BleedTheClock Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Who are some of the fresh faces that are going to be due increased playing time this season? Who are the guys that will be put in make-or-break situations for the very first time? For the Browns: 1. Shon Coleman, LT. ---Our RT from last year will move over to the left side. By all accounts, he's the new LT and will have every chance to start. He won't be Joe Thomas, but I think he'll be around the league average. 2. Trevon Coley/Caleb Brantley, DT. ---Our DT opposite of Ogunjobi is still up for grabs between these two as of the pre-draft process. Both saw minutes last season and flashed, but Shelton cut into their minutes and we really don't know what they're capable of right now. I think between these two, we find a pretty darn good DT. I'm leaning Brantley, who I loved coming out of the draft. 3. Jabrill Peppers, SS. ---New position for Jabrill. His rookie season was a waste, as he played FS 35 yards off the ball 95% of the time. No, literally this is a true statement. He is basically a linebacker, so moving him over to SS is a much more natural fit. I expect him to actually be decent in this role. And if not, he'll be replaced by Derrick Kindred, who is already a pretty good SS. Pep better step up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scar988 Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 In Atlanta: LB Duke Riley - He missed some games and tackles last year, but has been working with MMA coaches on his takedowns to try and fix them. On top of that, being a second-year player tends to be helpful under Dan Quinn as Beasley, Jones and Neal all made the Pro Bowls in their second year here. DE Takk McKinley - speaking of 2nd year players, Takk will be the full-time LEO this year. He should see around 700 snaps and could be a 10+ sack guy with the expanded playing time. TE Eric Saubert - assuming the Falcons don't take a TE in the draft, Saubert instantly becomes the No. 2 TE here. That would give him a ton of playing time (around 400 snaps from just 30 this past year) and would allow him to see the same kinds of routes that Toilolo ran (but dropped the ball on) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingsrule Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Laquon Treadwell and Mackensie Alexander for the Vikes. Both players have struggled to get significant playing time due to who is ahead of them. In Alexander's case, there may be more opportunities for him. Just not sure Treadwell can emerge as the 4th WR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shylo3716 Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Kevin White has to be at the top of the list. This is his last chance to prove himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shylo3716 Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Make-or-break list for 2018-2019 Phillip Dorsett Isaiah Crowell Terrell Pryor Breshad Perriman Tyrod Taylor Eric Ebron Andrew Luck Marqise Lee Phillip Rivers Jason Verrett Amari Cooper Eli Apple Kevin White Matthew Stafford Laquon Treadwell Trae Waynes Matt Ryan Jameis Winston Vernon Hargreaves *Bold denotes put up or shut up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoundrel Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 I mean Roby has been playing a a lot as the third corner but he steps in now as the number two CB in Denver. Jake Butt is one who it will be interesting to see his role and how big it will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scar988 Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 7 hours ago, Shylo3716 said: Make-or-break list for 2018-2019 Matt Ryan *Bold denotes put up or shut up. LOL what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSUeagles14 Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 53 minutes ago, scar988 said: LOL what? damn it, im agreeing with you again.... putting him on that list is beyond silly. Although he also has rivers and stafford on there too, so at least theres a couple other outrageous ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET80 Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Kevin Johnson - the former 1st round pick has dealt with some significant injuries, and really fell off the deep end last season. He's probably now #4 on the DC behind Jonathan Joseph/Aaron Colvin/Kareem Jackson, and could lose time to Treston Decoud - he has to improve, or he won't be kept around for that 5th year option. Braxton Miller - His switch to WR hasn't developed as expected, as he's really not doing anything. He's ceded time to Bruce Ellington, and Sammie Coats might even vault him on the DC. Perhaps he can work on his arm/shoulder and get a chance to compete as the backup to Deshaun Watson? Gotta think that might buy him time, and his skillset is similar... JJ Watt - Very strange to list him on this sort of list, but that's where we're at. Two season ending injuries lead to legitimate concerns and questions on who Watt is now as a player. Once upon a time, Watt was on a trajectory that lined up with Reggie White and Bruce Smith. Now? Notsomuch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shylo3716 Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 23 minutes ago, EliteTexan80 said: Braxton Miller - His switch to WR hasn't developed as expected, as he's really not doing anything. He's ceded time to Bruce Ellington, and Sammie Coats might even vault him on the DC. Perhaps he can work on his arm/shoulder and get a chance to compete as the backup to Deshaun Watson? Gotta think that might buy him time, and his skillset is similar... "I knew after the last checkup that I wasn't ready for quarterback," he says. "I couldn't throw over 40 yards. I was throwing hard, about 70 mph, 20 yards. But I couldn't throw over 40 yards. There's no point in playing quarterback if you can't throw over 40 yards. It was devastating." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shylo3716 Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 1 hour ago, scar988 said: LOL what? Your eyes aren’t lying to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scar988 Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Just now, Shylo3716 said: Your eyes aren’t lying to you. No, just someone who has no clue what he's talking about does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shylo3716 Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 28 minutes ago, GSUeagles14 said: damn it, im agreeing with you again.... putting him on that list is beyond silly. Although he also has rivers and stafford on there too, so at least theres a couple other outrageous ones. Rivers has been in the league for how many seasons now, and hasn’t taken his team to the distance beyond those passing numbers? Stafford hasn’t won a playoff game but he’s arguably a top-5 QB in the eyes of many. That’s why he has an asterisk as well. He has a solid defensive unit and key additions on offense this year. We will revisit this post midway through the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shylo3716 Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 9 minutes ago, scar988 said: No, just someone who has no clue what he's talking about does. That wasn’t a question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scar988 Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Just now, Shylo3716 said: That wasn’t a question. Matt Ryan is getting a contract extension. This isn't anything close to a make or break year for him. Sit down. You're wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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