MAKING THE LEAP NEWS

Can the Giants' Kayvon Thibodeaux build on his strong finish from last season? Will Jordan Love rise to the occasion in his first year as QB1 in Green Bay? The Next Gen Stats team's Keegan Abdoo identifies Making the Leap candidates for each NFC team.

Which second-year wide receivers will break out in 2023? Is a Broncos tight end set to step up in Sean Payton's offense? The Next Gen Stats team's Mike Band identifies one Making the Leap candidate for each AFC team.

Is Brandon Aiyuk poised for a true breakout season? Can Jalen Hurts prove to be The Guy in Philadelphia? Will Kadarius Toney maximize his freakish athleticism? Gregg Rosenthal identifies Making the Leap candidates for each NFC team.

Will Marquez Valdes-Scantling be the deep threat Kansas City needs after Tyreek Hill's exit? Is Tua Tagovailoa poised for a breakthrough season? Will Jerry Jeudy make sweet music with Russell Wilson? Gregg Rosenthal identifies Making the Leap candidates for each AFC team.

Is Bears WR Darnell Mooney about establish himself as a preeminent deep threat? Will Daniel Jones flourish with the Giants' upgraded weaponry? Can Trevon Diggs lock down one side of the field for the Cowboys? Gregg Rosenthal spotlights one Making the Leap candidate for each NFC team.

Lamar Jackson showcased big-play ability as a rookie, but there are still those who believe he'll never be a good enough passer to consistently win in the NFL. Gregg Rosenthal explains why the Ravens QB will sway doubters in 2019.

Nick Chubb impressed as a rookie, but Gregg Rosenthal expects an even better showing from the RB in Year 2. Have a look at 24 reasons why we should expect more from the Cleveland Browns' budding star in 2019.

The Green Bay Packers have been led by Aaron Rodgers and the offense for most of the last decade. But Gregg Rosenthal explains why the defense -- which features young talent like Jaire Alexander -- is ready to carry the team.

The Chicago Bears acquired a ton of offensive talent in the offseason, along with a new head coach in Matt Nagy. Gregg Rosenthal discusses why Nagy has the ingredients to turn the Bears' offense around in 2018.

Jay Gruden finally has a quarterback of his choosing in Alex Smith. Gregg Rosenthal explains why this seems like a perfect marriage to lift the Redskins' offense to new heights.

The Falcons boasted the NFL's most potent offense last season, but Gregg Rosenthal says the defense -- which features a bevy of talented youngsters like Keanu Neal -- is ready to make its mark.

Hunter Henry was a rookie stud, while Melvin Gordon emerged in Year 2. Now Mike Williams joins the fun. Gregg Rosenthal says the Chargers are hitting La La Land with quite the young offensive cast.

The Jaguars, ever the offseason darlings, have yet to make good on all the buzz. But Gregg Rosenthal says this Jalen Ramsey-led defense is different -- and should be a top-10 unit in 2017.