Top 50 Players expected to enter free agency and Contract Projections
1. WR DAVANTE ADAMS, GREEN BAY PACKERS
2. T TERRON ARMSTEAD, NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
3. WR CHRIS GODWIN, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
4. EDGE VON MILLER, LOS ANGELES RAMS
5. EDGE CHANDLER JONES, ARIZONA CARDINALS
6. CB J.C. JACKSON, NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
7. WR MIKE WILLIAMS, LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
8. S MARCUS WILLIAMS, NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
9. T ORLANDO BROWN JR., KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
10. WR ALLEN ROBINSON II, CHICAGO BEARS
11. S JESSIE BATES III, CINCINNATI BENGALS
12. C RYAN JENSEN, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
13. EDGE JADEVEON CLOWNEY, CLEVELAND BROWNS
14. EDGE RANDY GREGORY, DALLAS COWBOYS
15. CB STEPHON GILMORE, CAROLINA PANTHERS
16. CB CARLTON DAVIS, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
17. S TYRANN MATHIEU, KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
18. G BRANDON SCHERFF, WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
19. WR ODELL BECKHAM JR., LOS ANGELES RAMS
20. TE MIKE GESICKI, MIAMI DOLPHINS
21. TE DALTON SCHULTZ, DALLAS COWBOYS
22. EDGE EMMANUEL OGBAH, MIAMI DOLPHINS
23. DI AKIEM HICKS, CHICAGO BEARS
24. EDGE MELVIN INGRAM III, KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
25. CB CASEY HAYWARD JR., LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
26. G LAKEN TOMLINSON, SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
27. LB DE'VONDRE CAMPBELL, GREEN BAY PACKERS
28. WR MICHAEL GALLUP, DALLAS COWBOYS
29. WR ANTONIO BROWN, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
30. DI CALAIS CAMPBELL, BALTIMORE RAVENS
31. EDGE HAASON REDDICK, CAROLINA PANTHERS
32. T DUANE BROWN, SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
33. EDGE HAROLD LANDRY III, TENNESSEETITANS
34. HB/WR CORDARRELLE PATTERSON, ATLANTA FALCONS
35. TE ROB GRONKOWSKI, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
36. CB DARIOUS WILLIAMS, LOS ANGELES RAMS
37. EDGE JUSTIN HOUSTON, BALTIMORE RAVENS
38. G CONNOR WILLIAMS, DALLAS COWBOYS
39. EDGE JERRY HUGHES, BUFFALO BILLS
40. G JAMES DANIELS, CHICAGO BEARS
41. QB JAMEIS WINSTON, NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
42. WR JUJU SMITH-SCHUSTER, PITTSBURGH STEELERS
43. TE DAVID NJOKU, CLEVELAND BROWNS
44. S MARCUS MAYE, NEW YORK JETS
45. CB STEVEN NELSON, PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
46. C BEN JONES, TENNESSEE TITANS
47. CB CHARVARIUS WARD, KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
48. CB D.J. REED JR., SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
49. QB TEDDY BRIDGEWATER, DENVER BRONCOS
50. WR CHRISTIAN KIRK, ARIZONA CARDINALS
1. WR DAVANTE ADAMS, GREEN BAY PACKERS
No. 1 WR: Davante Adams is an elite No. 1 receiver in any offense in the NFL. He has scheme versatility — able to carve up man or zone coverage — and has shown to be a star in multiple systems. Any receiver-needy team would be in the running for his services and he may even try and engineer a package deal with Aaron Rodgers. A reunion with college quarterback Derek Carr in Las Vegas is another obvious connection.
Contract Projection: Four years, $93 million ($23.25M per year, $65 million total guaranteed)
Contract Projection: Four years, $93 million ($23.25M per year, $65 million total guaranteed)
HIGH-END STARTING LEFT TACKLE: There aren't many weaknesses to Armstead's game. He's one of the position's best pass-protectors and rarely loses in the run game across both gap and zone run concepts. There are plenty of teams with cap space next offseason — such as Jacksonville and Miami — that could make use of Armstead's services if the Saints opt against bringing him back. Slotting in next to Quenton Nelson in Indianapolis would be the most intriguing potential landing spot for the 30-year-old.
Contract Projection: Three years, $60 million ($20M per year), $43.75 million total guaranteed
Contract Projection: Three years, $60 million ($20M per year), $43.75 million total guaranteed
Z-RECEIVER: Godwin is at his best destroying zone coverages from any alignment. He struggles a little more (though only relatively) when he has to face press-man coverage, and that probably keeps him away from a true No. 1 role in an offense. He would be a perfect complement to an established elite wideout in a team like Arizona or Washington.
