Which Under-The-Radar Cowboys Player Will Be The 2016 Breakout Player?

waving monkey

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The key to success for the Dallas Cowboys in 2016 may depend more on young, under-the-radar veterans than it will on the 2016 rookie class

Since January, we've focused almost exclusively on the new talent the Cowboys have acquired, first via free agency in March, then via the draft in May and most recently via the college free agent signings.

And while it's great fun to contemplate what all these shiny new toys will bring to Dallas, it's also easy to lose sight of another great source of talent for the Cowboys in 2016: the guys already on the team.


About a month ago, Tom Ryle took a look at five players from the 2015 draft that need to step up for the Cowboys, and a week before that, we asked you to name your pet cats on the 2016 roster. Today, we're going to ask you to nominate your favorite for the 2016 Breakout Player. But before you start typing a response (e.g. "Ezekiel Elliott, Sukkaz!") there are some rules you need to follow. To qualify as a Breakout Player, the following criteria must be met:

• Drafted in the third round or later, or signed as a college free agent

• Entered the NFL between 2013 and 2015

• Fewer than five career games started

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I'm gonna go with Irving. Even though he's gotten a little love I he's still my sleeper. I think he takes a huge step this year. High hopes for Russell!
 

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Depends on the definition of "under the radar". If it is about expectations then I suspect you will see one of our 6th round draft picks shine.
 

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The good news is we have plenty of candidates who could conceivably be the breakout guy this year -


Russell, Ryan DE

Irving, David DL

Whitehead, Lucky WR

Wilson, Damien LB

Green, Chaz OL

Olatoye, Deji CB

Street, Devin WR

Butler, Brice WR

Escobar, Gavin TE

McClain, Terrell DT

Mayle, Vince WR

Nzeocha, Mark LB

Smith, Rod RB

Whaley, Chris DT

Smith, Keith LB/FB



If I have to pick one, I would go with Nzeocha.
 

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Not sure. Markedly improved maybe Nzeocha, Mayle, Irving, and Russell. Add another 1-2 surprises.
 
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