We started this exercise of projecting first-time, non-rookie Pro Bowlers a year ago, and while there were some obvious missteps (buying high on the Seahawks defense) there were some notable wins. Indeed, Evan Engram, Josh Jacobs, Justin Simmons and Darren Waller all made the nonexistent 2021 Pro Bowl, while Baker Mayfield led the Browns to their first playoff win since the cold war. Another Saints tackle, Terron Armstead, reached the Pro Bowl despite our selection, Ryan Ramczyk, also turning in a formidable campaign. We’ll give ourselves a three out of five stars for effort.
With this exercise, we’re trying to project hot spots as much as anything.