Top Potential Free Agents Post Season 83
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Top Potential Free Agents Post Season 83
15. MLB Jordyn Brooks (Seattle Seahawks): Brooks is an excellent athlete and stops the runs quite well. Not the type of linebacker you want in on a long third down if you can avoid it. But he would fill the middle of a 4-3 defense or the second linebacker in the middle of a 3-4 defense. This guy can be a tackling machine for any defense lacking elite athleticism in the middle. Teams are putting a premium on being able to stop the run, so I can easily see him fetching a big contract in free agency.
Prediction: 4 years 40 million Las Vegas Raiders
14. CB Adoree Jackson (New York Giants): Another elite athlete who checks all the boxes when it comes to the physical tools side of it. Jackson is more of a zone corner, although he can play man when called upon to do so. Jackson prefers to play off so teams that are heavy press coverage units wouldn’t be a great fit. Jackson can be a really good CB2 on a contender. However, you will likely have to pay him like a CB1 to get him on the open market.
Prediction: 4 years 50 million Los Angeles Rams
13. DT D.J. Reader (Cincinnati Bengals): Reader is 29 and can help a win now team. I would think his best fit would be to stay in Cincinnati but as of this point that does not seem to be an option. Reader is not the sexy type of pass rusher most teams want to rush out and sign in free agency. Instead using his 334-pound frame he serves a vaunted run stopper on the interior of your defense. With run defense currently at a premium I could see some team paying this man to solve that problem in the short term.
Prediction: 3 years 36 million Denver Broncos
12. RB Tony Pollard (Dallas Cowboys): Pollard is still a very productive back at 26 years old. I could see him filling a need for a team instantly. His strengths rely on his elite speed which for most teams I would say he has 3-4 season window of being able to help them. Pollard has proven himself a three down back with the ability to pass protect a bit and catch the football when called upon. Teams who are running back needy but scared of the draft could see this as a good investment.
Prediction: 3 years 21 million New York Giants
11. RB D’Andre Swift (Philadelphia Eagles): I have a hard time believing that the man leading the Redzone in catches is going to be moving this offseason. Swift is just 24 years old and has broken out as one of the better backs in the league. With his talent and age combination this is the type of back you might be okay paying for a couple of years as a Redzone GM. Swift is not going to be the piece that makes you a Super Bowl contender, but for some contenders he might be the piece that puts them over the top. I love the upside here and think Swift gets paid if he hits the open market.
Prediction: 4 years 28 million Arizona Cardinals
10. (RB) Austin Ekeler Los Angeles Chargers: He is a fantastic player but will be 29 next season. As we know there is a risk with running backs and ones especially who have had some injuries. He is not higher on my list for those factors. Ekeler brings top level back properties right now, he will be a depreciating asset as time goes on. Ekeler could find himself in a win now situation if the right team has a need at the running back position. Outside of contenders there likely won’t be a huge market for this long time productive player. He has looked great in Coach Ramesu’s offense.
Prediction: 2 years 16 million Kansas City Chiefs
9. RB Derrick Henry (Tennessee Titans): Many expect Henry to be tagged, he is still among the best running backs in the entire league. Henry will be 30 to start next season so whatever team may be interested in him would have a limited window until his skillset starts to dwindle. Another season in Tennessee could be another option as I her rumors around the league have Henry being tagged instead of hitting the open market. Henry like Ekeler if he finds himself in the right situation could put a team over the top in their pursuit of a ring.
Prediction: Franchise tag stays in Tennessee
8. RB Saquon Barkley (New York Giants): Saquon is 26 years old and can give a team a couple of productive years. The question is about his ability to stay healthy; Barkley has been a dynamic playmaker for the Giants this past season. If they can’t get something done, I can see Barkley again returning on the franchise tag. However, if he does make it to the open market he should get a nice 4 or so year contract. A team that wants to solve their running back question and values a workhorse would be the ideal situation. Barkley brings a variety of different skills to the table so he fits many schemes well.
Prediction: 4 Years 60 million New England Patriots
7. FS Kamren Curl (Washington Commanders): Curl would improve a lot of safety rooms quickly. A good athlete who shows awesome coverage skills. Not much of a run stopper however so you might be looking for a bit of a thumper to play opposite of him. The Commanders seem to be going in other directions based on the choices they have made. At 24 years old he is currently one of the younger players to hit free agency in recent memory. He is a good building piece for a defense in search of younger talent.
Prediction: 4 years 36 million Indianapolis Colts
6. DE Christian Wilkins (Miami Dolphins): Wilkins is an excellent run defender; he fits perfectly into your 3-4 scheme as a playmaker and disrupter. The knock on him would be that he is an average pass rusher at best. Wilkins commands double teams in the run game freeing up linebackers to make plays and he himself gets quite a few tackles for loss. Teams as I mentioned earlier in this article are putting more of a premium on stopping the run. Wilkins is 27 and in his prime. He figures to be a big part of the foundation of whatever defensively for whatever team he signs with.
Prediction: 3 years 42 million Baltimore Ravens
5. SS Kyle Duggar (New England Patriots): Duggar is a playmaker and disrupter but on the back half of the defense unlike the Wilkins before him. Duggar is an excellent athlete; he plays zone pretty well and makes big hits. I would not as him to play as a box safety as much but allowing him to roam to make hits because he recognizes plays well. At 27 Duggar is in position to cash out big and some safety needy team is going to get a productive player if he is used properly.
Prediction: 3 years 36 million Minnesota Vikings
4. WR Marquise Brown (Tennessee Titans): Brown is another player who is in the prime of his career. He relies on his elite athleticism in most cases to make plays. He is most well known for catching the deep ball. Any team that needs a player who can take the top off of a defense would be wise to take a look at him. I think especially for some of these younger quarterbacks they would have another option or way to attack the opposing defense.
Prediction: 4 years 60 million Carolina Panthers
3. TE T.J. Hockenson (Indianapolis Colts): Great player who I expect to be tagged. The Colts just traded for him, and I doubt their GM did that without a plan.
Prediction: Franchise Tag Stays in Indy
2. WR Gabe Davis (Buffalo Bills): For a team that is need of a guy to be number one wideout they may have found their guy in Gabe Davis. He is a big, fast guy with great hands. He leaves a little be desired as a route runner but if you are a team that likes the 50/50 ball he can do that too if called upon. 24 years old and there is a lot of football ahead of Gabe Davis. Another player I would imagine a team with a young quarterback goes after to give him a legitimate target.
Prediction: 4 Years 64 million Las Vegas Raiders
1. DE Nick Bosa (San Francisco 49ers): Nick Bosa will not be hitting free agency. I fully expect 49ers brass to tag him as they have indicated they will. The question is where the best defensive player in the league arguably goes, and what type of price is he going to fetch? In these situations, my money is always on Moji.
Prediction: Bosa is tagged by 49ers and traded to Titans