Top 10 second year players primed for breakout season in 2013

Last season we saw a rookie quarterback class like no other as Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III, and Russell Wilson propelled to stardom and took the NFL by storm. Some of their fellow rookies, however, weren't so fortunate. With a year in the pros under their belt, here's my Top 10 players I expect to have a breakout sophomore campaign (in no particular order):

1. Michael Floyd WR, Arizona Cardinals- Arizona selected Michael Floyd in the first round last year but he didn't live up to the selection his rookie season thanks to shady quarterback play. He's a big and talented receiver that could wreak havoc opposite Larry Fitzgerald. And now with a reliable quarterback, Floyd should be ready to step up.
2. Ryan Tannehill QB, Miami Dolphins- The selection of Tannehill with the eighth overall pick was considered by many, including myself, to be a bit of a reach. But, Tannehill got better as his rookie season went on and with all the weapons GM Jeff Ireland has provided for him, I expect Tannehill to flourish in 2013.
3. Trent Richardson RB, Cleveland Browns- As long as Richardson stays healthy he's going to have a great season. He is freak of nature who has the ability to be the second best back in the league and his health is the only thing holding him back at this point
4. Chandler Jones DE, New England Patriots- Jones provided the Patriots with a solid pass rush and finished with six sacks on the season. He struggled in the second half of the season dealing with ankle injuries but with an offseason under his belt and some added bulk I think he'll post double digit sack numbers this year.
5. David Wilson RB, New York Giants- When Ahmad Bradshaw went down with injury Wilson stepped in and never looked back. After being put in head coach Tom Coughlin's dog house for fumbling he took full advantage of his second opportunity. Wilson is an explosive and dangerous athlete who's going to provide a lot of highlight reel plays for us this season.
6. Mike Martin DT, Tennessee Titans- Selected in the third round last year, Martin showed promise his rookie season. He's an effective pass rusher (something Tennessee desperately needs) and I think he's going thrive as he sees more of the field this season.
7. Coby Fleener TE, Indianapolis Colts- The 6'6" 250lb tight end was out performed by his rookie teammate and fellow tight end Dwayne Allen. But with an offseason to work with his former college teammate and best pal Andrew Luck, Fleener should become Luck's safety blanket and go to guy after Reggie Wayne.
8. Mark Barron SS, Tampa Bay Buccaneers- In an offseason that saw the Bucs add Darrell Revis, Dashon Goldson, and Johnathn Banks to its secondary Mark Barron is one happy camper. I expect that the shut down ability of Revis will present more opportunities for Barron to make plays.
9. Lamar Miller RB, Miami Dolphins- With Reggie Bush out of the picture Lamar Miller has a chance to win the starting job. He's got competition in Daniel Thomas and Mike Gillislee, the latter of which I think is Miller's biggest threat.
10. Nick Perry LB, Green Bay Packers- Perry's rookie season ended early when he was put on injured reserve after suffering a wrist injury in Week 6. The 6'4" 265-pounder has all the athleticism in the world and on a front seven that boasts Clay Matthews III and BJ Raji, Perry is primed for a breakout season in his sophomore campaign.

Brian Urlacher hangs up his cleats

Today 13 year veteran Brian Urlacher announced his retirement from the NFL via Twitter. After 13 seasons in the windy city Chicago opted not to re-sign the eight-time Pro Bowler and rumors pointed to Denver and Minnesota as possible landing spots for the middle linebacker. However, it appears he's ready to walk away from the game he's given so much to. The 6'4 260-pounder has long been the leader of the Chicago Bears defense and according to Lance Briggs his absence hasn't gone unnoticed.

Brian Urlacher finishes his career with 939 tackles, 41.5 sacks, and 22 interceptions. And he played his entire career with one organization; not a very common occurrence in this day and age. Most players either tire out their welcome or sign with the team offering them the most money. Urlacher's voice never wore down, his leadership was always present. I'm sure Chicago fans are happy that he retired a Bear and he's forever engraved himself in the team's history and will forever be mentioned with the other great Chicago Bears linebackers.

Charles Woodson headed back to Oakland

Free agent defensive back Charles Woodson has signed a one year deal with the Oakland Raiders; the team who drafted him fourth overall in 1998. Woodson, who will be 37 years old by the time Week 6 rolls around, spent the first eight seasons of his career in the Bay area before signing with the Packers in 2006. Woodson was a cap casualty in Green Bay this offseason.

This is a very smart signing by Raiders' GM Reggie McKenzie. The Raiders currently lack veteran leadership and, to put it nicely, have a weak secondary. Oh who am I kidding? They suck. But, having a leader and future Hall of Famer like Woodson will really help the young guys learn the game and provide the right attitude with which to play. As of now it appears Woodson will line up at safety since it remains to be seen if he still has the quickness to line up against slot receivers. Tyvon Branch is penciled in as one starter and Usama Young was signed earlier in the offseason to man the other starting role. I think Woodson will have something to say about that.

