OXNARD, Calif. – In my previous seven training camps covering the team, around this same time, I predict a breakout player, a sleeper who is going to ridiculously exceed expectations, and in the process, make it appear as if I have a clue.
Honestly, I probably should have retired this concept after hitting on Miles Austin my first go-around in 2009. He went from 13 to 81 catches, which in terms of breaking out is a combination of a high school freshman with oily skin and the old-school Kool-Aid dude. (Am hopeful someone got that.)
Since, my selections – Sam Hurd, Orlando Scandrick, Sean Lissemore, Jason Hatcher, Tyrone Crawford and Gavin Escobar – have had varying degrees of success, or lack thereof.