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Found July 09, 2012 on Blog So Hard Sports: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Ryan Kerrigan,  Brian Orakpo,  Brooks Reed,  Aaron Rodgers,  Santana Moss,  Pierre Garcon,  Josh Morgan,  Perry Riley,  Rocky McIntosh,  Sean Lee,  Fred Davis,  Vernon Davis,  Clay Matthews,  Demarcus Ware,  Roy Helu,  Adam Carriker,  Niles Paul,  Robert Griffin III
TEAMS: Washington Redskins,  Houston Texans,  Green Bay Packers,  St. Louis Rams,  Dallas Cowboys,  San Francisco 49ers
 6 Potential Breakout Players   With the Redskins training camp coming up on July 26th, the question some fans have been asking is “who is poised to have a breakout season this year?” So I asked myself the same question and came up with 6 players to have a breakout year.     1. Ryan Kerrigan To me Kerrigan has it all…size, speed, the ability to shed blocks and be a great run stuffer. Ryan came is 3rd for the defensive rookie of the year in 2011 posting some outstanding numbers. He was in on 63 tackles (41 solo), 7.5 sacks, 4 forced fumbles and 1 interception. Playing opposite of the “manbeast” Brian Orakpo, Kerrigan looks primed to have an awesome sophomore session. NFL comparison: Brooks Reed (Houston Texans) Prediction: 71 tackles (55 solo), 11 sacks, 3 forced fumbles and 1 interception. 2. Robert Griffin III Dynamic! That’s what RG3 is…a wizard under center, Griff is sure to have a wonderful rookie campaign. There is a reason the Skins traded up to the number 2 spot to get thi...
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