Nine Buffalo Bills Ready to Break Out in 2009

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4) John McCargo

Just about everybody has written him off, but sometimes the best trades are the ones that never happen. If Big John is truly in shape and motivated by new defensive line coach Bob Sanders, we could see him emerge as the starter this franchise envisioned alongside the wily veteran Stroud.

And if everything works out I have to believe he'll be wreaking havoc in opposing backfields because the talent is definitely there and we saw flashes of greatness in 2007. If McCargo realizes his true potential in 2009, it could impact the entire defense for the better, especially the run defense.

5) Derek Fine

One of those ‘Who?’ picks from last years draft, Fine missed a lot of time to injury in his rookie campaign, but saw extended playing time later in the year upon his return.

It sounds like he has been outstanding so far this offseason and he could be the perfect compliment to Shaun Nelson as a pure blocking TE that can make the key short yardage receptions as well.

Also anybody else get the feeling he could be one of our 'secret weapons' in the red zone in 2009? We may be just ‘fine’ after all with our current TE depth chart.

6) Fred ‘Action’ Jackson

Jackson might be the best back up RB in the league and some may argue that he is the best overall RB on this roster. He was locked up this off season with a new contract and as a result I look for motivated Jackson to be a matchup nightmare for defenses in 2009.

And based on reports about him lining up as a receiver, I believe Jackson will be a major weapon and focal point in the passing game this year but we do know he can pound it as well. After Lynch returns from suspension, don’t be shocked if Jackson is used in many two back and multiple receiver sets.

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