For the Bengals, now is the time to win

The Cincinnati Bengals have been moving in the right direction since 2009. Marvin Lewis and his staff have drafted well over the past four years and, as usual, team owner Paul Brown hasn't gone out and over paid for free agents. Instead, he's made it a priority to sign his young impact players to contract extensions. Cinci has lost in the Wild Card round of the playoffs in three of the last four seasons. In my opinion, the Bengals are currently the best team in the AFC North, at least on paper. The Browns aren't a threat. The Steelers, never to be taken lightly, have lost more than they've gained this year and still have a number of holes to fill on their roster. The Ravens won the Super Bowl last season and while GM Ozzie Newsome proved why he's the best in the business with another stellar offseason, the void left behind from the departure of future Hall of Famers Ray Lewis and Ed Reed can't be filled with two rookies. The Bengals are in prime position to win their division and if they do so, they have to make it out of the first round of the playoffs; a feat the team hasn't accomplished since 1990.

With no key losses this off season the defense should rank among the best in league once again. They drafted a physical freak in Margus Hunt and add him to an already impressive defensive line. And rookie Shawn Williams should beat out the under-achiever Taylor Mays to make a formidable safety duo with Reggie Nelson. Meanwhile, they've given quarterback Andy Dalton more weapons on offense. Selecting tight end Tyler Eifert in the first round this year gives him a pass catching machine who can lineup anywhere on field. He's a red zone threat and will be Dalton's safety blanket from day one. Rookie running back Giovanni Bernard is an excellent complement to "The Law Firm" Benjarvus Green-Ellis and also provides value on special teams. And to cap it off the team re-signed right tackle Andre Smith to continue to protect Dalton. This ball club is young and talented and 2013 presents a great opportunity. Marvin Lewis's group needs to capitalize and I think they will.

Each team's best 2013 undrafted free agent signing

Every year we see players burst onto the NFL scene after not hearing their name called on draft weekend. A lot of great players weren't drafted, like Rod Smith, Warren Moon, Tony Romo, Arian Foster, Antonio Gates, and the list goes on. Here's each team's best undrafted free agent signing of 2013.

