While we're all making our final preseason predictions before the start of the 2026 NFL regular season, there's something else I want to do before the year gets going: plant the flag. Before the games get going, I'm planting the flag on some players (and an assistant coach) to exceed expectations and dominate headlines this season. That includes a pair of veterans looking to bounce back after relatively down seasons, and a pair of second-year pros who are ready to make the leap in 2026. I'm also buying stock in a first-year defensive coordinator with a bright future in coaching and could be a...