Couldn't find a good thread to put this in, so when in doubt, I figured I'd start another new one. With Miguel from PatsCap projecting our cap space to be at 69.4MM (nice), I made a chart based off of potential targets we could see. We can all agree we need help in multiple positions, and some of those include positions that aren't robust in statlines and/or considered 'skill positions', so I attempted to categorise a player's effectiveness via PFR's AV (which I know is hardly a catch-all, but just wanted to provide something quantitative). Some of these, like Josh Allen (JAX-edition) don't seem too realistic, so I'm attempting to leave those off the table. But if there is a player that fits a need, and it seems even if there is a tiny ounce of possibility, I'll try to document here.
Cousins is on there because for all we know, the FO will pursue a QB aggressively because they don't want to draft a QB3 at #3, & trade down, or draft another position. I don't really see a case for Pittman Jr. to be anywhere except Indy again. Tyron Smith is interesting: he probably wants a ring at this point, but if he's available for just money, I'd love to shore up 1 tackle spot & he could be a good mentor for whomever we draft. Could Strange slide to T, too? That is my rationale for including OGs in there.
Defensively, this list is much more interesting. I'd love any of those EDGEs or DTs. Paring them with a (extended, hopefully) Barmore could really solidify the D-Line even more. I'd throw a good amount of money at Patrick Queen to see if he can be had. But why Baltimore would let him go (unless he is a victim of Lamar Jackson's big payday) is another story. It seems we could go a long way toward shoring up the defence via FA, & saving our ammo for the draft class, as many here have speculated/mentioned.
Lastly, of course, this does not include our own FAs. Of those, I'm really only interested in bringing Bourne, Hunter Henry (or maybe Dalton Schultz as replacement), Dugger, Michael Onwenu, & Josh Uche, & Anfernee Jennings. Obviously, of those, Dugger would be the most expensive. I don't see any of the others going for high sums. Lastly, I'd love Onwenu back, but it seems he is keen to hit FA. Would love to hear other thoughts.
Position |
Player |
Age |
2023 Team |
PFR AV |
Franchise-tag Candidate? |
QB |
Kirk Cousins |
36 |
Minnesota Vikings |
7 |
No |
RB |
Josh Jacobs |
26 |
Las Vegas Raiders |
6 |
No |
WR |
Tee Higgins |
25 |
Cincinnati Bengals |
6 |
Yes |
WR |
Mike Evans |
31 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
11 |
Yes |
WR |
Michael Pittman, Jr. |
26 |
Indianapolis Colts |
10 |
Yes |
WR |
Calvin Ridley |
29 |
Jacksonville Jaguars |
9 |
No |
WR |
Gabe Davis |
25 |
Buffalo Bills |
7 |
No |
OT |
Tyron Smith |
33 |
Dallas Cowboys |
12 |
No |
OG |
Robert Hunt |
28 |
Miami Dolphins |
6 |
No |
OG |
Jonah Jackson |
27 |
Detroit Lions |
5 |
No |
C |
Andre James |
27 |
Las Vegas Raiders |
6 |
No |
DT |
Justin Madubuike |
26 |
Baltimore Ravens |
15 |
Yes |
DT |
Christian Wilkins |
28 |
Miami Dolphins |
8 |
Yes |
DT |
Leonard Williams |
30 |
Seattle Seahawks / New York Giants |
7 |
No |
DT |
DJ Reader |
30 |
Cincinnati Bengals |
6 |
No |
EDGE |
Brian Burns |
26 |
Carolina Panthers |
8 |
Yes |
EDGE |
Danielle Hunter |
29 |
Minnesota Vikings |
12 |
No |
EDGE |
Bryce Huff |
26 |
New York Jets |
2 |
No |
EDGE |
Jonathan Greenard |
27 |
Houston Texans |
8 |
No |
LB |
Patrick Queen |
25 |
Baltimore Ravens |
15 |
No |
LB |
Frankie Luvu |
27 |
New York Jets |
7 |
No |
LB |
Devin White |
26 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
6 |
No |
CB |
Jaylon Johnson |
25 |
Chicago Bears |
9 |
Yes |
CB |
L'Jarius Sneed |
27 |
Kansas City Chiefs |
6 |
Yes |
CB |
Kendall Fuller |
29 |
Washington Commanders |
4 |
No |
CB |
Chidobe Awuzie |
29 |
Cincinnati Bengals |
4 |
No |
S |
Antoine Winfield Jr. |
26 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
14 |
Yes |
S |
Xavier McKinney |
25 |
New York Giants |
6 |
No |
S |
Kamren Curl |
25 |
Washington Commanders |
4 |
No |
For reference, the highest AV on the Pats this year was 10, shared by Godchaux & Tavai.Cousins is on there because for all we know, the FO will pursue a QB aggressively because they don't want to draft a QB3 at #3, & trade down, or draft another position. I don't really see a case for Pittman Jr. to be anywhere except Indy again. Tyron Smith is interesting: he probably wants a ring at this point, but if he's available for just money, I'd love to shore up 1 tackle spot & he could be a good mentor for whomever we draft. Could Strange slide to T, too? That is my rationale for including OGs in there.
Defensively, this list is much more interesting. I'd love any of those EDGEs or DTs. Paring them with a (extended, hopefully) Barmore could really solidify the D-Line even more. I'd throw a good amount of money at Patrick Queen to see if he can be had. But why Baltimore would let him go (unless he is a victim of Lamar Jackson's big payday) is another story. It seems we could go a long way toward shoring up the defence via FA, & saving our ammo for the draft class, as many here have speculated/mentioned.
Lastly, of course, this does not include our own FAs. Of those, I'm really only interested in bringing Bourne, Hunter Henry (or maybe Dalton Schultz as replacement), Dugger, Michael Onwenu, & Josh Uche, & Anfernee Jennings. Obviously, of those, Dugger would be the most expensive. I don't see any of the others going for high sums. Lastly, I'd love Onwenu back, but it seems he is keen to hit FA. Would love to hear other thoughts.
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