Even with the first several waves of Free Agency Frenzy complete, there are still some big names left on the market. In this article we will provide you with our best team fit for most of the big names still left on the board!
Quarterbacks
Ryan Tannehill
Best Fit: Denver Broncos
Who the heck knows what Sean Peyon is doing at the QB position. It is likely they will try to trade up and take their guy, but there is easily a scenario where they miss out. They cannot go into the season with Stidham as the bonafid starter. Tannehill at least adds experience to the room.
Running Backs
JK Dobbins
Best Fit: Los Angeles Rams
Behind Kyren there is not a ton, Dobbins should be a low cost/ high upside option backup incase Kyren gets hurt. We know he visited the Chargers, but we just feel they are going to overdraft Corum there.
Zeke Elliott
Best Team Fit: Dallas Cowboys
Zeke isn’t the back he once was, but Dallas is in need of a RB and a vet in the room. He fits both of those, and lucky for him the Cowboys could be rolling with Deuce Vaughn next year, which means another young back for Zeke to steal TDs from.
Wide Receivers
Odell Beckham Jr.
Best Fit: Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings do not have a WR3, and may end up not having a WR1 if they continue to mess around with the QB position. Regardless, we are unsure there is a true fit for OBJ because what is he at this point? Our best guess is Minnesota as the 3rd receiver.
Tyler Boyd
Best Fit: Pittsburgh Steelers
Boyd for years has been arguably the best WR3 in the NFL, so it’s hard to know what he truly has left in the tank. However, he brings a solid vet presence and production that the Steelers are sorely lacking right now. Plus it would be taking from a division rival.
Michael Thomas
Best Fit: Buffalo Bills
Who knows what Michael Thomas has in the tank. Injuries have destroyed what was initially a legendary start to a career. Buffalo needs to do something, or multiple somethings. Drafting a guy like Coleman is a good move or trading for Higgins, but they need to throw darts at vets. Thomas at least offers theoretical upside that most of these guys do not.
Hunter Renfrow
Best Fit: New Orleans Saints
Renfrow got a bad deal in Vegas ever since McDaniels. Now he is free and has a fresh start. New Orleans needs receiver help and also has Renfrow’s old quarterback there. Seems like an easy fit if you ask us.
Allen Robinson
Best Fit: New England Patriots
If this team actually drafts a QB (Which would be a mistake), they need some people there to catch passes. Allen Robinson is a long way removed from his Jaguar days, yet is still only 30. Realistically, New England needs to get younger and better at the position, but they waited too long to make a move.
Michael Gallup
Best Fit: New York Giants
Similar to New England, the Giants have been stagnant on addressing their lowly receiving core. Daniel Jones, or Drew Lock, or whatever potential rookie needs more. Wandale could be a decent slot, and Hyatt could be a decent field stretcher, but they are missing an alpha receiver. Gallup is not that. But, another year removed from his knee injury could have him closer to his old self and a worthwhile dart throw.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
Best Fit: Los Angeles Chargers
Right now the Chargers have Josh Palmer and Quenten Johnston. This is not great. They do possess some upside, but what the Chargers lack is a vertical field stretcher. We have our doubts about the Chargers taking a receiver in the first, as it is not Harbaugh’s style. MVS has hands of stone but at least will keep the safeties honest.
Russell Gage
Best Fit: Atlanta Falcons
With Arthur Smith out and Kirk Cousins in, we assume the goal is to actually use the passing game. Gage had a decent season in Atlanta before signing with TB. Despite the additions made at WR we still think the Falcons could add, and Gage could be a cheaper option in a reunion that pays off nicely.
DJ Chark
Best Fit: Kansas City Chiefs
Mahomes probably had the worst supporting cast at the WR position last year both in his career and arguably in the NFL. Chark combines great size with solid athleticism, and could break out as Chiefs WR2/3(depending how you view Hollywood).
Deonte Harty, Wide Receiver/Returner
Best Fit: San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers have lost gadget weapon and return specialist Ray-Ray McCloud this offseason. They always have one of those guys on their roster; it feels like dating back to Ted Ginn Jr. Expect Harty to be the next.
Mecole Hardman
Best Fit: Kansas City Chiefs
If it ain’t broke don’t fix it. Hardman’s success has been nearly non-existent outside of KC
Offensive Line
Connor Williams
Best Fit: Dallas Cowboys
Williams is coming off a torn ACL, but it just feels like with the loss of Tyler Biadasz they could reunite with Williams to fill the need at Center.
Andrus Peat
Best Fit: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay needs a new LG and Peat seems to fit the mold of linemen that the Bucs have drafted recently, which is guys who have G/T versatility(Goedeke and Mauch). Peat would not only start, but be the vet presence this young O-Line lacks.
Dalton Risner
Best Fit: Minnesota Vikings
Risner continues to be a solid starter, but nothing super special. For the second straight year it feels like a market is non-existent for him. It sounded like Risner was a fan favorite, so it just feels like the right fit.
David Bakhtiari
Best Fit: New York Jets
It feels like the situation around Bakhtiari in GB was very foggy about what the truth was, whether it was injury or what not. Assuming he’s healthy and ready to go we assume Rodgers is going to add him to the wishlist despite the Jets already addressing the tackle position twice.
Charles Leno Jr.
Best Fit: New England Patriots
Despite being 32 years old, it seems like Leno Jr still has some left in the tank as a starter. With the Patriots needing to address plenty in the draft they could look to go the vet route on the line and look for a long term option at LT in a later round this year or next year.
