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Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Which player on your favorite team can you expect to breakout in 2013?: AFC North

Every season we see players who, until that point, had yet to make a significant impact on the field in terms of production -- whether it be due to injury, underachieving, being buried on the depth chart, etc. -- and then finally burst onto the scene. I'm going to list one player on each team whom I expect to have a breakout season in 2013. I'm going to go by division; starting with the AFC North.

Bengals: Mohamed Sanu- After being picked in the 3rd round last year, Sanu played in only 8 games due to a foot injury that prematurely ended his rookie season. He's a solid possession receiver and showed good versatility (threw a TD pass). The No.2 receiver spot opposite A.J. Green is an open competition and I expect Sanu to win it.
Other candidates: Dre Kirkpatrick, Marvin Jones, and Orson Charles
Browns: Jordan Cameron- A big bodied and athletic tight end, Cameron enters his third year in the league in an ideal situation: he is the starting tight end, for now. He has the highest ceiling and most skill among the tight ends on the roster. He should see plenty of action this year.
Other candidates: Trent Richardson, Buster Skrine, and Travis Benjamin
Ravens: Tandon Doss- The Ravens need someone to step up at the wide receiver position. Jacoby Jones isn't capable of being a full time wide out, leaving the starting spot opposite Torrey Smith vacant. Doss is in his third year and has a chance to play a significant role in the offense in 2013.
Other candidates: Arthur Jones, Jimmy Smith, and Courtney Upshaw
Steelers: Emmanuel Sanders- After almost becoming a New England Patriot this past offseason, Sanders is going to be a key part of the Steelers passing game in 2013. With Mike Wallace in Miami, Sanders finds himself in a starting role with little competition behind him. He had a career year last season and I expect the fourth year vet --with the help of fellow wide out Antonio Brown -- to make Wallace an afterthought in Pittsburgh.
Other candidates: Cortez Allen, Will Johnson, and Jason Worilds

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