Five could-be NFL stars primed for a breakout season in 2009 - USAToday 09/25 (1 Viewer)

[kfran]

By Tom Pedulla, USA TODAY
USA TODAY looks at five players who may be primed for breakthrough seasons:

G JAHRI EVANS, NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

• Background: Made steady climb after being fourth-round draft choice from Division II Bloomsburg State. Fell in draft because teams were concerned about his ability to handle higher a level of competition.

• Breakthrough potential: Evans (6-4, 318), in fourth season, may be ready to secure elusive Pro Bowl berth, especially if high-powered Saints keep marching. Has it all, including rare agility for his size.

• What they're saying: "I think Jahri is a guy that's going to play in a lot of Pro Bowls before his career is over." —Saints coach Sean Payton

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2009-09-24-breakout-players-charticle_N.htm

 

[NPs6724]

Guy's been one of the best RGs since 2006 and I've seen articles every year since 2007 saying he is primed to "break out". He broke out a long time ago; just no one will acknowledge it.

 

[bergeaux]

Really? I thought he had already broken out.

 

[mmule]

Break out in the national media <> "is the best at the position". It just means "We don't watch NO that often because the ratings won't be as high.