We're still weeks away from NFL teams opening up training camps, but the pressure is already on for a number of starters.
Whether it's poor play, over the top expectations never being met or coaches bringing in a high profile backup who can take over at any moment, these guys will have very short leashes in 2012.
What's worse, a growing feeling among fans and media that they need to be dropped on the depth chart means even having solid years might not keep them at the top much longer.
Alex Smith probably won't ever be able to get rid of his "game manager" label. When your team seriously looks at Peyton Manning and only re-signs you because that fell through, you know things aren't great
Concussion problems have kept Detroit Lions running back Jahvid Best from playing like a first round pick. He needs to show he can take pressure off Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson
Blaine Gabbert did not have a very good rookie season in 2011. Jacksonville already looked at bringing in Tebow this offseason, which doesn't bode well for the former top 10 pick
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