Breakout Players for the 2010 NFL Season

In addition, players can compound on recent success and cement themselves as true superstars.

The Houston Texans jerseys are certainly no exception.

Although many have pegged the Texans as a sleeper pick for a few seasons, countless others are declaring 2010 the year for Houston.

Not only are the Texans likely (hopefully) to make the playoffs for the first time in franchise history, the roster is littered with players who are ready for prime time.

In fact, in order to make the jump from also-ran to playoff participant, the Texans will need big performances from some if not all of the players on this list.

We all know what Andre Johnson, Owen Daniels, Mario Williams jersey, and new DeMeco Ryans jerseys will provide. Those stars will need help from some of their less-heralded teammates to play meaningful games in January.

Nobody would argue the Texans can't pass the ball. Led by Andre Johnson and Matt Schaub, the Texans can sling the ball around the field with the best of them.

But in order to go deep into the playoffs, the Texans must be able to run the ball.

Steve Slaton has shown in 2008 he can make plenty of plays in space and on the edge, but he struggled (as did the Texans) in picking up first downs on the ground. Enter Ben Tate.

Tate can run the ball and pick up tough yards. He can extend drives by adding balance to the offense.

Tate can also be used to ice games when the new Texans jerseysare ahead. He could be the biggest addition to the Texans in 2010 and is poised to be a big-time breakout star.

Winston is a very good player and his play is warranting mention around the league. Not only has Winston turned into a very good right tackle, he's turned into a better representative for the Texans.

Winston keeps his nose clean and only makes news in a positive way off the field.

On the field, Winston is able to keep edge rushers from harassing quarterback Matt Schaub and is also a road grader in the running game.

Matt Schaub is the answer to all three questions.

I hear you arguing that Schaub already had his breakout season in 2009. I'll grant you that he was nothing short of spectacular last season, but, quarterbacks are judged (perhaps unfairly) by success in the playoffs.

Schaub has shown he can make every thrown on the field and that he has complete control of his offense. But, he has to show what he can do in January.