By: Michael Conroy/Associated Press
NFL teams expect their
players to bring their A-games when they report to their respective
training camps in July. For some players, such as Indianapolis Colts
free-agent addition Hakeem Nicks, that has not been the case.
Offseason analyses of players typically come in a glass half full, as
every team and each fanbase expects their players to be as good as they
can possibly be. Training camp, however, brings a different reality, as
many players quickly fall behind expectations and cause concern for
their franchises.
Except in the cases of season-ending injuries, it’s too early to
write off any NFL player from performing well in 2014. With four
preseason games ahead for every team, there’s still plenty of time for
rookies and veterans alike to develop and improve.
That said, the following eight players need to elevate their levels
of play as soon as possible. While all of these players came into
training camp expected to play significant roles, each of them is at
risk of being shuffled out of the lineup thanks to early struggles this
summer.
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