashes of being elite, but I haven't seen him as much consistently as Bills fans have.

[prock]

For the Vikes -

Most of our offense broke out last year, so I am going to go with John Sullivan.

As for the defense, I love JaMarcus Sanford. I think he is gonna earn a starting spot before the year is done.

[The Great Jonathan Vilma]

Jets

Offense: Dustin Keller. I think it will be difficult given all the options at WR now, and the popular choices would be Greene or Sanchez, but i think Keller has gone a great deal under the radar thus far in his career, but seems to have a connection with Sanchez. He is a physical freak who can create mismatches. Although i don't believe he will put up those monster numbers (note that he's a TE so they aren't WR numbers) but i think he could surprise people and really be a weapon.

Note: I can't wait to watch Pre-Season and listen to the Clowney 'This could be the year he carries it over' hype yet again.

Defense: Vernon Gho....alright, i can't even trick myself into putting that down, although i'm hoping he salvages his career with the switch. The options here are limited, and i'm not sure if Cromartie can 'Re-Break-Out' but he will be in a man-to-man D that will play to his strengths. I'll go with Jamal Westerman, no time for a write-up. To come later on reasoning.

[SuperMcgee]

If this is true, it would be surprising, and a little sad.


Considering how strong that class was with CB's top to bottom, most felt he would be the best pretty easily. DRC, Mike Jenkins, Aqib Talib, Brandon Flowers, Tracy Porter, and Terrell Thomas are all studs and #1 corners in this league, very talented ones too. That's a very deep pool, and there are going to be alot of pro bowls between the bunch, sad that the 1st corner taken, one who alot of people were in love with isn't doing as well.


Most Cowboys would of killed to get McKelvin in the 20's that year, but in the spurts I've seen him he's shown some flashes of being elite, but I haven't seen him as much consistently as Bills fans have.

Don't get me wrong, McKelvin was doing just fine with his progression before going on IR. Drayton Florence just had a very good year. Nobody here expects McKelvin to be the #1 over McGee right now, anyway, and that may not have changed with a season of full health. Everything I said about him being the #2 and in comparison to Florence was said out of luxury, not disappointment.

He played behind McGee and Greer until this year, and then only played 3 games (capably) before getting hurt. It's true that I think that Florence was an improvement when he came in, but I can't be upset with what I've seen from McKelvin. He hasn't had so much opportunity, but for understandable reasons. It's hard to move up the depth chart after spending most of the year on IR and the #1 not going anywhere. He should hopefully be a very good #2 this year and maybe even become that #1 sooner than later.

[ATLDirtyBirds]

Offense-WR Harry Douglas: Very promising in his rookie year, then tore his ACL in camp last year and missed the entire year. Major big play threat and he was supposed to be a huge part of our offense last year. Seems to be recovering well and is going to be dangerous in the slot and as a KR/PR.

Defense- SS William Moore We all know about Willy Mo's potential from his incredible junior season. Had some injury issues and only played in 3 game last year. It was basically a redshirt year for him and the word is that he was constantly in the film room and playbook just trying to master the defense. Lot of weight room work too. DeCoud basically got a redshirt year as well, and came out with a very good season last year. Erik Coleman wasn't very good at SS last year so Moore should be able to snag the SS spot and hopefully be the guy we saw Junior year at Missouri.

[wonderbredd24]

Offense: Mohammed Massaquoi

Defense: Marcus Benard

[Bob Sanders Dreadlock]

Offense: Curtis Painter...just kidding. I feel like Austin Collie could have a big season

Defense: Phillip Wheeler

[scottyboy]

Honorable Mention: WR Kenny Britt


Defense

Jason McCourty, Cornerback - Scotty's boy, this former Rutger is getting 1st Team reps as the #2 CB. He played well as a rookie, but was thrust into the starting role as there were injuries at #1 CB, NB, #2 DT, and a poor pass-rush. With the addition of Derrick Morgan and Jason Jones being healthy, along with healthy DB's around him now, McCourty is in a much better situation and should play well. He's certainly got the talent and physical attributes (6'0, 193 lbs., 4.30 40). I'm not expecting anything huge from him, but he's got a good shot at making a name for himself.



great, I'm wearing gym shorts. now everyone can see my massive erection.

AND a Jamaal Westerman shout out? god, I love everything about this

[PACKmanN]

Packers

O: Jordy Nelson With the likes of Driver, Jennings, and Finely to take attention away, he should be able to see less and less attention and get easy yards.

D: Johnny Jolly Had any underrated year at DE in the 3-4, I look for him to build off that heading into next year as a UFA.

[DoughBoy]

Offense- Jared Cook - Im 95% positive LeRoy Harris is going to have the greatest impact, but since TH already talked about his sexiness I will go with J-cook. He is among the most athletic TE's in the NFL and seems to be one of the Titans most dedicated players. He just needs to stay healthy and find a grove.