Cody Whitehair
Best Fit: Cincinnati Bengals
After Burrow got sacked like 3 million times that season a couple years ago, the Bengals seemed to have chosen to go the vet route to repair the O-Line over drafting. Whitehair could be the next vet up to help Cincy. Not sure if he will start, compete, or backup, but either way would be a good fit.
Duane Brown
Best Fit: Houston Texans
Brown likely isn’t a starter anymore, which he wouldn’t have to be in Houston. He would be a high end backup though and a much needed vet presence on a young up-and-coming Texans team.
Andre Dillard
Best Fit: Dallas Cowboys
Dillard’s fall from the graces since being a first round pick continues. He gave up 12 sacks on just a little over 550 snaps in 2023. Dillard is at best backup at this point in his career, but if anyone is going to get the most out of him it would probably be Dallas.
Mekhi Becton
Best Fit: Dallas Cowboys
Becton’s career is on life support right now. If anyone can save him it’s Dallas and their ability to develop linemen. It keeps Tyler Smith at LG, while also not necessarily taking the Cowboys out of the tackle market in the draft. Becton, a former top pick, is a high upside dart throw.
Defensive Line
Calais Campbell
Best Fit: Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles are switching to a 3-4, and it will be interesting to see how their rotation shakes out. They do already have a lot of guys, but Calais brings some versatility to play the end and tackle position while also being another vet for the young guys to learn from.
Carl Lawson
Best Fit: Los Angeles Rams
With the retirement of Aaron Donald, the Rams are missing some juice in their pass rush. A first round spent on this position is likely, but there is still more they can do. Lawson has flirted with ten sacks before, is a vet, and could be had for a low price.
Linebackers
Isaiah Simmons
Best Fit: Philadelphia Eagles
Yes, the Eagles already signed Devin White, but Nakobe Dean is slotted in as LB2 and unfortunately hasn’t been able to stay healthy. The depth behind them is rough, and based on the 2023 season the Eagles continue to ignore the position. Zach and I talk all the time, if they won’t pay for a LB at least throw a dart on athleticism. Simmons similar to last year in NY could carve himself a role, while also being able to play as a high level back up if Dean were to get hurt again.
Secondary
Stephon Gilmore, Cornerback
Best Fit: Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals are YOUNG! In the CB room. They are also lacking an alpha at the CB spot. Gilmore shouldn’t be an expensive option, and it works for both sides. Bengals add a needed CB, and Gilmore assuming Burrow stays healthy gets a chance at another ring.
Steven Nelson, Cornerback
Best Fit: Houston Texans
Again, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. Nelson has been a solid CB and vet presence for the Texans. Yes, the Texans brought in Okudah and Henderson who we think in the system should thrive(if healthy), but Nelson could still be a very high end backup and a wanted presence in the room.
Adoree Jackson, Cornerback
Best Fit: Indianapolis Colts
Jackson seems to be regressing a tad. It’s hard to tell if it was him or the scheme. We believe Indy probably addresses CB in the draft to stay young in the secondary, but Jackson would be a cheap yet nice backup option who could play inside or outside in a pinch.
Xavien Howard, Cornerback
Best Fit: Philadelphia Eagles
James Bradberry is regressing hard and is becoming a liability at this point. Howard played under Fangio in Miami and could be a nice complement to Slay as the Eagles continue their Super Bowl push.
JC Jackson, Cornerback
Best Fit: New England Patriots
Jackson needs to just re-sign with NE and call it a day. The only place he’s excelled is NE.
Patrick Peterson, Cornerback
Best Fit: Pittsburgh Steelers
We know they cut Peterson, but their CB room is very thin. Even if Peterson doesn’t start, he’s a solid backup and the right mentor to bring back for JPJ.
Justin Simmons, Safety
Best Fit: Philadelphia Eagles
Yes, we know the Eagles already dished out money for CJGJ, but we can’t think of a better landing spot for him. He can reunite with Fangio and be the true FS that the Eagles lack.
Micah Hyde, Safety
Best Fit: Green Bay Packers
The FS spot opposite new Packer Xavier McKinney is not in a great spot. Hyde would reunite with his original team and probably start immediately. He should be a cheap vet option and would bring leadership to this young Packer team.
Jamal Adams, Safety
Best Fit: Detroit Lions
Yes, the Lions have a young, rising, competent safety room with Branch, Joseph, and Melifonwu, BUT Adams has that Dan Campbell mentality and I’m sure they would find him a role in the defense… Which to be fair feels like all he can handle now with all his injuries.
Eddie Jackson, Safety
Best Fit: New York Giants
After the loss of Xavier McKinney the Giants safety room is rough. The Giants are going to have to address the position in the draft, but Jackson should be a cheaper vet option that can start next year. He will also be a great mentor to the young bucks.
Quandre Diggs, Safety
Best Fit: Los Angeles Rams
The Rams seem to be going heavily after veteran options in the secondary(in particular). Quandre should be a really nice FS pickup to play opposite new addition Kamren Curl.
Marcus Maye, Safety
Best Fit: San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers definitely don’t need a starting safety with Hufanga and Brown. But they do need safety depth, and Maye to us feels like the perfect backup for both starters.
Jayron Kearse, Safety
Best Fit: Dallas Cowboys/Washington Commanders
Not sure if it’s going to be with Dallas or Dan Quinn, but we assume Kearse is going to reunite with someone.