One X-factor for every NFL team heading into 2020

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 12: Strong safety Tyrann Mathieu #32 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts during player introductions before the AFC Divisional playoff game against the Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium on January 12, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images) /

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 25: Wide receiver Marquise Brown #15 of the Baltimore Ravens catches second touchdown in the first quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 25, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

Baltimore Ravens – Marquise Brown

Brown made more than his share of big plays as a rookie, but the Ravens need him to make more routine catches in 2020. Increasing his reception total from 46 to something in the mid-70s is an ambitious, but attainable goal for the Baltimore offense.

His electric ability to run by opposing defenders makes him a great X-factor for the Ravens offense. Opposing coaches already know how dangerous Brown can be. If he adds steadiness to his game then he could become an All-Pro very quickly.

Cincinnati Bengals – Jonah Williams

Williams enters his second year in the NFL without playing a single regular season game. He missed all of 2019 due to injury, but is ready and raring to make an impact this year.

The Bengals absolutely need him to show up and be a quality starter at left tackle. Protecting Joe Burrow is priority one for the Cincinnati offense. Williams needs to play up to his draft status to make that happen.

Cleveland Browns – David Njoku

Njoku’s decision to back off his trade demands is a huge development for the Browns offense. New head coach Kevin Stefanski loves to play sets with multiple tight ends.

That means Njoku and Austin Hooper are going to see the field together on a lot of snaps. Don’t be surprised of Njoku’s production is very close to what Hooper gives Cleveland in 2020.

Pittsburgh Steelers – Eric Ebron

Lions fans understand how frustrating Ebron can be. On some downs, he looks like the best tight end in football. Other times he looks like a receiver who would be fortunate to earn a CFL paycheck.

Ben Roethlisberger could really benefit from Ebron playing consistent football in 2020. If he does, he’s got a chance to catch a lot of balls in the middle of the field for the Steelers offense. Ebron has the speed to do real damage if he catches the ball in space.

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