Every preseason or training camp, no matter the sport, no matter the level of play, there is always that guy. He’s gone by many names, but his characteristics are always the same. Some level of untapped potential that he shows flashes of realizing. The type of hustle that can only be brought about by a player fighting for their livelihood.
Fans and media will debate his merits endlessly, despite the very nature of his position as the 14th or 15th man essentially guaranteeing he won’t play a meaningful role for the team at any point. Last year, that guy was Robert Upshaw.