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Daniel Dopp and Phil Gates, joined by producer Tyler Moby, discuss breakout players for the 2024 NFL season. They use a bucket full of names to pick players they believe have the potential to exceed expectations. They start with Zach Moss, who they believe has the opportunity to be the lead back in Cincinnati after moving from Indianapolis. Next, they discuss Marvin Harrison Jr., who they believe is an S-tier breakout candidate due to his talent and the opportunity in Arizona. Garrett Wilson is another S-tier pick, as they believe he will thrive with Aaron Rodgers under center in New York. Dalton Kincaid is a potential breakout tight end for the Bills, but they don't see him as an S-tier player. Anthony Richardson is an S-tier breakout candidate for the Colts, despite his injury history. Darren Waller is a breakout candidate, but not for his music. Kyle Pitts is another player with breakout potential, but they acknowledge that he needs to perform this year to justify the hype. Finally, they discuss Taj A Spears, who they believe has the potential to be a breakout player in Tennessee, but they are unsure how he will fare with Tony Pollard in the backfield. They also discuss the potential for Bryce Young to improve in his second year, but they don't see him as a top 20 quarterback. The conversation ends with a discussion about the importance of letting go of players who haven't lived up to their potential, and the need to be optimistic about players who have the potential to breakout. The hosts then discuss the breakout potential of JJ McCarthy, Drake London, and Amir White, using a tier system to rank their potential. They discuss the factors that make each player a potential breakout, including their talent, opportunity, and situation. They also discuss the importance of being optimistic about players who have the potential to breakout, even if they haven't lived up to their potential in the past.

Outlines

00:00:00

Introduction

This Chapter introduces the hosts, Daniel Dopp and Phil Gates, and the topic of the show: breakout players for the 2024 NFL season. They also mention the absence of Mike Clay, who is their nemesis and often misses work.

00:00:11

Breakout Players for 2024

This Chapter dives into the breakout players for 2024, starting with Zach Moss. Daniel and Phil discuss his potential in Cincinnati and his ranking as a mid-round RB2. They also discuss Marvin Harrison Jr. and his potential in Arizona, as well as Garrett Wilson's potential in New York with Aaron Rodgers. They also discuss Dalton Kincaid's potential as a breakout tight end for the Bills, but they don't see him as an S-tier player.

00:22:10

Anthony Richardson's Breakout Potential

This Chapter focuses on Anthony Richardson, the Colts quarterback. Daniel and Phil discuss his potential as an S-tier breakout candidate, despite his injury history. They also discuss the possibility of taking him first overall in a draft, even though they don't have him ranked as their top quarterback.

00:26:13

Darren Waller's Breakout Song

This Chapter discusses Darren Waller, who is a breakout candidate, but not for his music. Daniel and Phil discuss his song and their opinions on it. They also discuss the song of the summer and their picks for the best songs.

00:31:42

Bryce Young's Potential

This Chapter discusses Bryce Young, the Panthers quarterback. Daniel and Phil discuss his potential to improve in his second year, but they don't see him as a top 20 quarterback. They also discuss the Panthers' roster and their potential to evaluate Young this year.

00:37:12

Taj A Spears' Breakout Potential

This Chapter discusses Taj A Spears, the Titans running back. Daniel and Phil discuss his potential to be a breakout player in Tennessee, but they are unsure how he will fare with Tony Pollard in the backfield. They also discuss the importance of letting go of players who haven't lived up to their potential, and the need to be optimistic about players who have the potential to breakout.

00:41:34

Kyle Pitts' Breakout Potential

This Chapter discusses Kyle Pitts, the Falcons tight end. Daniel and Phil discuss his potential to be a breakout player this year with Kurt Cousins under center. They also discuss the importance of being optimistic about players who have the potential to breakout, even if they haven't lived up to their potential in the past.

00:47:22

JJ McCarthy's Breakout Potential

This Chapter discusses JJ McCarthy, the Vikings quarterback. Daniel and Phil discuss his potential to be a breakout player this year, given the weapons he has at his disposal. They also discuss the importance of being optimistic about players who have the potential to breakout, even if they haven't lived up to their potential in the past.

00:55:44

Drake London's Breakout Potential

This Chapter discusses Drake London, the Falcons wide receiver. Daniel and Phil discuss his potential to be a breakout player this year with Kurt Cousins under center. They also discuss the importance of being optimistic about players who have the potential to breakout, even if they haven't lived up to their potential in the past.

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Q&A

• Who are some of the breakout players for the 2024 NFL season?

  Daniel Dopp and Phil Gates discuss several breakout players, including Zach Moss, Marvin Harrison Jr., Garrett Wilson, Dalton Kincaid, Anthony Richardson, Darren Waller, Kyle Pitts, and Taj A Spears.

• What makes Zach Moss a potential breakout player?

  Zach Moss is a potential breakout player because he has the opportunity to be the lead back in Cincinnati after moving from Indianapolis. He is a solid football player who performed well when given the opportunity last year.

• Why is Marvin Harrison Jr. considered an S-tier breakout candidate?

  Marvin Harrison Jr. is considered an S-tier breakout candidate because of his talent and the opportunity in Arizona. He is a quarterback-agnostic player who has the potential to be a top 10 wide receiver.

• What makes Garrett Wilson an S-tier breakout candidate?

  Garrett Wilson is an S-tier breakout candidate because he will thrive with Aaron Rodgers under center in New York. He is a talented receiver with good speed and route-running ability.

• What is the potential for Dalton Kincaid as a breakout tight end?

  Dalton Kincaid is a potential breakout tight end for the Bills, but he is not considered an S-tier player. He is expected to have a lot of receptions, but he may not have a lot of touchdowns or yards.

• Why is Anthony Richardson an S-tier breakout candidate?

  Anthony Richardson is an S-tier breakout candidate because of his talent and the opportunity in Indianapolis. He is a talented quarterback with a strong arm and good athleticism, but he has a history of injuries.

• What is the potential for Kyle Pitts to be a breakout player?

  Kyle Pitts is a potential breakout player this year with Kurt Cousins under center. He has the potential to be a top five tight end, but he needs to perform this year to justify the hype.

• What is the potential for Taj A Spears to be a breakout player?

  Taj A Spears is a potential breakout player in Tennessee, but it is unclear how he will fare with Tony Pollard in the backfield. He is a talented running back with good speed and agility.

• What is the potential for JJ McCarthy to be a breakout player?

  JJ McCarthy is a potential breakout player this year, given the weapons he has at his disposal. He is a talented quarterback with a strong arm and good accuracy, but he needs to prove himself this year.

• What is the potential for Drake London to be a breakout player?

  Drake London is a potential breakout player this year with Kurt Cousins under center. He is a talented wide receiver with good size and hands, but he needs to prove himself this year.

Show Notes