NATE BURLESON: There was a time when you could not have talked about the best wide receiver in the league without mentioning AJ Green. However, he has been plagued by injuries the past two seasons. Green missed seven games in 2018 with a toe disease and the entire 2019 season with an ankle injury suffered on the first day of training camp. Assuming the extended time away from the field has allowed Green to fully heal his body, I know the seven-time Pro Bowler can pick up the magic again. This will significantly help Joe Burrow, who is expecting high expectations in Year 1, transition to the NFL.
JOE THOMAS: I would most like Cam Newton to succeed, because I’m really excited to see what Bill Belichick and Josh McDaniels can do with Newton’s skills. Given Cam’s running and passing capabilities, I imagine the New England coaching staff is very excited to develop an offensive line similar to the Lamar Jackson-led attack that Belichick’s No. 1 ranked defense passed in Week 9. season spent. The combination of Belichick and a healthy Newton would make for must-see TV this Monday.
DAVID CARR: It’s hard not to choose Alex Smith. It’s amazing that he’s close to re-entering the football field after seeing what he’s been through since suffering a catastrophic leg injury in 2018. He’s still physically unable to make a list because he remains healthy, but Ron Rivera reiterated earlier this week that if Smith is healthy and active, he will be in the QB competition with Dwayne Haskins and Kyle Allen. It will continue to be a difficult road for Smith, but what a story it would be if he finally finished this year as the QB1.
