Every Teams “X-factor”

Every teams X-factor

Every team has a player that is gonna be the deciding factor in wins and losses. Most people believe that player is the quarterback, which is true in most cases, but there are some cases where we already know what the quarterback is going to do that coach needs somebody else to step up, so in light of that fact, there will be no quarterbacks on this list. Let’s f****** go!

North

Baltimore Ravens

Cody Simon MLB the ravens traded their Second team all pro MLB Patrick queen and used those picks to bolster the offense . It’s imperative to get Simon to be at least respectable and middle linebacker.

Cleveland Browns

Josh downs is gonna have to be a deep threat if the browns want to back teams off so they can run with nick Chubb . Josh was drafted for nick Chubb in my opinion it’s really up to him how far the browns go

Cincinnati Bengals

Jessie bates is gonna have to be a perennial all pro with the bengals trading awuzie away. It’s made those corners even more suspect . I get why coach did it but the fact remains he is gonna need Jessie to really really step up this year if they wanna make another afc championship game .

Pittsburgh Steelers

Najee Harris will be a big key to any success the Steelers can muster and he will be a key to Trevor keeping his SS . Steelers coach turns the ball over a lot . If the run game is working that could stop the 40 picks . It still might not though honestly .

South

Indianapolis Colts

Nick cross stong safety is only 70 overall but he has 92 speed and 97 acceleration. He is going to need it in a division with Quez Watkins . Odell Beckham and DJ Moore . If he can take that step the colts have a chance to make it competitive. If not it’s going to take another year to build .

Houston Texans

Alvin Kamara. Coach drama is still getting used to the game . While everybody else got a year one to throw horrible picks he didn’t get that so he is out here thinking he can win with Jameis Winston. He will see you soon that ain’t happenin captain. Alvin Kamara will have to be the key .

Jacksonville Jaguars

André, Cisco and Rayshawn Jenkins were clearly the Achilles’ heel of the Jacksonville jaguars. We saw how bad the safeties were in the divisional game versus the Cincinnati Bengals. If the jags want to take the next step, the safeties will have to play better.

Tennessee Titans

Bijan Robinson is the key to a good season from the Titans. He has to show big play ability that makes defenses respect the run because if the defense is thinking pass pass pass Malik is not ready to zip the ball in windows.

East

Buffalo Bills

James Cook needs to take a gigantic step. We know the bills coach can pass the ball, but if he learns how to run it effectively, he has an opportunity to be unstoppable. I thought he would get a running back in the off-season, but he didn’t so it’s clear he is all in on Dalvins little brother.

Miami Dolphins

Rashawn Slater is the key to the dolphin season. They were plenty games. The Miami Dolphins had a speed demon wide open but Tua Tagovailoa didn’t have that extra half second we all know you need to get it off now he has a great tackle to go with his old Great tackle . If Rashawn plays Lee like we know he can the dolphins will be elite as we all know they should’ve been in the first place.

New England Patriots

Eli ricks is my nominee for the New England Patriots we know what Ringo going to do if you keep testing him but we don’t know about Eli and we are going to find out fast because we all know everybody loves to throw on Nef . If Eli can hold up The patriots will be fine.

New York Jets

Paris Johnson Junior has an immense pressure because the Jets are counting on him to make holes for Bryce Hall. The coach hates Zach Wilson, but he got Paris for him

West

Denver Broncos

Javonte Williams will finally get the full workload now that Melvin Gordon is gone I see Debo signed Raheem Mostert, but he is old and washed no matter how fast he is Debo needs Javonte to get 1500 yards to be a playoff team again

Las Vegas Raiders

Davante Adams has to step up the Raiders could run the ball no question but they’re inability to pass the ball is why they weren’t a playoff team you pay Davante Adams all that money he hast to come through in year two

Kansas City Chiefs

Jaden crumedy has some big shoes to fill with the departure of Chris Jones. I feel like Chris Jones was the only thing keeping the cheifs defense respectable but now that he’s gone, it’s pressure on Patrick Mahomes to be all world unless Jaden can make it a seamless transition

Los Angeles Chargers

Damien Harris has lots of pressure to make sure Justin Herbert doesn’t throw 40 interceptions. I think we all forget Damian was traded for a second round pick, and we seen some amazing running backs get drafted in the fourth and fifth round Damien Harris has to make this trade worth it by being an all pro

North

Chicago Bears

Rob Havenstein and Rodney Hudson were the jewels a free agency although they are both over 30 years old. They still have some great football left in them and they make the bears offense line way more respectable

Detroit Lions

Jameson Williams is under so much pressure to be as great as we know he can be. He didn’t get to play in year one. with gunner Curt at the helm he is going throw that rock and it’s either going to Jamison or the DB holding him . Lions may suprise some .

