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So, it seems like every year (probably for all teams, I just don't follow them as closely), there is a player from the previous year that was either on the PS the whole time, or only played ST, or was inexplicably active every week but played very few snaps, then has an expanded role the next year and appears to "come out of nowhere". Damien Harris this past year may not have been a complete unknown, but his impact was certainly higher in 2020 than 2019.
So I'm going through the roster to see if there's anyone I'm getting that vibe from, based on what we saw last year or just a weird gut feeling. No research, no expertise here. Just good ol' fashioned wishful thinking perhaps
Here are my top candidates for 2021's "Who the F is THIS Guy!?" Award:
Rashod Berry - TE/DE who played mostly special teams, and who I can only really remember taking a penalty (I think on one of Gunner's TD's?). But the TE room is wide open right now, and BB specifically mentioned the possibility of him playing there when we were at our most injured last year.
JJ Taylor - I know he's a known player on this board, and some were even banging the drum for him to get more snaps than Michel during the early part of the season. But I see his true role as the 3rd down back, and if White ends up leaving we have a definite hole there. Fears seems to like the kid, I think comparing him to Dion Lewis? With a year under his belt now, could make a year two leap.
Miles Bryant - Had some moments last year, but I feel his versatility could be put on display more in 2021. We've got some older CB's, and Brooks as the #4 safety could definitely use an upgrade. Could see this kid getting more opportunities if he keeps taking advantage of them.
Isaiah Zuber - Rookie who came in for a handful of gadget plays and spent most of the time on PS. Similar to TE, the WR room has a lot of opportunity there. Even if we make a couple additions in FA, Edelman's health is a question and after Meyers we have no one who's job is safe. Perfect time for a 2nd year player to click with whoever the new QB is and come out of nowhere.
Who you guys got? Compete for bragging rights and claim your Who the F is THIS Guy binkie early!
So I'm going through the roster to see if there's anyone I'm getting that vibe from, based on what we saw last year or just a weird gut feeling. No research, no expertise here. Just good ol' fashioned wishful thinking perhaps
Here are my top candidates for 2021's "Who the F is THIS Guy!?" Award:
Rashod Berry - TE/DE who played mostly special teams, and who I can only really remember taking a penalty (I think on one of Gunner's TD's?). But the TE room is wide open right now, and BB specifically mentioned the possibility of him playing there when we were at our most injured last year.
JJ Taylor - I know he's a known player on this board, and some were even banging the drum for him to get more snaps than Michel during the early part of the season. But I see his true role as the 3rd down back, and if White ends up leaving we have a definite hole there. Fears seems to like the kid, I think comparing him to Dion Lewis? With a year under his belt now, could make a year two leap.
Miles Bryant - Had some moments last year, but I feel his versatility could be put on display more in 2021. We've got some older CB's, and Brooks as the #4 safety could definitely use an upgrade. Could see this kid getting more opportunities if he keeps taking advantage of them.
Isaiah Zuber - Rookie who came in for a handful of gadget plays and spent most of the time on PS. Similar to TE, the WR room has a lot of opportunity there. Even if we make a couple additions in FA, Edelman's health is a question and after Meyers we have no one who's job is safe. Perfect time for a 2nd year player to click with whoever the new QB is and come out of nowhere.
Who you guys got? Compete for bragging rights and claim your Who the F is THIS Guy binkie early!