Found August 19, 2008 on Scores Report:
It's an election year, and while we're all being inundated with political commercials from both sides of the aisle, we should be looking at a different kind of candidate ? the fantasy football breakout candidate. What makes a good breakout candidate? In short, the player must have two things: increased opportunity and developing talent. Typically, breakout players are young. The simple fact is that the older a player is, the less likely he is to break out. Last season, at 27, Earne...

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  • ThomasConroy
    My guess is TE Vernon Davis of the Niners and RB Michael Turner of the Falcons will have breakout seasons.

    Davis will benefit from having Mike Martz as Offensive Coordinator, as the pass-first philosophy will take hold of Northern California.

    Turner will finally get his chance to run the football on a regular basis after many seasons of being LT's caddy in San Diego. Remember, Turner is the only halfback to have a 75 yd. run in the last three seasons
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  • milehighsalute
    Wow - with 2 high breakout candidates, can I hope that the Broncos can sneak into the playoffs and do some damage?
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  • Good list, love that 2 Broncos are up there
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  • NYsportsGUY
    Very nice job with this list, I see a few people that I wouldn't normally be thinking about but might take some late round flyer's on...The fact that you had Meachem also added credibility considering he is killing it in the preseason
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