Which Quarterback Will Have A Breakout Season?

I’ve been pondering this question all weekend. Now that we’re in full NFL
Preseason mode, I think it’s a fair question to ask. I’ve got three players I think could have a breakout season. And I’m not talking about the obvious ones here either, the Tom Brady’s or the Peyton Manning’s. I’m talking about Aaron Rodgers, Jason Campbell and Trent Edwards.

Aaron Rodgers

If the whole thing goes the way I think it’s going to go with Brett Favre
(he’ll be traded even though he arrive in Green Bay last night with his wife Deanna) then Rodgers just might have a breakout season. He’s been the study of Favre and a clipboard holder for a few seasons now so he’s definitely got the apprentice thing down. Now it’s more of a matter of putting it into action. He has a very talented and young team that was only an interception away from the Superbowl last season. He’s got a great running back in Grant and a extremely efficient wide receiver in Donald Driver. I think Rodgers also has something to prove and after all of this time, he’s determined to show everyone what he can do.

Jason Campbell

Peter King of SI said that “Campbell looked terrific, accurate and sure of himself” when he was reporting from the Washington Redskins camp. He was impressive at the end of last season and left me (and his coaches) remarking about his potential. With some definite weapons in the form of a few rookie receivers, I think Campbell could most certainly have a breakout season.

Trent Edwards

After filling in for a less than impressive JP Lossman (who, after how many years, still hasn’t lived up to his so-called potential) Trent Edwards gave the Buffalo Bills a much needed light at the end of the tunnel. He was named the starter halfway through the Bills season last year and will reprise that role again this season. As a Bills fan and resident of Buffalo, I have two words — Thank God. I’m so ready for a change. Now that we have Marshawn Lynch, who should have another productive season if he stays out of trouble, a solid defense, and decent wide receivers I think that the Bills are poised to be the surprise team this season. If Edwards can capitalize on his performance last season, I think he’ll be able to turn a few heads.

So those are my picks. Which quarterback do you think is going to have a breakout season?

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