Commentary

Who is next season's Victor Cruz?

Wide receiver and tight end candidates who could break out in 2012

Originally Published: January 19, 2012
By Chris Sprow | ESPN Insider

In the NFL, targets are like missed phone calls. A great receiver can have a bad day in catches, yards and touchdowns, but targets pacify. Targets matter. A lonely receiver will have to admit in a hushed tone, "Yeah, I did see that you called a few times. Thanks."


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Chris Sprow is a senior editor for ESPN Insider. He reports on the NFL and other sports, works year-round with Mel Kiper on NFL draft coverage and also oversees ESPN's Rumor Central. He's been a frequent guest on ESPN TV and radio.