Xavier Rhodes is entering a pivotal stage of his career.
The former first-round pick of the 2013 NFL draft is entering his third season in the league. He became a full-time starter for the Minnesota Vikings last season, after playing in 13 games as a rookie. Rhodes received plenty of plaudits for his play in 2014, but it may be premature to call it a breakout season.
As a second-year cornerback, inconsistency is to be expected. It is a position that regularly requires a development period after the draft that can stretch on for multiple seasons.