Justin Tryon Breaking Out?

I was looking at this ESPN article (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5385835) about Sam Bradford's contract negotiations and I watched the video after seeing the 'Skins tag and I noticed ESPN has Justin Tryon as their #5 breakout player for this upcoming season.

Am I missing something? I was completely unaware that people think he's a candidate to break out this season, especially considering we have Hall and Rogers at our top two and I doubt he pushes either down the depth chart.

Has anybody even noticed him playing better in minicamps/practices? I don't think he did anything last year to warrant being on that list lol.

That would be awesome if it did happen, but who the hell knows. Hall and Rogers aren't that good so its definitely possible. Tryon was a lot better last year than he was his rookie year, so hopefully he can keep improving.

Someone mentioned this in another thread. I basically feel same as you. Am i missing something was my thought as well. Would be great if i was and we dont have to pony up a big contract for carlos in 2011, it was also mentioned in another article that th redskins have put alot of resources in our dback field over the alst few years. Ever since gibbs 2.0. But we are also listed as a team with the worst under 25 depth. I would like to see that same list after the season.

keeping my fingers crossed for him...would be huge if he could step up and be a player.

Tryon had really good coverage numbers last year...but so did Doughty, Moore, and D-Hall (particularly Doughty). Rogers ended up leading the team in passes defensed.

Basically, you can attribute all of the defensive struggles to Horton and Smoot in the first three games, Landry in the last ten, and team-wide preposterous coverage breakdowns pretty much the whole year.

Someone went as far as to say Tryon will eventually replace Rogers and that he could actually do so before the end of the season. That may be a stretch, but it could also have something to do with Rogers and his contract situaton, coupled with the uncertainty of a new CBA. Tryon did play well in spurts last year, whether he's ready for full time duty as a starter remains to be seen. He's untested in the deep passing game, he spent the majority of his snaps covering receivers in short areas.

Tryon had really good coverage numbers last year...but so did Doughty, Moore, and D-Hall (particularly Doughty). Rogers ended up leading the team in passes defensed.

Basically, you can attribute all of the defensive struggles to Horton and Smoot in the first three games, Landry in the last ten, and team-wide preposterous coverage breakdowns pretty much the whole year.

I assume that a dropped interception attempt counts as a pass defensed. If he could catch the ball, "hands of stone" would have probably led the team in interceptions, as well.

I think that Carlos could make the Pro Bowl if he would work hard to improve his ability to catch the ball. A few key interceptions would make a big difference in how he is perceived as a player.

I would be floored if Tryon did anything other than decent nickle coverage this year...he barely made the squad last 2 yrs. I really question the writers depth of research. I really think he is just looking at age and stats.
Anyone watching Tryon would question this assessment.
I see no reason to put this guy as the #5 breakout candidate this year.
Is it possible, sure....but monkeys might fly out of my... ya know....

rogers needs to step up to the elite level that he should already be doing same with landry both underachieving considering there potential

I would be floored if Tryon did anything other than decent nickle coverage this year...he barely made the squad last 2 yrs. I really question the writers depth of research. I really think he is just looking at age and stats.
Anyone watching Tryon would question this assessment.
I see no reason to put this guy as the #5 breakout candidate this year.
Is it possible, sure....but monkeys might fly out of my... ya know....

I couldn't agree more, and yes he made the team by the hair on his chin and is still hanging on by the same amount IMO as we have such little depth Buchanon/Barnes/Westbrook/Ramzee not much. Not the best assessment of Tyron from what I've seen.

The only reason this kid still has a job is we are so weak in the DB/Secondary. We need an upgrade and soon over Rogers which should happen next season. As well as Hall coverage skills stink. The is a position of big weakness on our Defense that needs to be addressed. We need a true #1 CB that offenses have to prepare for and/or stay away from, something we have not had since probably Champ.

I'll believe it when I see it from shrimp Tyron. I don't expect to see anything from this kid. I thought from day one and still believe he's a wasted draft pick.

If D Green thinks the kid will make it. Tyron has worked with the very best and has that chance of a lifetime working for him. I hope I'm wrong.

With Green on His Side, Cornerback Justin Tryon Is Making Strides - washingtonpost.com (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/08/10/AR2009081002781.html)