Expecting a player to come in and contribute as if he were a veteran can be very unfair to some players. While it does happen, it certainly isn’t the norm. Some players need time to adjust to the situation, the playbook, playing in the NFL, or one of the many reasons it can be very hard to last in the league.
There are a handful of players that certainly have to shown some improvements over the last few seasons to save their jobs. Most of them being from the 2020 draft class and now entering their third season in the pros. Here are six players we could see make a huge jump in 2022:
Adam Trautman
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Tight end is considered one of the hardest positions to learn in the NFL. Rare is a tight end that comes into the league prepared to be a major factor. Years two through four are crucial in a tight end’s career development. Darren Waller is one of the best in the league, and he was a non factor until his fourth year in the league. Trautman’s second season was a step back as a catcher, but it isn’t time to count him out as he has shown flashes of playmaking ability. He is also already more than a reliable run blocker. This is his year to show out as the future of the position for the team, with minimal competition for snaps.
Jameis Winston
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This will be Winston’s third year in New Orleans. He has had time to fully assimilate into the culture and the offense. He was already looking improved in his decision making before his injury last season, and this could be the year that he becomes closer to what people expected from him out of college. He will have much better weapons on offense this season compared to last. This will be his best and probably last chance to make a statement in New Orleans.
Cesar Ruiz
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Ruiz has looked unplayable during times during the first two years of his…
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