Throughout the long months in the offseason, every media outlet and every pundit produces a list of breakout candidates. For the Minnesota Vikings, there were a few of them, including linebacker Brian Asamoah. After rookie Ivan Pace usurped him on the depth chart, his breakout campaign was canceled or at least postponed.
The Offseason Hype about a Certain Viking Was Justified
Another frequent pick was safety Josh Metellus, especially after he was a prominent player in the summer.