One More Time: Nine NFL Players Who Need to Prove 2008 Was No Fluke

Angel Navedo by Senior Writer Written on June 03, 2009
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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03:  Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts on the sidelines during the NFC Wild Card Game against the Arizona Cardinals on January 3, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeate
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When it comes to reputations in the NFL, a player is only as good as his last season.

In 2008, a multitude of stocks rose as unknown commodities emerged on NFL highlight reels. Players became stars as every week passed, earned Pro Bowl votes, and sold a ton of replica jerseys after it was all said and done.

But what have you done for me lately?

Rather, what will you do for me next year?

It can be argued that it's easier to excel when no one is prepared for you.

Now that these players have lost the element of surprise and opposing coordinators can focus all their attention on neutralizing them, who still has what it takes to rise to the occasion?

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