Make a bold (non Brady) prediction for a player this upcoming season

Because I think we could go on and on about what Brady could end up doing this year with the fire that's being fueled underneath him.

But my big bold prediction: Jamie Collins will take over the NFL this year and not only be a Pro Bowler, and not only be an All-Pro player, but will be one of the finalists for DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR.

Where's the rocker emoji when I need it? I sure miss having it for the above statement.

I think in the Patriots defense where players are asked to do so many different things it will be hard for him to win DPOY. Generally the winner stands out in a statistic. I do agree Collins will be a beast, especially with Spikes and Mayo freeing him and Hightower up to be more of a playmaker. If this Wells kid pans out as a coverage LB that would allow Collins to roam.

I predict that Logan Ryan will lead the NFL in interceptions and make the pro bowl.

Not so much a bold prediction for one player but the Patriots will have 3 players who register 8+ sacks this season.

Joey007 said:

But my big bold prediction: Jamie Collins will take over the NFL this year and not only be a Pro Bowler, and not only be an All-Pro player, but will be one of the finalists for DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR.

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He has the ability no question. I do think that a healthy Mayo allows BB/MP to move Collins around like a queen on a chess board.

Here is mine- CB position will be fine.

Gronk ties his TD record

ausbacker said:

Not so much a bold prediction for one player but the Patriots will have 3 players who register 8+ sacks this season.

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Collins, Jones, and one of Sheard/Nink/Hightower most likely.

robertweathers said:

He has the ability no question. I do think that a healthy Mayo allows BB/MP to move Collins around like a queen on a chess board.

Here is mine- CB position will be fine.

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Getting a healthy Mayo back with the additions of Spikes (I'm not a huge fan of him but he is brutal in run D) and Fletcher can only bode well for the possibility of Collins and Hightower roaming the field a little more. Imagine the type of player Collins can become if he remedies some of his pass D deficiencies! #Geebus

Edelman gets 120 plus and 1400 yrds

They split Gronk out wide in the red zone several times a game in man coverage. He ends the season with 40 TDs.

ViperGTS said:

They split Gronk out wide in the red zone several times a game in man coverage. He ends the season with 40 TDs.

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In the Red Zone, I'd like to see Gronk split out wide on Revi$ to remind him of the order of things.

ViperGTS said:

They split Gronk out wide in the red zone several times a game in man coverage. He ends the season with 40 TDs.

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OP was asking for bold predictions only.

James White: 700 yards rushing, 500 yards receiving, 6 TDs

Tyler Gaffney becomes a three down back and accrues over 2200 total yards from scrimmage.

EDIT: changed "3" to "three" due to posters' confusion.

Ross12 said:

Tyler Gaffney becomes a 3 down back and accrues over 2200 total yards from scrimmage.

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Now how does a 3rd down back do that?

ViperGTS said:

They split Gronk out wide in the red zone several times a game in man coverage. He ends the season with 40 TDs.

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VrabelJr said:

OP was asking for bold predictions only.

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They split Gronk out wide in the red zone several times a game in man coverage. He ends the season with 40 TDs.

At least one Patriots cornerback will be credited with breaking up a pass.

Easley and Brown will be a borderline elite DT combo.

Sure, it's probably just wishful thinking, but it could happen.

Belichick will request to have the PSI of an opposing team's footballs measured at the half of a cold weather game... (I know it's not a player, but it's something I hope Bill will do)

Joey007 said:

Now how does a 3rd down back do that?

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I said 3 down back, not 3rd down back. As in, he plays all 3 downs.