SmittyBacall Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Give me breakout candidates for 2023. Rookies not included. For the Bengals, there's a few worth mentioning. First, Dax Hill. Played a handful of snaps out of position due to injury, but will now play full-time at safety. Loved him as a prospect - he's smart, extraordinarily fast, and versatile. I think he comes into his own halfway through the season and plays great the rest of the way. Another name is Cam Taylor-Britt, who played well as a rookie this past year, now has higher expectations heading into his second year with healthy starting experience. Who you got? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forge Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 The niners don't really have one, I think...the closest may be Drake Jackson who seems to really be given the shot to take the lead on the opposite side of Bosa (though if he fails, that makes Clelin Ferrell an interesting guy instead) so I'll have to come up with someone from a different team. The one that is screaming at me in the face is Kadarius Toney. The problem is that I don't actually trust his motivation to want to play and be great. My deep cut one is Nico Collins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malak1 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Justin Fields 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minutemancl Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Kayvon Thibodeaux, 100%. While the Giants chances of success hinge more on the improvement of Evan Neal at RT, it is the other 2022 Giants 1st round pick that is poised to break out this year. The sack numbers weren't there, but anybody who watched the Giants down the stretch last year, especially Cowboys fans, Commanders fans, and Nick Foles, can tell you that Thibs became a force. I'm really looking forward to him showing off this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyman93 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 He had a very solid year for us last year, but I think he can really explode this year- Donovan Peoples Jones. He had 61 catches, 800+ yards and 3 TDs. I think he could be a 1000+ yard receiver and get 6+ TDs with Watson. Obviously everything depends on Watson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET80 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 I’m going to take a wild stab in the dark and say Nico Collins has a surge of a season with CJ Stroud as QB. There have been flashes of moments where Collins looks like a #1 WR, where he uses his length and body control to make some nice plays - but you can only do so much with Davis Mills under Center. Stroud should be able to put Collins in position to make a few big plays - at his peak, I can see that two year stretch that Kenny Golliday had in Detroit, 1,000 yards and a few TDs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFlaccoSeagulls Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Rashod Bateman (if he stays healthy). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmittyBacall Posted May 24, 2023 Author Share Posted May 24, 2023 13 minutes ago, AFlaccoSeagulls said: Rashod Bateman (if he stays healthy). Do you think he's WR #1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trentwannabe Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 I think this is the year everything clicks for Rousseau. We’ve definitely seen glimpses but he missed 4 games last year with an injury. Had 8 sacks in 13 games. Still just 23 years old entering his 3rd season. All the makings of a breakout star. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFlaccoSeagulls Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 7 minutes ago, SmittyBacall said: Do you think he's WR #1? yep, easily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingseanjohn Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Going with a dark horse candidate in Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Pacheco will likely get the bulk of the carries. But Clyde and Pacheco performed very similarly against the same opponents. I think a decent amount of Clyde's disappointment was his usage and the OL still coming together. If he gets enough touches, he could breakout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerica Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 I guess you could argue he’s already broken out but i think Jaelan Phillips will become Miami best player on D and will establish himself as a top pass rusher in the league/perennial 10+ sack per year guy. 6-6 265lbs, kids a freak of nature 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soko Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Christian Barmore for NE. Showed some nice potential as a rookie to go along with some pre-draft hype, then lost more time last year with a knee injury. If he can stay healthy, he’s the main guy to look at on the Pats’ interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scar988 Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 For Atlanta: QB Desmond Ridder WR Drake London TE Kyle Pitts EDGE Arnold Ebiketie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetterCallSaul Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 (edited) Bears-Jaquon Brisker SS Bengals-Joseph Ossai DE Bills-Gregory Rousseau DE Broncos-KJ Hamler WR Browns-Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah OLB Buccaneers-Rachaad White RB Cardinals-Trey McBride TE Chargers-Isaiah Spiller RB Chiefs-Leo Chenal MLB Colts-Will Mallory TE Commanders-Sam Howell QB Cowboys-Peyton Hendershot TE Dolphins-Jaelan Phillips DE Eagles-Nakobe Dean ILB Falcons-Bijan Robinson RB 49ers-Clellin Ferrell DE Giants-WanDale Robinson WR Jaguars-Travon Walker DE Jets-Micheal Clemons DE Lions-Kerby Joseph FS Packers-Devonte Wyatt DT Panthers-Tommy Tremble TE Patriots-Jabrill Peppers SS Raiders-Malcolm Koonce DE Rams-Ochaun Mathis DE Ravens-Kyu Blu Kelly CB Saints-Payton Turner DE Seahawks-Boye Mafe DE Steelers-Demarvin Leal DT Texans-Thomas Booker DT Titans-Caleb Farley CB Vikings-Marcus Davenport DE *Tried not to include rookies, unless they were later round players I think will be great right away. Or Bijan, who will be a top 3 RB day 1. Top 5 Breakouts By Overall Jump: 1. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah OLB 2. Nakobe Dean MLB 3. Sam Howell QB 4. Travon Walker DE 5. Ochaun Mathis DE Edited May 25, 2023 by BetterCallSaul 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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