Arizona Cardinals: Tony Jefferson S, Oklahoma- Jefferson is a physical safety, not shy about making contact. He'll be battling for one of the starting safety jobs in Arizona this summer.
Atlanta Falcons: Brian Banks LB, N/A. After spending more than 5 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, Banks was given back his freedom and is trying to fulfill his dream of playing pro football. The 27 year old has been training ever since his release but still has a lot of work to do to make the team. Considering the Falcons' current lack of depth at linebacker I think it's a real possibility he makes the final roster cuts.
Baltimore Ravens: Matt Furstenburg TE, Maryland- The athletic Furstenburg stays in-state and will have a chance to battle Ravens tight end Ed Dickson for the number two tight end spot behind Dennis Pitta.
Buffalo Bills: Da'Rick Rogers WR, Tennessee Tech.- Off field troubles and immaturity issues caused Rogers to go undrafted. With the talent of a first round receiver, Rogers can help Buffalo's receiving corps and potentially battle fellow rookie Robert Woods for a starting role, as long as he stays out of trouble.
Carolina Panthers: Robert Lester SS, Alabama- Lester is a big, physical, hard hitting safety that, barring an injury, will step in and be the Panthers' starting strong safety in 2013.
Chicago Bears: Mark Harrison WR, Rutgers.- Jay Cutler lacked pass catchers last season evident by Brandon Marshall's stats and targets. At 6'3" 231lbs Mark Harrison is a big receiver who should push for playing time his rookie season. His size also makes him an option as a tight end.
Cincinnati Bengals: Jayson Dimanche OLB, Southern Illinois- A good pass rusher, Dimanche is on a Bengals team that is currently set at linebacker which gives him time to develop.
Cleveland Browns: Keenan Davis WR, Iowa- The Browns got more than they expected from Josh Gordon last year after picking him in the supplemental draft. Meanwhile Greg Little drops the ball too much. Davis is a big bodied receiver who has plenty of battling to do for a roster spot.
Dallas Cowboys: Brandon Magee LB, Arizona State- At 5'11" 223lbs Magee is considered undersized for a linebacker, but there's no doubt this guy can play. Last season the Cowboys defense lost both Sean Lee and Bruce Carter to injury and the losses were key. Magee can provide depth and contribute on special teams his first year.
Denver Broncos: Lerentee McCray LB, Florida- McCray is a versatile player that the Broncos staff will find a spot for. His ability to play inside and outside give him more value and increase his likeliness of making the 53 man roster. He could challenge for the starting middle linebacker role, if he can stay healthy. That's a big "if", though.
Detroit Lions: Joseph Fauria TE, UCLA- The Lions have Brandon Pettigrew and Tony Scheffler and drafted Michael Williams late in the draft, but Joseph Fauria presents a different receiving threat than the others. At 6'7" tall, he's literally a huge threat in the red zone, too tall for any defender to beat on those 50-50 jump balls. It'll be interesting to see what noise he makes in camp this year.
Green Bay Packers: Jake Stoneburner TE, Ohio St.- The Packers lack depth at tight end and Stoneburner has good speed and athleticism for the position and could crack the lineup when the Packers want to have two receiving tight ends on the field.
Houston Texans: Johnny Adams CB, Michigan St.-  Adams may not be the biggest guy but he's competitive and confident; two traits that a player must have to play cornerback. Adams is also a very sound tackler and his ability to return punts and kickoffs make him more valuable.
Indianapolis Colts: Nigel Malone CB, Kansas St.- Malone should fit well as a nickel corner. He's a physical corner and effective blitzer. He'll likely start out his rookie year on special teams coverage.
Jacksonville Jaguars: TJ Barnes DT, Georgia Tech.- At 6'6" 369lbs Barnes is a mountain of a man. Jacksonville lost Terrance "Pot Roast" Knighton during the offseason and it's possible Barnes is the behemoth who takes his place.
Kansas City Chiefs: Tyler Bray QB, Tennessee- Andy Reid may have picked up his future starting quarterback in Tyler Bray. He's a bit of a project but Bray has all the tools to become an NFL quarterback.
Miami Dolphins: Jasper Collins WR, Mount Union- A very good route runner who has value in the return game as well. Dolphins traded Devone Bess to the Browns on draft day, Collins may be the guy to fill that void.
Minnesota Vikings: Rodney Smith WR, Florida St.- Smith is a tall target at 6'6" and at the least could provide a red zone target for Christian Ponder. He could push Jerome Simpson and Jarius Wright for playing time if he impresses in camp.
New England Patriots: TJ Moe WR, Missouri- This one was tough but I couldn't ignore Moe. He's a tough and quick slot receiver. And considering the injury history of Danny Amendola and Julian Edelman, Moe is good insurance to have. He'll make the final roster.
New Orleans Saints: Chase Thomas LB, Stanford- I was appalled that Chase Thomas wasn't drafted. He may not be the most athletic guy but he was projected to go in the 3rd or 4th round. The Saints got a very good player who will fit in well as either an outside or inside linebacker their new 3-4 scheme. 
New York Giants: Marcus Davis WR, Virginia Tech.- The Giants are very deep at wide receiver and Marcus Davis is a big (6'3" 230lbs) and physical. He's still a bit raw but provides depth behind Victor Cruz and Hakeem Nicks.
New York Jets: Rontez Miles CB, Cal (PA.)- Miles is a small school guy who has a chance to compete for one of the Jets' starting safety jobs.
Oakland Raiders: Connor Vernon WR, Duke- Duke isn't known for its football program but Vernon is a savvy route runner with sure hands. He's a possession receiver who doesn't have great speed. He has a chance to earn a starting job with Oakland.
Philadelphia Eagles: Miguel Maysonet RB, Stony Brook- Maysonet played at a small school but is by all means an NFL caliber back. He's a solid and well built runner at 5'9" 205lbs and could thrive in coach Chip Kelly's zone blocking scheme. He should enter the season third on the depth chart but could push Bryce Brown for the backup role.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Chris Hubbard OL, Alabama-Birmingham- Hubbard is an athletic lineman who is light (286lbs) by lineman standards. The Steelers have seen their fair share of offensive lineman go down with injury the last few seasons so Hubbard should provide good depth while he gains weight and puts on added bulk.
San Diego Chargers: Dan Molls LB, Toledo- Molls led the nation with 166 tackles last season. He's a solid player who will contribute heavily on special teams.
San Francisco 49ers: Luke Marquardt OT, Azusa Pacific- A foot injury likely caused him to go undrafted, although he was projected to be only a 7th round pick anyways. Good athleticism due to his basketball background, will sit behind Joe Staley and Anthony Davis while he polishes his game and works on some fundamental things.
Seattle Seahawks: Alvin Bailey OG, Arkansas- Bailey is a big mauler who has experience playing both the right and left guard positions. Interestingly, Seattle currently has him listed as a tackle. Either way, he should provide depth along the offensive line.
St. Louis Rams: Ray Ray Armstrong S, Miami- Armstrong is a very big safety (6'3" 2161bs) and the Rams currently are searching for starters at both safety spots. The former Hurricane has a chance to compete for one of the starting roles.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Branden Smith CB, Georgia- Smith is a solid corner who will provide depth to the Bucs. He has some work to do but who better to learn from than new teammate Darrell Revis?
Tennessee Titans: Dontel Watkins WR, Murray State- Watkins is an explosive athlete and is another target for quarterback Jake Locker. The Titans are fairly deep at receiver but Watkins is still their best undrafted free agent signing.
Washington Redskins: Xavier Nixon OT, Florida- Nixon is a bit raw and won't be thrown into a starting role in Washington, giving him time to develop and work on his game. He potentially fits well in the Redskins' zone blocking scheme.