Minnesota Vikings

It’s crazy that I just gotta say Dalvin Cook because that’s all this man wants to do and he still believes playing like a dinosaur will win him a Super Bowl

Green Bay Packers

Adrian Amos is the key to me for the Green Bay Packers because he just doesn’t play like his overall he’s instinctive sure but he’s slow and I’ve seen him give up a lot of plays last year and I’m a need this vet to step up if Green Bay wants to win a playoff game this season

South

Atlanta Falcons

Jonathan Taylor clearly is under the most pressure and is the biggest key to the falcons success. The Falcons gave up a lot for Jonathan Taylor and the pre-season has shown he was worth every piece of it but the preseason doesn’t count the Falcons need close to 2000 yards from JT to be a playoff team.

Carolina Panthers

Justin shorter is the biggest key to the panthers success. Coach JT traded DJ more for multiple first round picks just to get Justin shorter. It’s all on Justins shoulder to prove JT, right Anthony Richardson will have growing pains. He’s a rookie Eric Gilbert can only do so much. He’s a tight end, but just a shorter can be the game changer.

New Orleans Saints

The whole offensive line for the Saints is the key . I have to call on this whole unit of 60 something overall players to just hold the block for one second because its looking like Bryce will end up in a body bag by week seven

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Devin white replacing Lavonte as the leader in the middle is key

East

Dallas Cowboys

DeRIckey wright is under the most pressure because of the name his mother gave him at birth. with the name like that you have to make a big impact and the greatest impact plus with Michael Parsons getting all the attention he better go off

New York Giants

The Giants, biggest weakness last season was the middle linebacker play, which was well below average so Coach Cook changed that trading for Patrick queen and Patrick is under immense pressure to make that trade worth it

Philadelphia Eagles

Nothing can help this man .

Washington Commanders

I said in this list, I wouldn’t be naming quarterbacks, but in this case I’ll make an exception because it’s clear the commander season is riding on Sam Howell to take the next step. They were within one game of the Super Bowl with him as a 68 overall rookie now with a few content points in a year under his belt, he should be better which means it’s gotta be making the Super Bowl or bust in Washington right?

West

Arizona Cardinals

The most pressure is on all those Kentucky players that coach King Dev reached on actually make an impact. If he doesn’t force an impact, his draft was a bust, no matter how good Zac Harrison is.

Los Angeles Rams

Mike Thomas is the key for the Los Angeles Rams. We know what Cooper Kupp can and will do but it’s time to see if Mike Thomas can bring that or more like he was brought in to do.

San Francisco 49ers

Brandon aiyuk has to become what they lost trading deebo .

Seattle Seahawks

Woolen is the key to the Seahawks now that they have their quarterback they need woolen to be a top-five corner. Yes, I said it they NEED woolen to be a top-five corner if they want to make a Super Bowl I think he can do it. The question is will the content points be dispersed in time

Most important player

AFC North

Ravens – Lamar Jackson. This is an easy choice. What will be interesting is if Coach Ke leans into season 1 success or does he decide to play a different style of football?

Bengals – Joe Mixon. Mixon was the backbone to the Bengals. Cammy wants to continue to show and prove, so look for Mixon to get even more carries this season as Cammy proves he is not #31 ranked coach in PML.

Steelers – Their D line. The STEEL CURTAIN looks to be back with a revamped defensive line. Chris Jones, TJ Watt, and Cam Hayward look to make a statement in the AFC North.

Browns – I don’t know. Just looking to see if Vet decides to even participate with our group this season.

NFC North

Packers – Rashan Gary. The Packers defense really struggled season one due to being on the field a lot as a result from quick offensive strikes. This is his contract year. If he shows out the Packer defense may rank much higher.

Bears – Justin Fields. Sophomore year for this franchise QB. Look for yet another step forward and a possible SSXF type year.

Vikings – Dalvin Cook. CEO looks to start the season strong and find some consistency with his team. Dalvin will be the player who can steady the ship.

Lions – Baker Mayfield. We all know Curt likes to let it fly. Will Baker have the talent to successfully run his scheme? If so the Lions will be a playoff team.

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AFC South

Jaguars – DJ Moore. HypeMike brought in a speedy weapon. But will Jordan Love or rookie Cam Rising be able to get him the ball in open space to make a difference?

Titans – Montez Sweat. Washington couldn’t pay the man so the Titans scooped up the speedy DE. He can be a difference maker. Let’s see if he is a demon off the edge.

Colts – DeForest Buckner. Can this SS DT be a mountain in the middle and anchor the Colts defense that will need to be its strong side of the ball while the young offense develops.

Texans – Debo Samuel. Coach Drama decided to switch gears and build his team to win now. Deebo comes to a new block with a pretty steep price of 1st round picks. He will need top be a difference maker.

NFC South

Panthers – Anthony Richardson. Big Commish tanked for this Cam Newton upgraded prototype. The Panthers offense will be fun to watch.

Saints – Bryce Young. Coach Burn is not known for being a big time passer. It will be interesting to see if he can mold a clear franchise QB.

Falcons – Kyle Pitts. Teams will load up the box to try and stop Johnathan Taylor. Coach Greeny will lean heavily on his tight end to stretch the field to open up some running lanes.

Buccs – Devin White. This team is aging but still elite. Devin White is a young super star who will need to begin to start carrying his older teammates.

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