Call your breakout defensive player 2017-2018

[jarntt]

I'll go Bosa or Spence. Cowboy pick is Byron Jones to take it to the next level.

 

[shopson67]

Jalen Smith is going to tear up the league this year.

Jaden or Jaylon?

 

[shopson67]

Aaron Donald to continue his ascendance to the top of the league. One-gapping in Wade's defense? Look out!

 

[cdumler7]

Aaron Donald to continue his ascendance to the top of the league. One-gapping in Wade's defense? Look out!

Would not shock me to see him have an 18-20 sack type season like Watt did with Wade at the helm.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Homer: Terrance Mitchell

Non-Homer: Lattimore

 

[BallsOfFurry]

Would not shock me to see him have an 18-20 sack type season like Watt did with Wade at the helm.

He won't get those numbers at DT, maybe 12 or so like Geno Atkins has had. They are similar players, Geno is stronger and Donald is quicker, but they get to the same places.

 

[SteelersPride]

bump as well

 

[Golden Spur]

Homer: James Bradberry
Other: Bosa

 

[wings-pens2166]

Steelers breakout candidates:

1. Bud Dupree
2. Artie Burns
3. Sean Davis
4. Vince Williams
5. Javon Hargrave

Even though we know they are already good, I'd still like to see more from Shazier & Tuitt.

more from Shazier is just managing to stay on the field.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

more from Shazier is just managing to stay on the field.

I still think there's another level to his talent... The more comfortable he gets, the greater the outcome. And yes, that always seems to hinge on availability. So far this year not good. He's missed damn near 50% of camp with leg injuries.

 

[wings-pens2166]

I still think there's another level to his talent... The more comfortable he gets, the greater the outcome. And yes, that always seems to hinge on availability. So far this year not good. He's missed damn near 50% of camp with leg injuries.

oh, I agree. If he could manage to have a relatively healthy season, I'd say this kid could be as good as any in the game. alas, he just seems to be one of those guys that can't stay healthy for whatever reason.

 

[handicappers]

DeMarcus Lawrence

 

[Manster7588]

Jaylon Smith, Bryon Jones, and Anthony Brown are my Cowboys breakout players.

 

[PhoenixEagles1]

Would not shock me to see him have an 18-20 sack type season like Watt did with Wade at the helm.

DT's rarely get 10 sacks. He's the best DT in the NFL but I doubt he gets 10 sacks.

 

[SteelersPride]

I still think there's another level to his talent... The more comfortable he gets, the greater the outcome. And yes, that always seems to hinge on availability. So far this year not good. He's missed damn near 50% of camp with leg injuries.

yep

 

[Balljim55]

Homer: James Bradberry
Other: Bosa

Ditto on Bradberry

 

[PhoenixEagles1]

Jesus... all these Cowboys getting nominated the 85 Bears better watch out.

 

[Ricky Roma]

I guess for SF....DeForest Buckner is a guy to watch. Perhaps Rashard Robinson or Arik Armstead might take the next step.

 

[Tainthappening]

Anyone who doesn't pick a homer pick, can fuck themselves with a cactus.


Leonard Floyd

Hmmmmm...

Kenny Clark DL - Packers (Honorable mention Dean Lowry Packers)

Yeah I know.. Packers and defense do not always go together... but the $%"#$ if I am going to fuck myself with a cactus.

 

[Great Dayne]

TJ Watt
Haha Clinton-Dix

HA HA is overrated. Dude had his breakout season last year and the only reason he got hype was because he caught a few overthrown balls over the middle. Other than that he gets beat on the sidelines every time.

Watt will be nothing like his brother. I'd be impressed if he won the starting job.