Winner: Markus Wheaton, wide receiver, Chicago Bears
Had he stayed in Pittsburgh, Wheaton was likely going to keep taking a backseat on the Steelers’ offense. After all, it’s an offense that houses the elephant-sized personality and pass-catching talents of Antonio Brown.
Beyond Brown was the up and coming Eli Rogers and Sammie Coates. Then, there is Le’Veon Bell who actually put up 75 receptions in 12 games this past season.
Wheaton can hopefully get his career kick-started as a top receiving option for his new Bears team. At the very least, there really is no major playmaker threat like Brown to steal the show in 2017.
Wheaton’s most-productive season came back in 2015. He managed 44 catches for 749 yards and five touchdowns. Unfortunately, Wheaton’s career all but took a steep demise in 2016 when injuries occurred.
There should be nowhere for the fifth-year wideout to go but up in his new digs.