2nd of Five "Bold" Predictions

My second of five "Bold" predictions goes to the defense

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     My second “Bold” prediction is going to the defense, but not just any defensive player, a rookie! I know, who would make a “bold” prediction about a rookie? “You can’t know what he’ll do.” “You haven’t seen him in the NFL!” Well, I don’t care. I’m going to do it anyways.

     I predict that Kevin Byard is going to have 4 interceptions and he also will have substantial playing time.

     First of all, I know that playing Conference USA is nothing like the NFL. However, while he played at Middle Tennessee State University, he had 19 interceptions, 196 tackles, and played in 48 games. He got 4 of those interceptions in 2015 while also only playing in 11 games.

     If he can get 4 interceptions in only 11 games, I think he could easily get 4 in 16 possible games. I don’t think this is the “bold” part of my prediction. The “bold” part of my prediction is the second half.

     Kevin Byard will get substantial playing time this year. He is a very young talent and I think he could possibly take over the starting job from Da’norris Searcy, or even Rashad Johnson, who is now 30 years old.

     If he plays his cards right, he will be the #1 safety on this team in a few years, but that is another “bold” prediction for another day.

     I have high hopes for Kevin Bayard. I truly believe that he will turn out to be one of our best DB’s for years to come. I think that if he lives up to my prediction, he will be on pace for a Pro Bowl appearance his third year into his career, but these are topics to be discussed later.

     My next “Bold” prediction will have a surprise and will hopefully be very fun for you all. Until that time comes, remember to Titan Up!!!

-James