Facing major obstacles is an integral part of the development process for every young player. It can be different for young players who produce an impressive first season in the NFL.
Those players set a high standard after bursting onto the scene and accomplishing tremendous feats. Expectations are greater. Pressure is intensified. Greater success must surely happen when the team around the player is building to win with a dynamic young core and exciting personnel moves in free agency.
What was envisioned failed to come to fruition for Tyler Allgeier and the Atlanta Falcons. After a remarkable first year breaking the franchise record for most rushing yards in a rookie season, the ascending running back was expected to form one of the best running back tandems in the league with electrifying rookie running back Bijan Robinson.