By Eric “Spooky Garoppolo” Vondunn

@efv40 @elitedynasty69

I recently made a trade for Breshad Perriman and interestingly enough received some backlash from both friends and league-mates. In order to defend my honor I put together my argument for Breshad’s potential 2017 breakout. By the end of the list not only will you weep from the beauty of my writing, but you may pick up a few things along the way.

As a browns fan it is tough to trade for any Ravens player as the name Art Model still makes my blood boil, but there are a number of things about Perriman that a dynasty owner cannot ignore.

1. You can’t teach size or speed.

Standing at 6’2 215 lbs. Perriman is your prototypical NFL number 1. The type you want to build a franchise around. Not to mention he ran a 4.24 40 at the combine. So he has the size and breakaway speed to succeed in the NFL

2. Draft Pedigree

Breshad Perriman was selected in the first round, pick 26, of the 2015 NFL draft. If you take a quick break from reading this article to look at your calendar, cell phone, sun dial or whatever method of tracking you use you will notice that it is only 2017! A mere two years after his draft date! What happened in these two years that caused Perriman to take such a tumble? Some may argue injuries which is fair, but he is not an aging veteran, he is 23 years old. Youth is a huge advantage specifically with injuries as the body heals much more quickly and efficiently in youth than towards the end of a career. For instance Adrian Peterson, at the age of 27, miraculously came back from an ACL tear in under a year. Although many other factors play into this, diet, genetics, work ethic, etc. youth is on Periman’s side

3. Competition at wide out

The Ravens wide-outs currently consist of Mike Wallace, Michael Campanaro, Breshad Perriman, Vince Marble-Hands Mayle, Chris Moore and Kenny Bell. Outside of Campanaro and Wallace it almost seems like an island of misfit toys. As for Wallace, although he still has quality speed as a deep threat, he is far removed from his prime years in Pittsburgh. Campanaro is also an interesting name as he is 26 and although productive as a flex play in fantasy does not fit the mold of a number 1 receiver standing at 5,9 190. I like Campanaro, but as a compliment. So why can’t Perriman, if healthy, step into a prominent number one role this season? It is also important to note the Ravens did not add any talent in this year’s draft. It is almost as if they are waiting for a certain player to breakout…

4. Joe Flacco’s passing tendencies

I hate to admit it but, Joe Flacco is still a sneaky top tier quarter back. In 2016 alone he finished in 7th in passing yards, but finished among the top 10 in prevalence of deep balls with 11 passes completed 40+ yards and 40 passes completed over 20 yards. Not to mention an overall 64% completion rate. With Breshad Perriman’s blazing speed and size it almost seems like a match made in heaven.

5. Draft pedigree/ 3rd year breakout

I have said it time and time again the NFL is a very difficult league to adjust to and it does not always happen immediately. That’s why I am a huge proponent of the 3rd year breakout. Which is exactly what Breshad will be hitting with the 2017 season. This is especially juicy when we are talking about a player with first round draft pedigree. It is safe to say the entire dynasty community knows we were spoiled with the 2014 draft, but the outcomes in other years were not always the same. Look at players like Michael Crabtree, Damaryious Thomas, Eric Decker, TY Hilton, Steve Smith and Brandon Marshall. All of these players at some point in there career were or still are top dynasty assets, but did not start their careers that way. I strongly believe Perriman is the next player on this laundry list.

6. $$$

Lastly let’s talk about his current price.

Around draft time first round picks are notoriously expensive. Draft fever is real and trying to move up is almost impossible without giving up an arm and a leg. However, with annual low percentage hit rates of these players why not take a shot on a young player who two short years ago was in the conversation with Amari Cooper? Right now Perriman’s ADP is hovering around 98 and he can be obtained for a mid second round pick in some leagues depending on owners.

In my mind taking a shot on him is a no brainer, but hopefully this article helped provide some insight and a possible league winning idea.