Last season, Jordan Love had a pivotal season in his career. Even halfway through, we didn't know which direction it was headed.
Love struggled early in his first season as the Green Bay Packers' starting quarterback, then caught fire late. He went from a question mark in early November to a tie for the highest-paid quarterback in NFL history this summer. His four-year, $220 million deal is a good lesson for all the players whose careers are at a crossroads this season.
Here are 10 high-profile players facing make-or-break seasons.
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson
Here are the stakes: Either Watson plays well this season or we can start talking about the Browns' trade for him being the worst in NFL history.