This is a time of hope around the NFL.
When OTAs roll around, the reports are usually glowing. Youngsters are adapting quickly to the NFL. Veterans appear to be on the verge of breakout seasons. It's rare to see a player go under the bus.
Well, usually anyway. There are exceptions.
However, these rave reviews are sometimes more than just optimistic spins. Sometimes players really do give an indication in early workouts that they're on the verge of a career year.
Now, a player's inclusion here isn't necessarily a guarantee that a huge season is imminent.