10 NFL Players Poised for Breakout Years: Offense Edition

It really is sad that there's no football going on right now; however, it's just as intriguing to see some of the offseason moves that have already taken place (see Vincent Jackson; Mario Manningham).

The one beautiful thing about the offseason is that every fan can still have one thing—hope. Hope that this year will be their team's year. Hope that the rebuilding phase is over, and winning seasons are finally trending. And hope that your rival team ends up going 0-16.

So here are 10 players who are poised to have breakout years in 2012. The young, the old, the rookies, the veterans, the has-beens and those who never were. All have a shot at one season that could jump start their careers.

Titus Young: WR, Detroit Lions

Last year's statistics: 48 receptions, 607 yards, six touchdowns

Although he's currently listed below rookie Ryan Broyles on the depth chart, Titus Young showed real promise last year. Although he hasn't started this year off well by taking an absence from OTAs, he has since apologized to the team (according to The Associated Press) and said that the absence actually helped him.

Unless Broyles ends up having a fantastic preseason, it's not hard to fathom that Young will jump him in the depth chart and become the team's No. 3 receiver at the start of the regular season.

Considering that Detroit has been a pass-happy offense for the last couple years, and with Matthew Stafford close to reaching his prime, Young could definitely have a season that surpasses 1,000 yards receiving.

Defenses are going to be zoning in on Calvin Johnson, which should also help Young reach his full potential this season.

Robert Griffin III: QB, Washington Redskins

Last year's statistics: 4,293 yards, 37 TDs passing; 699 yards, 10 TDs rushing (at Baylor University).

I honestly believe that the Redskins trading up in the draft to grab last year's Heisman Trophy winner was one of the smartest moves that organization has made in years. I mean, when Rex Grossman and John Beck are your other options at the most pivotal position in the game, that move simply had to be made.

A lot of people are going to make the comparison between RGIII and Cam Newton, and I don't think that Griffin will end up having a better year than Newton's rookie campaign but still one that will help bring the Redskins out of the gutter.

He has options in Pierre Garcon, Santana Moss and Chris Cooley/Fred Davis, not to mention his ability to run the ball. It's going to be a process, but as time goes on, RGIII will turn into an elite quarterback, and his rookie year will be a breakout season for sure.

Harry Douglas: WR, Atlanta Falcons

Last year's statistics: 39 receptions, 498 yards, one TD

The main reason why I believe that Harry Douglas will explode this year is that the Falcons now have two receivers ahead of him who are going to end up causing enough problems for opposing defenses. Julio Jones established himself as a legitimate threat last year, and Roddy White has been one of the best in the game for years.

With those two guys taking up most of the attention, Douglas should be able to draw a lot of single coverage, and he has the skills to make the most of those opportunities. He can certainly have big games—in Week 10 last year, he was targeted 14 times and ended up with eight receptions for 133 yards.

Trent Richardson: RB, Cleveland Browns

Last year's statistics: 1,679 yards, 21 TDs Rushing; 29 receptions, 338 yards, 3 TDs receiving (at Alabama)

There are skeptics, but I believe that Richardson is the real deal and will fill the hole that Peyton Hillis left two years ago. The Browns have, perhaps, the most underrated offensive line in the league, and if they can get Richardson to the outside, he's an explosive back that will be able to make things happen.

It will be interesting to see how he splits carries with Montario Hardesty and Chris Ogbonnaya, but neither of those guys made enough of an impact to grab the starting spot last year, so Richardson will definitely get his chance.

Some people think he's undersized...but they said the same thing about Maurice Jones-Drew.

Benjarvus Green-Ellis: RB, Cincinnati Bengals

Last year's statistics: 667 yards rushing, 11 TDs

It appears that the Cedric Benson era in Cincinnati is over, which has opened up the door for "The Law Firm." Green-Ellis never really got a shot in New England to be a premiere player in an offense that was very pass-heavy.

Now that he's in a more balanced offense, it will be interesting to see how things shake up in Cincy.

He has already proved that he can be an effective goal-line back and always seems to have a knack for finding the pay dirt when in the red zone.

Eric Decker: WR, Denver Broncos

Last year's statistics: 44 receptions, 612 years, 8 TDs

This one is unbelievably simple; he had a solid year last year with Tim Tebow at QB...and now, he has Peyton Manning throwing to him.

Also, to quote Booby Miles's Uncle in Friday Night Lights: "Aaaaand he can pass!!"

Jacob Tamme: TE, Denver Broncos

Last year's statistics: 19 receptions, 177 yards, one TD

Jacob Tamme had a great year two years ago when Dallas Clark went down with injury, and this will be his first time to really shine as the premiere tight end of an organization. It's also pretty hard to imagine that Joel Dreessen is going to make a legitimate run at taking over the starting job from Tamme.

Oh yeah, almost forgot to mention that Peyton Manning was his QB back then as well.

Greg Jones: RB, Jacksonville Jaguars

Last year's statistics: two rushes, seven yards

This one might be a bit of a stretch, but as time progresses, the Jaguars are going to have to slightly lessen the load of Maurice Jones-Drew.

Jones is an eight-year veteran who struggled with injuries last year but runs with a very similar style and will be a great change-of-pace back.

The Jaguars don't really have much going on for them as far as a passing game is concerned, so Jones should definitely get some looks and end up having a very positive impact.

Jerome Simpson: WR, Minnesota Vikings

Last year's statistics: 50 receptions, 725 yards, four TDs

Jerome Simpson had a solid year last year in Cincinnati but failed to really establish himself as an elite receiver and working next to Percy Harvin should allow him to finally do this.

If Christian Ponder can find a way to shake the cobwebs out from last year, it isn't hard to see Simpson being a legitimate deep threat.

With Adrian Peterson still leading the offense, opposing defenses are going to crowd the box and make Ponder beat them through the air. This in turn creates the perfect atmosphere for a guy like Simpson to have a breakout year.

He also had, perhaps, the highlight of the year last year with his flipping TD against the Cardinals.

Matt Flynn: QB, Seattle Seahawks

Last year's statistics: 518 yards, six TDs, two INTs

After Flynn threw for 480 yards and six touchdowns against the Lions in Week 17 last season, it was fairly obvious that he would have a starting job somewhere this season. The Seahawks were the victor of the Flynn sweepstakes, and he will have a shot at being the guy to get Seattle back to the Super Bowl.

I remember watching the game against Detroit last year, and he looked like a 10-year veteran, not a guy who has been a backup for essentially his entire career. It's true that the Seahawks lack superstar weapons for him to find, but they definitely have a few guys that are solid receivers.

Sidney Rice and Doug Baldwin should also see improvements in their statistics this year.

Randy Moss: WR, San Francisco 49ers

OK, I'm completely being facetious here.

His career is done as dinner. I just really wanted to embed my favorite DJ Steve Porter mix of all time.