Chargers CB Asante Samuel Jr. (yes, you're old) had a strong start to 2021 before injury derailed his season. But that's exactly why jfmckessy thinks he's poised for a breakout year in 2022. FrontOffice33 | BoltUp
cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. didn’t quite have the strong rookie season he likely hoped to have in 2021. But after showing flashes of potential in a strong start to his career early last fall, he’s on the verge of a breakout season as a second-year player in 2022.
No, last season was disappointing for Samuel because of some unfortunate injury luck. After such a strong start to the season, the young corner’s production and development came to a screeching halt when he suffered a concussion in Week 8. Then, after missing just one game, Samuel had to enter concussion protocol in Week 11—the second time in three weeks—when he suffered another head injury tackling Steelers running back Najee Harris.
Last year, Samuel played as an outside corner opposite five-year veteran Michael Davis, where he tallied the two aforementioned interceptions as well as 11 pass defenses and 43 tackles. With Jackson joining the fold and former Chargers slot corner Chris Harris Jr. still a free agent, it’s likely that Samuel gets more looks in the slot this season.
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