Defense- Jason Jones- He is my favorite Titan outside of Roos and Finny. I honestly think if he could stay healthy for 13-16 games people would be saying " Albert who"? He is our best pass rusher and does a great job of getting to the QB when he is in the game. Like J-cook he just needs to stay healthy and find his grove.

[_YL_]

Raiders

Offense

Chaz Schilens-If he can stay healthy and like every Raider fan knows that's a BIG IF he can easily get close to a 1,000 yards Receiving

Defense

Trevor Scott-5 sacks his rookie year 7 sacks last year im predicting 12 sacks this year and will get a lot of attempts this year rushing from the Will LB.

[thenewfeature06]

Miller is already a very good-great TE in my eyes.

Well I am glad to know that haha I agree but as far as a breakout year with a QB position looking to be upgraded with the O line as well his production should go up.

Splat same thing, he is very talented but seems like he does more catching the ball which wasn't the plan. I feel he could be a good RB though if our line plays well this year.

[bored of education]

For Kansas City Chieftans

Defense: Andy the Sex Studebaker

[Ravens1991]

Ravens


Offense-Marshall Yanda, this guy had the game of his life against the Pats in the playoffs, I predict he is considered a top 10 G by the end of the season.

Defense-Lardarius Webb, this guy has it all, he is fast, he has ball skills, he attacks the run like a LB.

[619]

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[Paranoidmoonduck]

I want to see Schilens play some training camp snaps before we start proclaiming anything. He's going to have to start getting in gear if he wants to take snaps away from Heyward-Bey and Murphy.

[DeepThreat]

Offense: Evan Moore - Last year, he showed glimpses of being a beast. He caught virtually everything in sight and moved very well with the ball.

Honorable Mention: Brian Robiskie

Defense: Marcus Benard - He had two sacks in one game last year, and all the signs coming out of OTA's and minicamps are positive. He's going to see significant action this year, and could end up being Kamerion Wimbley's replacement.

Honorable Mention: Ahtyba Rubin

[XxXdragonXxX]

Seahawks

Offense: Justin Forsett- Takes the starting job from Julius Jones (who hopefully gets cut.)
Defense: David Hawthorne- Leroy Hill has to win his starting job back from Hawthorne....I just don't see that happening.

[TitleTown088]

Offense: Josh Sitton. Finley already "broke out" and Sitton is going to be a great RG. The guy is an animal.

Defense: BJ Raji or Pat Lee.

[VUBlacknGold]

I want to see Schilens play some training camp snaps before we start proclaiming anything. He's going to have to start getting in gear if he wants to take snaps away from Heyward-Bey and Murphy.

I really hope DHB does good this year, everything im hearing sounds great and the pictures, it actually looks like hes learned how to catch correctly, but with pads in a game, its totally different

[Caddy]

Offense - Josh Freeman. An extra year under his belt should help him a lot.

Defense - Aqib Talib. He already is well known as a very good corner, but with added D-line help this year I hope he finally makes it into the conversation of top corners in the NFL.

[vidae]

For the Chiefs:

Offense: Jamaal Charles is an easy name to pick, but I'll go with Matt Cassel. We hired one of the best offensive minds in the NFL to groom him and we improved the offensive line and WR groups. I expect him to be a lot better than last year and show that he has what it takes to lead this team. Honorable mention: Branden Albert. I think he'll show up more like the 08 Albert than the 09 one.

Defense: Tamba Hali was a good one, but I'm going to go with Brandon Flowers. This kid is a stud in the making. He has it all.. he can cover, he has excellent awareness and good game speed. It's just a matter of time before he's making pro bowls. Honorable mention: Jovan Belcher. Kid looks sick right now and worked hard this offseason. I hope he can give us something resembling a playmaker at ILB.

[Thumper]

Eagles Offense:
Jeremy Maclin- I could easily make a case for LeSean McCoy and I could easily rant about Kolb, but I'm taking the Maclin who looked fantastic down the stretch last season and has reportedly added 10 pounds and is looking better than ever. I think his hands and run after the catch ability is going to make him one of Kolb's favorite targets. Based on reports, it is quite clear that Maclin is outworking DeSean, we'll see if that translates to the field. While DeSean was in Atlanta with Josh Smith, Maclin was putting on a clinic at OTAs.

Defense- Uhh... Moises Fokou? The defense is just sad, Fokou is a decent SLB. Do Nate Allen and Brandon Graham count as breakout candidates?

[eaglesalltheway]

For Kansas City Chieftans

Defense: Andy the Sex Studebaker

I was hoping the Eagles could keep him sooo bad, I wanted them to IR him when he didn't make the final roster. He showed A LOT of potential in camp and in the preseason, and thought he would at least be solid depth at SLB or MLB for the team. How is he doing out in KC?

