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3-Wide: Which player's return from injury will have the biggest impact?

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Which player will return from injury to have the biggest impact in 2016?

David P. Woods: Aaron Rodgers' passer rating dropped to its lowest point last season since he took over as the Packers' starter in 2008. The catalyst for his decline? Jordy Nelson's preseason ACL injury. By all accounts, Rodgers' best and most reliable weapon is ahead of schedule in his return. With Nelson back on the field, Randall Cobb can return to his complementary role and the entire Packers offense should see a big uptick in production.

Mitch Sanderson: Le'Veon Bell missed 10 games last season between suspension and injury, yet his Steelers still finished with the NFL's third most productive offense. Next season, the Steelers will be without receiver Martavis Bryant. If Bell can return to his 2014 self, he'll be depended on to provide a spark and an explosive run game. Now that his teammates have learned to be successful without him, the sky's the limit for the 24-year-old in 2016.

Dan Wilkins: Whether he's back in the lineup for Week 1 or starts the season on the sidelines, no returning player will make a greater impact than Tyrann Mathieu. The Cardinals' star defensive back has established himself as one of the NFL's top players, and he remains the key to a dominant defense. Arizona's playoff appearance could have gone much differently were it not for his knee injury down the stretch.

Which free-agent receiver most deserves to be signed?

Sanderson: James Jones had a career high in receiving yards last season with the Green Bay Packers. He's been severely discounted over his nine-year career because he's had the benefit of playing with Rodgers for eight of those seasons. Honestly, though, who wouldn't play better with A-Rod? Jones had the best 2015 of all the remaining unsigned veteran receivers. Even if he's dependent on a quality quarterback, there are plenty of them who could use his services at a very affordable price.

Wilkins: A down year in San Francisco appears to be affecting Anquan Boldin's value on the open market. But there aren't many receivers who would be productive battling injuries and with Blaine Gabbert as the starter for most of the year. The 35-year-old is still a reliable playmaker from the slot and he'll continue to provide value in the red zone. He could be the final piece to put an established passing attack over the top.

Woods: There really aren't any free-agent receivers worth getting excited about at this point, but one who could be worth a look is Roddy White. He clashed with Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan last season and was phased out of the offense. White seems like the kind of guy who could draw motivation from being forced out of the only city in which he's played pro football - especially if whatever team signs him has the Falcons on their 2016 schedule.

Which NFL star should be next to get his own TV show?

Wilkins: Further strengthening his connection with the younger generation, Cam Newton spent part of his offseason filming a Nickelodeon series in which he helps kids pursue their dreams. Though there are a number of NFL players who could undoubtedly succeed as the star of a TV show, one of the most interesting fits would be a certain recently retired running back. Who wouldn't want to see what Marshawn Lynch is up to off the field?

Woods: Aaron Rodgers made headlines when he said on a podcast earlier this offseason that he once saw a UFO. He seems like the kind of guy who might believe in other paranormal stuff, too, and perhaps some conspiracy theories. A show where Rodgers goes out into the world to investigate unsolved mysteries (and then photobomb them, probably) could be pretty entertaining.

Sanderson: Martellus Bennett is one of the NFL's most underrated personalities. The 29-year-old Patriots tight end is always joking around and has a series of hidden talents. He wrote a rap song about his love for Cap'n Crunch cereal in 2013 and made a children's move called "Zoovie: A Warm and Fuzzy Tale" in 2014. He also recently starred in a TEDx Talks discussing his life as more than just an athlete. Though he's been a productive NFL player, he's one guy who may be more entertaining off the field than on it.

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