NFL Breakout Candidates For This Season + Picking A Coach & GM To Start A Franchise 👀

CBS Sports Lead Draft Analyst Ryan Wilson and Former NFL GM Ran Carthon are going through breakout candidates for the 2026 season. From rookies to vets, the guys will give players they think could be poised for a big year! Ryan and Ran will also discuss which Coach & GM they would pick to start an NFL franchise right now.

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(00:00) Intro

(4:42) Commanders WR Antonio Williams

(8:08) Steelers WR Germie Bernard

(10:30) Chargers RB Omarion Hampton

(15:10) Packers WR Matthew Golden

(19:45) Browns QB Deshaun Watson

(25:42) Vikings QB Kyler Murray

(30:40) Picking A Coach To Start A Franchise

(37:26) Picking A GM To Start A Franchise

(41:41) Inside Front NFL Offices During Offseason

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Produced by: Ryan Stryker

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