You cannot overstate the impact a breakout player can have on the fortunes of an NFL team.
Just ask the Kansas City Chiefs, who rode the breakout to end all breakouts by quarterback Patrick Mahomes to within one drive of a trip to Super Bowl LIII.
Damn you, Tom Brady. Damn you and your infernal goodness.
There are a number of factors that have to come together in order for a breakout to happen. The first, of course, is talent—the skills, tools and development have to be there for a player to go from afterthought to key contributor.