Heading into the 2014 season, many analysts were expecting big things from Jacksonville Jaguars safety Johnathan Cyprien heading into his sophomore season. While Josh Evans wasn’t expected to be a high caliber running mate next to him, most expected Cyprien to “make the leap” and become a playmaker on the defensive side of the ball.
The Jaguars struggled to a 3-13 record in 2014, partially on the fault of a leaky back end on defense. Evans’ play fell off a cliff and Cyprien was forced to play a much more expanded role than expected for most of the season.