NFL—"Un-Breakout" Players of 2009

In 2007, Antonio Cromartie had one of his best statistical seasons ever. After recording 39 tackles and 10 interceptions, he was selected to his first Pro Bowl.

Many people expected Cromartie to continue his success and even have better numbers than the previous year.

Instead, he only recorded 2 interceptions, although he previously stated he wanted to break the single season record for interceptions.

These events caused him to become one of the "un-breakout" players of 2008. Now I will make my predictions for the un-breakout players of 2009.

Disclaimer: This is just a fun article, and in no way do I wish the players on this list to have bad seasons.

Kerry Collins

Being a Titans fan, I would love to see Kerry Collins continue his success from last season, but as a realist, I know it may not happen.

Although compiling a 13-3 record, KC only threw 12 TDs and and 7 picks. In comparison, he didn't fare better than Tyler Thigpen, who went for 18 TDs and 12 picks.

At least he has a few better options now as compared to last year.

Domata Peko

Domata Peko was in the top five in tackles for defensive linemen. That's great, so he must have a good number of sacks right?

WRONG. As good as he was against the run, he was virtually invisible against the pass, compiling just 0.5 sacks. Of course he isn't expected to get many sacks being that he is a DT, but without any pass rush specialists to help him, he will see his double teams go up and his production go down.

Lee Evans

63 receptions, 1017 yards, an average of 16.1 yards per reception. Great.

Wait, only three touchdowns as the number one wideout? Bad.

T.O will demand double teams. Great.

Wait, T.O will demand passes. Bad.

Pierre Thomas

Strengths—Speed, strength, agility, can run inside or outside, great hands, and he's a tough gritty runner willing to fight for the extra yard.

Weaknesses—Great Hands, Sean Payton, and Drew Brees

Tony Romo

As much as getting rid of T.O. will help the team, it won't help Tony Romo.

Just T.O's presence on the field made it that much easier for Romo to work, and we all know Roy Williams is not T.O.

At least he has a good stable of running backs to help the transition.

Conclusion

As a fan of football, I wish all players could have great seasons, but we all know it won't happen.

Chances are my predictions won't come true, but that's the point of opinion articles; they're just opinions.

Good luck to all these players, and I hope they don't end up like this guy.

-Isaiah Peart

Let me hear your voices in the comments because I know there are players I may have missed.