5 NFL Receivers Who Will Improve In 2017 (And 5 Who Won't)

9. Improve - Dez Bryant

** FILE ** San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice celebrates a first-quarter touchdown reception against the Arizona Cardinals, in this Oct. 1, 2000 file photo, in San Francisco. Unwilling to be a bit player with the Denver Broncos, Rice retired Mon
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People may have forgotten just how great Dez Bryant can be. Due to various injuries, he was on the sideline for much of 2015 and the first half of 2016. However, upon returning in Week 8 last season, he racked up a team high 796 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, including a 132 yard, two touchdown showing in the playoffs.

Heading into the 2017 season, healthy and catching passes from an ever-improving Dak Prescott, there's no reason to believe he won't return to his 2012-14 form. He's still the best receiver the Dallas Cowboys have by a country mile and last season, Dak proved to be a remarkably accurate, mistake free passer. If he can increase the volume in which he throws and maintains that excellent accuracy, then nobody on the team will benefit more than Dez.

Given the situation he's playing in, nobody should be surprised if Dez posts 1,400+ yards and 15+ touchdowns. The sky's the limit for the Cowboys' young, ultra-talented offense and Dez is standing at the front of the pack. The 2017 Dez Bryant Revenge Tour starts on 10 September and it's going to be beautiful.

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