Breakout Defensive Player Predictions
I saw the thread for very specific football predictions, and it got me longing for football season to begin. So I thought I could keep it going with another predictions thread. Who do you guys/girls on the blog think will be a breakout player on defense this upcoming season? Our defense, if we stay away from injuries, should be solid once again with a strong line and many opportunites for somebody to have a breakout season.
I've got two guys: Frank Clark and Blake Countess. Countess will be poised to return with greatness after his injury. Also, somebody really needs to emerge as an elite pass rusher on the line, something that lacked last season, and Clark showed flashes of greatness last season. Who can forget about this hit?
So,commence discussion, and GO BLUE!
Edit: Embed fail... Check comments.
Sorry guys... Here's the hit you guys all know I was referring to.
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James Mutha Phukin Ross
Because OBVIOUSLY
Sweet Pea
Need him to be more than just a rotational guy.
I think we definitely need more from him and can't let him slip to Will Campbell territory.
I'd like to submit, for the MGoCommunitiy's consideration, a breakout player at each of the three main areas of the defense; line, LBs and DB.
Pipkins, Ross and Countess are my three breakout players.
I think Taco is going to be the our Stud Freshman so my pick is Taco.
A close friend of mine was a counselor of his in high school and said he's a real quality kid, so I've been hoping he'll do well since he showed up. Hope it happens this year.
Just hope he's put on some serious weight this offseason.
And the reason I'm going with him isn't necessarily because he's going to take a huge step forward and suddenly be the best NT ever. But the B1G had a ton of DT talent the last couple years, and Washington has been consistent, but over shadowed. I think people start to recognize him more now that some of those other guys are gone.
Also my pick
Wormley probably won't even start.
Yes, I realize that. But Johnny Manziel started. What I'm saying is that Wormley probably won't start, which is why I said that Wormley probably won't even start.
That last sentence makes my top 5 sentences ever on this blog:
What I'm saying is that Wormley probably won't start, which is why I said that Wormley probably won't even start.
and the unknown unknowns?
Ok, I get what you're saying is that Wormley probably won't start, which is why you said that Wormley probably won't even start; but you also have to admit that Wormley probably will start if it's probable that Wormley starts, at which point you'd have to say Wormley will probably start.
Also, yeah, bringing up Johnny Manziel in comparison to a 3-tech DT being a breakout player is probably a little bit of a reach.
Touche.
"to state there is no way he could be a breakout player is ignorant."
I agree wholeheartedly!!! Now tell me who said that there's no way he could be a breakout player. Find that quote, and I'll join your side! Let's string that guy up!
You are right. As others have also said, the fact that so many players have been mentioned is a great sign for the future. Very excited about this upcoming season.
But fine. James Ross
I mean, I think the question was asking who the breakout player would be. If you think James Ross is the guy, go for it. If you think Wormley is the guy, stick to your guns.
I could pick Richard Ash and then seem like a genius if he breaks out, but chances are very slim that it actually happens.
People above mentioned Joe Bolden, Taco, Ondre Pipkins, and Mario Ojemudia. All four of these players probably won't start either.
Wormley is a workout warrior, and has just as much of an opportunity to rotate in as all the other guys and become a starter/breakout player.
That being said, my pick is Dymonte Thomas. Kid is going to make plays. Wouldn't be shocked if he saw some offensive snaps as well. People forget, this kid was our Jabrill Peppers before we got Jabrill Peppers.
I also hope Jake Ryan can return to form midway thru the season
If we get the insane pass rush Coach Swagison is aiming for we won't need a break-out D-back.
Wouldn't that be swell (swooning)
"Nickelback."
Note: the competition may not be that fierce.
Never heard of him.
Raymond is Ann Arbor's local State Farm insurance agent.
Raymond is a well-known point guard for the proud Owls of Florida Atlantic.
5'6", 145 lbs.? He must have been a Rodriguez recruit.
Just reading through the comments and seeing 10 different guys listed, and actually believing that there is merit in all of the arguments is a great feeling.