Eddie Lacy, Jadeveon Clowney among top 10 preseason risers

With the season opener just a few weeks away, it is officially time to make some predictions. Media and fans alike will go on record with their Super Bowl picks, as well as the major individual award winners. The track record for most of us in this department isn't pretty. This league changes so fast that it's nearly impossible to see into the future and nail these projections.

However, I've decided to aim at a much bigger target. I've identified 10 players that I believe will be vastly improved from last year. I put this list together based on what I've seen in the preseason, along with what I've heard in my conversations with team sources. Some of these players haven't really accomplished a whole lot in their NFL careers, while others are already viewed as elite performers. I expect all 10 to take their game to the next level this fall.