All-To-Early Season 87 Free Agency Predictions
by AST1N | 1 year ago | 0 Comments
Don't look now, but we are just about a week away from entering Season 87's free agency. While there are plenty of deals ready to be signed before we get there, I thought it would be fun to take a look at those with 1 year left on their deals and where I think they might end up. First off, let's chalk up who I think will be returning to their current teams, via either a new deal or a franchise tag:
Guys I would guess get tagged or signed:
SS Derwin James, CLE (97)
CB Jaire Alexander, LAC (98)
FS Minkah Fitzpatrick, KC (98)
DT Da’Ron Payne, KC (91)
LT Laremy Tunsil, SF (95)
LOLB BJ Ojulari, ARI (94)
MLB Trenton Simpson, BAL (94)
LT Ikem Ekwonu, CAR (93)
CB Marlon Humphrey, BAL (92)
Those guys are almost too valuable to let walk, especially since there are no compensatory picks here.
Now to the good stuff.
HB Isiah Pacheco, PHI (96)
Projected Team: Tennessee Titans
The Titans finished 4th in the league in rushing, thanks to the unlikely duo of Israel Abanikanda and Najee Harris. While Izzy is only 23 years old currently, he is also on the last year of his contract. While I think the chances of Moji bringing him back are pretty high, there might also be some temptation to go grab Pacheco, who is Izzy 2.0.
FS Jessie Bates III, NYG (94)
Projected Team: San Francisco 49ers
The Niners are projected to lose both free safeties in Ji’Ayir Brown and Quandre Diggs, and he will tell you first hand that giving up big plays is his forte. I foresee him trying to solidify that backline in hopes of protecting deep.
WR A.J. Brown, KC (93)
Projected Team: New England Patriots
Helle is going to come in like a bat out of Helle, trying to fix this sinking ship sooner than later. His wide receiver room is scaring no one, so I anticipate him making splashes.
WR Deebo Samuel, JAX (92)
Projected Team: New Orleans Saints
Do you know who Glenn’s top wide receiver was in Season 86? Romeo Doubs.
DE T.J. Watt, NE (91)
Projected Team: Washington Commanders
After shipping away Montez Sweat and Da’Ron Payne, this defense was never the same. They were 27th in sacks, and on top of that, the team struggled all year to one of Eikim’s worst showings lately. Watt could come in and play opposite of Chase Young, bringing the fear back to that Washington defensive line.
DE Montez Sweat, KC (86)
Projected Team: Tennessee Titans
Do the names Jermaine Johnson II and Glen Colvin scare you? How many of you even know who they are? The Titans were bottom 10 in sacks, and need to do something if they want to really push their way over the hump.
RT Jawaan Taylor, KC (86)
Projected Team: San Francisco 49ers
Will the Niners have enough money to get Bates and Taylor? Who knows. Maybe he does. They are losing Trent Brown to FA, and if I know anyone to pick up an old offensive lineman, it’s Jake.
QB Will Levis, MIA (82)
Projected Team: New England Patriots
Mac Jones is not the answer. Mac Jones has never been the answer. Picking Mac is like selecting “E” on a multiple choice test that only has the answers “A-D” as options.
WR Davante Adams (90)
Projected Team: Green Bay Packers
I just like the story of Adams coming to finish his career here. Chase Claypool was their 2nd highest rated WR last season, so there is definitely a spot for him.
DT Vita Vea, DET (87)
Projected Team: Buffalo Bills
Even with monster run stuffer Ed Oliver, this team could not stop the run, finishing 2nd to last in that category. Adding Vea next to him would really help plug up the middle and stop the inside zone plays that this league adores.
LE Danielle Hunter, MIN (87)
Projected Team: Kansas City Chiefs
After trading George Karlaftis this past season, and letting Montez Sweat walk in free agency, there is not only a need here, but we all know Adel will be salivating getting this former Viking on his team and seeing what he has left in the tank.