NFL pundit predicts bounce-back year for Seahawks' former Super Bowl MVP

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp has struggled significantly with injuries over the past few seasons, impacting his performance, particularly in the last year. The Seahawks took a risk by signing him to a three-year deal, hoping his health issues won't persist.

Kupp's recent performance decline is attributed to missed games and the strong play of teammate Puka Nacua. Despite a difficult year, Yardbarker's Seth Trachtman identifies Kupp as a prime candidate for a bounce-back season. Trachtman notes the Los Angeles Rams moved on from Kupp after three injury-plagued seasons, and now Kupp aims to regain his old form with the rival Seahawks. He is expected to be a key piece for quarterback Sam Darnold's development.

Kupp is listed among other notable bounce-back candidates like Kyle Pitts and Dak Prescott. The expectation is that his talent remains intact and his health should improve. Within the Seahawks offense, Kupp is projected to be the WR2 behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba, maintaining a significant role on the depth chart. His usage is anticipated to be substantial, especially with Darnold potentially relying on him. If Kupp stays healthy, his performance is expected to rebound towards his previous level as a Super Bowl MVP.