Nine Buffalo Bills Ready to Break Out in 2009

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7) Leodis McKelvin

I know he's been hurt most of the OTA's, but if one player was truly flying under the radar this off season it's McKelvin. I do believe he will solidify himself as the top return man in 2009 (if he's not there already) and I think he's also going to emerge as a pro bowl, shutdown corner as well.

We have been lacking a superstar on the defensive side of the football for years now and I believe we finally may have hit the jackpot with this one. As the 2009 season gets closer, I keep seeing him picking off Brady's first pass and taking it to the house for a TD on MNF. Let’s hope this premonition becomes reality.

8) Reggie Corner

Another potential draft steal that seems to be getting a lot attention so far this off season and he definitely came on late last year especially in the Broncos game. As a former DB himself, Jauron believes we are definitely locked at loaded in the defensive backfield.

And if all of the talk about Corner taking a big step in year two is true, don’t be surprised if he finds his way in the starting lineup by the end of year replacing another former fourth-round pick who will likely depart via FA next year anyway. Yes, I do believe he is that good and at worst he should be a top nickel back in this league.

9) Demetrius Bell

There was a method behind the madness in Orchard Park when two time ‘pro bowl’ LT Jason Peters was traded to the Eagles. And despite all of the expert opinions regarding the gaping hole we now have at LT, I do believe that Bell will be a factor there before the 2009 season comes to a close.

I think Walker is a solid veteran that will do an adequate job at LT, but don’t be surprised one bit if Bell replaces him at some point simply because he may be too talented to ride the bench.

He has the natural pedigree, after all he is the son of the greatest power forward to ever play in the NBA, and he is still an unfinished product with barrels of upside yet to be tapped into.

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