Saturday, July 9, 2022

Breakout Candidates: NFC South

The NFC South is up next. Here are breakout candidates from each of the NFC South teams. 

Tamps Bay Buccaneers
Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, Edge

Joe Tyron-Shoyinka had a strong rookie season last season. It only follows that he breaks out this season with an unquestioned starting role. Long and athletic with an obvious pass rushing burst, Tyron-Shoyinka really just needed to learn and refine his technique. As a rookie, he looked like a quick learner. 

Atlanta Falcons
Drake London, WR

The Atlanta Falcons selected Drake London with the eighth pick of the 2022 NFL Draft to be a difference-maker. Without having played a snap in the league, he’s already the team’s best receiver. The Falcons need London to break out as a rookie.

Carolina Panthers
Derrick Brown, DT

Derrick Brown moves like a much smaller man. At 6’5” and 320 lbs, he gets through the offensive line in a flash. He can do everything asked of an interior defensive lineman. He can disrupt the backfield. He can anchor the line of scrimmage. In his first two seasons, he’s been a very good football player. In his third season, he should be a great football player.

New Orleans Saints
Paulson Adebo, CB

Paulson Adebo has the talent to be an excellent cornerback in the league. He earned a starting role last season as a rookie. I think that he breaks out this season partly because of his talent but mostly because of the talent around him. Marshon Lattimore starts opposite Adebo. Chauncey Gardner-Johnson is a feisty, effective nickel. This offseason, the Saints had a safety makeover. They signed Tyrann Mathieu and Marcus Maye. Adebo should thrive in this secondary. 


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