[NY+Giants=NYG]

Ramses Barden
Travis Beckum

Canty

[tjsunstein]

Hopefully everyone knows who Jermichael Finley is by now so I won't list him.

James Jones - Really a toss up between him and Jordy Nelson. Jones has shown flashes but injuries have held him back.

Brad Jones - Should really improve from a season ago. Was very impressive as a seventh round rookie.

[nepg]

Patriots
O: Maroney (lack of non-rookie options here...could have gone with Vollmer)
D: Chung (obvious pick for any Pats follower)

Chiefs
O: Lance Long (Weis loves this kind of receiver)
D: Tyson Jackson

[zachsaints52]

Saints:

Offense- I think Reggie will break out in rushing for over a thousand yards.

Defense- Whoever our 3rd LB is. Since its coming from a non starter, I guess they are breaking out.

[K Train]

for the steelers

Pouncey gets off the a quick start and stonewalls the competition.

Mendenhall gets at least 1300 yards

Wallace is the leading reciever by a mile

[NIN1984]

Schilens and Scott.

Schilens can run, catch and he has great size, I honestly think he could be a #1 WR if he can stay healthy.

Scott had 5 sacks as a rookie, 7 sacks in year two and with the move to OLB, the coaching staff is counting on him to be the sack leader.

the 2008 draft class could be a huge one for the Raiders if McFadden gets things going....

Tyvon Branch, Trevor Scott, Chaz Schilens and Darren McFadden.

[MidwayMonster31]

Juaquin Iglesias looked a lot better in mini camp and can contribute this year.
Henry Melton is a complete wild card, but he can have some impact on 3rd down passing situations.

[Maybe Next Year Millen2]

Lions

Stafford on O

Corey Williams on D back in a 4-3 3 tech rotation. Also DeAndre Levy

[yourfavestoner]

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Pocket Hercules II

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[Brent]

I forgot to name a defender:

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[nepg]

Total brain fart...I almost responded (and am going to just because) "Merton Hanks?! WTF?"

[Brent]

whatcha know bout that chicken neck!?

[LizardState]

Cowboys

Offense: If Roy Williams lets Dez Bryant (his listed backup at WR at this time) eat his lunch, he'll be in another team's uni in 2011 -- it's put up or shut up time for Royboy.

Defense: DE Igor Olshansky, b/c Ratliff at NT & Spears at the other DE spot will draw OL special attn. & dbl-teams, that should open it up for Igor.

[ccB]

Michael Oher will solidify himself as one of the best OT's in the game and Lardarius Webb will step up and become our best CB.

[lowlife]

O
I want to say Freeman with a full off-season as the guy, but I don't expect that 'breakout' season until 2011.
It'll probably be Sammie Stroughter in the slot or even Mike Williams who's the favorite to start at Flanker.
Darkhorse candidate is pre-season/message board legend Kareem Huggins as a scatback.

D
There are quite a few 'on the cusp' type players on D. Especially with Raheem The Dream calling the plays now.
Aqib Talib will make his case for best corner in the NFC this season.
Geno Hayes will have another off-season to learn the defense, Morris will use him more often in blitz schemes. Same goes with Quincy Black.
I see Stylez G having a double digit sack season.
I'm not expecting breakout play from McCoy in his initial season, however.

[WinslowBodden]

If I had to pick one it would be Brian Robiskie simply because our WR depth sucks and I expect him to pan out.

[phlysac]

Ravens
Defense-Lardarius Webb, this guy has it all, he is fast, he has ball skills, he attacks the run like a LB.

Coming off a late-season torn ACL? That would have to be a hell of a season.


whatcha know bout that chicken neck!?

Agree, Brent. I strongly believe that Shawntae Spencer is one of the more underrated defensive backs in the League.

[umphrey]

Offense
Jason Spitz - Coming off a neck injury, he was young and took the starting center position, now I think he'll take over at center or left guard and run with it

Defense
BJ Raji - Named starting nose tackle, he was a beast his rookie year, but he only showed it once in awhile. Was slowed by an ankle injury. Should be a force this year.

Brad Jones - Another sophomore, had great stats for the 8 games he played in, not a super star but has a knack for being in the right place in the right time so with a good supporting cast he should get noticed.

Morgan Burnett - Natural athlete rookie, we traded up for him, if he's any good he'll grab the starting job from Bigby who gets hurt all the time and hasn't signed his tender yet. Will have opportunities with teams avoiding Woodson and Collins (if he gets the starting job).

[Bengals78]

"Oh hai guys"

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[Smooth Criminal]

I'll take Mike Wallace and Ziggy Hood for the Steelers.

[Young Nasty Man]

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Too many weapons for another year like he had....