Who is your biggest surprise player this year?

[Jumbo075]

For me, Noah Brown has been a big surprise. I expected Tolbert to slide into the role of temporary starter until Gallup returned, and be the 3rd receiver going forward. But Noah Brown has definitely earned time on the field for more than just special teams and blocking.

 

[mardwin]

The rookie left tackle. He's progressing well and everyone was concerned about Tyron Smith being out.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Brown. 2nd would be Armstrong

 

[Motorola]

For me, Noah Brown has been a big surprise. I expected Tolbert to slide into the role of temporary starter until Gallup returned, and be the 3rd receiver going forward. But Noah Brown has definitely earned time on the field for more than just special teams and blocking.

I'd have to agree; but if DaRon Bland continues to play like he did this Sunday - he'll get his share of accolades.

 

[Risen Star]

Zack Martin. I didn't see that coming.

 

[Hagman]

Cooper Rush. A much better bus driver than I thought he’d be

 

[jaybird]

For me, Noah Brown has been a big surprise. I expected Tolbert to slide into the role of temporary starter until Gallup returned, and be the 3rd receiver going forward. But Noah Brown has definitely earned time on the field for more than just special teams and blocking.

Cooper hands down

 

[atlantacowboy]

Cooper Rush. A much better bus driver than I thought he’d be

Dak should take notes b/c driving the bus is how he got this job.

 

[Bobhaze]

For me, there’s several…in this order:

1. Tyler Smith- I thought he would struggle at LT. (He may struggle some down the road) He’s been outstanding.
2. Noah Brown- has become a very reliable 3rd receiver.
3. Dorance Armstrong- has 3 sacks in 4 games and a blocked fg. Has been very active in every game. He’s an example of a long term development project that worked out.

 

[atlantacowboy]

Biggest surprise player........ Cooper Rush obviously.

 

[Verdict]

For me, there’s several…in this order:

1. Tyler Smith- I thought he would struggle at LT. (He may struggle some down the road) He’s been outstanding.
2. Noah Brown- has become a very reliable 3rd receiver.
3. Dorance Armstrong- has 3 sacks in 4 games and a blocked fg. Has been very active in every game. He’s an example of a long term development project working out.

Isn’t Armstrong in the final year of his contract? If so he will generate interest on the free agent market.

 

[Risen Star]

For me, there’s several…in this order:

1. Tyler Smith- I thought he would struggle at LT. (He may struggle some down the road) He’s been outstanding.
2. Noah Brown- has become a very reliable 3rd receiver.
3. Dorance Armstrong- has 3 sacks in 4 games and a blocked fg. Has been very active in every game. He’s an example of a long term development project that worked out.

Robert, how do you not have Cooper Rush on your list?

 

[Pantone282C]

For me, there’s several…in this order:

1. Tyler Smith- I thought he would struggle at LT. (He may struggle some down the road) He’s been outstanding.
2. Noah Brown- has become a very reliable 3rd receiver.
3. Dorance Armstrong- has 3 sacks in 4 games and a blocked fg. Has been very active in every game. He’s an example of a long term development project that worked out.

Good list. I always thought Brown was good, just hasn't had a lot of reps till now. Tyler will work out nicely.

 

[Bobhaze]

Robert, how do you not have Cooper Rush on your list?

I guess because I’m not that surprised he has played so well. He played really well against Minnesota last year. That was a big surprise for me. But this year, he hasn’t really shocked me. Maybe if he leads us to a win against the rams I will be more surprised.

He’s been excellent for sure. But other than Cincy, he hasn’t exactly faced murderer’s row of tough teams. Without our defense, we’re probably 1-3 because we are still only averaging about 23 points a game which isn’t terrible, but without a good D, that’s not that potent.

I like Cooper Rush a lot but I’m just not as impressed as many here.

 

[Pantone282C]

Cooper Clutch is my Cracker Jack surprise.

 

[NotForLong]

For me, Noah Brown has been a big surprise. I expected Tolbert to slide into the role of temporary starter until Gallup returned, and be the 3rd receiver going forward. But Noah Brown has definitely earned time on the field for more than just special teams and blocking.

Steele
Donovan
Smith
Rush
Armstrong
Brown

 

[zrinkill]

Smith and Wilson

 

[links18]

Maher. Was expecting a disaster, but he hasn't been that.

 

[Scotman]

I'm going to go against the grain and say Diggs. If you had told me that Diggs wouldn't be getting the INTs at the same rate as last year, I would have thought that he'd be getting burnt from gambling. I LOVED what he was able to do last year, but I thought it was more about fortunate timing and a bit of luck.

But Diggs has surprised me by looking more like a complete CB this year. Maybe I was expecting a fall-off simply because we haven't had a CB of his caliber in a long, long time.

 

[Diehardblues]

Wilson - We appear to have finally found a Safety.

Rush- wow. Nobody saw 3-0 coming.

Tyler Smith- most figured it would be the great collapse on left side of OL after Tyron went down .

Not necessarily in that order .