Erebus
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We're in a position to be able to benefit from sudden breakout contributions from three different draft classes, plus whatever our rookies bring.
The 2013 draft picks took a while to develop, but it looks like C-Mike is poised for a breakout year, and Simon will finally have an opportunity with no excuses (I sure hope Sherman is at least halfway right about Simon). I'm not holding out any hope for Jordan Hill (only because I think he is our sixth best DT), but it is now or never for him (and the rest of this class). We already know what to expect from Luke Willson, and it shouldn't be much more or less than what he has already given us.
From the 2014 class, I expect Britt to capably play Center (based on one preseason game) and Richardson to finally put together a good season. He legitimately looks like a good WR right now. I think one of either Pinkins or Marsh wins the SAM role over Mike Morgan (personally hoping for Pinkins due to his superior coverage skills).
From 2015, Tyler Lockett is ready to be a Pro Bowl receiver. Frank Clark should get an increased role, as Pete has indicated, and that should give us a damn good DE rotation. Glowinski is also going to be a starter and hopefully an upgrade at the position.
So by my count, that is eight players from the 2013 thru 2015 classes that are poised for much bigger contributions than we've gotten from them. Even if only a few break out and play at a high level, that will improve the team from last year.
The 2013 draft picks took a while to develop, but it looks like C-Mike is poised for a breakout year, and Simon will finally have an opportunity with no excuses (I sure hope Sherman is at least halfway right about Simon). I'm not holding out any hope for Jordan Hill (only because I think he is our sixth best DT), but it is now or never for him (and the rest of this class). We already know what to expect from Luke Willson, and it shouldn't be much more or less than what he has already given us.
From the 2014 class, I expect Britt to capably play Center (based on one preseason game) and Richardson to finally put together a good season. He legitimately looks like a good WR right now. I think one of either Pinkins or Marsh wins the SAM role over Mike Morgan (personally hoping for Pinkins due to his superior coverage skills).
From 2015, Tyler Lockett is ready to be a Pro Bowl receiver. Frank Clark should get an increased role, as Pete has indicated, and that should give us a damn good DE rotation. Glowinski is also going to be a starter and hopefully an upgrade at the position.
So by my count, that is eight players from the 2013 thru 2015 classes that are poised for much bigger contributions than we've gotten from them. Even if only a few break out and play at a high level, that will improve the team from last year.