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NFL Players Most Likely To Reach 1st Pro Bowl In 2016

By Erik Lambert

Aug 19, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) runs the ball during the first quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 19, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (31) runs the ball during the first quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 19, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Vinny Curry (75) in a game against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles won 27-7. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Vinny Curry (75) in a game against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles won 27-7. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Vinny Curry (Philadelphia Eagles)

There may not be a happier man in the Philadelphia Eagles locker room about the arrival of new defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz than Vinny Curry. For the past few years he has made due as a 3-4 defensive end who provided some pass rush value. Now that the team is switch to a 4-3, his talent is finally in sync with what they’re trying to do. Curry is a great fit for their defensive end position given his body types and style.

Schwartz has a long history of maximizing defensive lineman and Curry figures to be his latest project. There is no doubt Fletcher Cox will be a stud, but in order for that Eagles front to take off they need Curry to emerge as not just a starter but a solid one. One must not forget he had nine sacks in 2014. The capability has always been there for him to thrive. It was a just a matter of finding the right circumstances. No doubt this should be his best season.

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