Contract Projection: Four years, $70 million ($17.5M per year, $36.5 million total guaranteed)
Contract Projection: Four years, $70 million ($17.5M per year, $36.5 million total guaranteed)
THREE-DOWN EDGE: Miller has played just four snaps with his hand in the dirt since 2018, likely limiting the list of prospective teams to defenses that would allow him to rush out wide from a two-point stance. The Los Angeles Rams are the leaders in the clubhouse to extend him after the trade, but a cross-city move to the Chargers to join forces with Brandon Staley and Joey Bosa is another situation to monitor.
Contract Projection: Two years, $34 million ($17M per year, $25.25 million total guaranteed)
Contract Projection: Two years, $34 million ($17M per year, $25.25 million total guaranteed)
THREE-DOWN EDGE: Jones has been an effective three-down player since entering the league in 2012, as he can hold up against the run and rush the passer at a high level. He has dabbled inside playing over the guard at times throughout his career, but Jones is at his best as a true edge in either a 4-3 or a 3-4 base system.
Contract Projection: Two years, $33.5 million ($16.75M per year, $24 million total guaranteed)
Contract Projection: Two years, $33.5 million ($16.75M per year, $24 million total guaranteed)
OUTSIDE CB IN MAN-HEAVY SCHEME: Jackson was the second fiddle to Stephon Gilmore in New England for much of his career, but he's still handled his fair share of tough, man-coverage assignments in Bill Belichick's defense. He's been one of the position's best playmakers in that role, rarely squandering an interception opportunity. Dallas and New Orleans stand out as potential non-Patriots landing spots if they're able to make things work financially.
Contract Projection: Four years, $72 million ($18M per year, $56 million total guaranteed)
Contract Projection: Four years, $72 million ($18M per year, $56 million total guaranteed)
DEEP THREAT & RED-ZONE TARGET: Mike Williams has intimidating size and leaping ability that has made him a specialist deep down the field and in the red zone. He lacks the short-area quickness to be a complete receiver but is an excellent complementary piece when healthy. He could be a fit for a team like Philadelphia that doesn't currently have that skill set, or Washington who needs a legitimate No. 2 opposite Terry McLaurin.
Contract Projection: Four years, $68 million ($17M per year, $38 million total guaranteed)
Contract Projection: Four years, $68 million ($17M per year, $38 million total guaranteed)
VERSATILE FS: Marcus Williams has been a consistently impressive player for the Saints in his NFL career. He has been the team's free safety and is excellent in zones at all levels of the coverage. He would be a good starting safety in any scheme but fits best in a defense that plays with two high safeties, such as Atlanta's or Houston's.
Contract Projection: Four years, $64.5 million ($16.125M per year, $35 million total guaranteed)
Contract Projection: Four years, $64.5 million ($16.125M per year, $35 million total guaranteed)
STARTING TACKLE: Brown is one of the most dependable tackles in the NFL and he annually ranks among the best at avoiding missed blocks in the run game. He uses his length well as a pass-blocker, though he's not as dominant as you'd expect as a run-blocker, given his massive size.
Contract Projection: Five years, $105 million ($21M per year, $73.5 million total guaranteed)
Contract Projection: Five years, $105 million ($21M per year, $73.5 million total guaranteed)
NO. 1 WR: Allen Robinson has a history of balling out despite awful quarterbacks throwing him the football dating back to high school. He isn't the fastest receiver in the game, but he is good at everything else and can defeat press coverage and beat elite cover corners. He won't be coming off his best year but is still a No. 1 option. Teams such as Jacksonville, Philadelphia and Cleveland could all use him for that spot.
Contract Projection: Three years, $48 million ($16M per year, $30 million total guaranteed)
Contract Projection: Three years, $48 million ($16M per year, $30 million total guaranteed)
SINGLE-HIGH FS/SPLIT SAFETY: Bates showed in 2020 that he can be an elite center field safety with the range to get to the sideline and make plays on the football. He is an ideal player for the Seattle Cover 1/Cover 3 style of defense, which is becoming increasingly less prevalent. He would also thrive in any system that runs with split safety shells, which makes him an ideal fit for most of the league in some shape or form.
Contract Projection: Franchise tag (1-year, $12,911,000)
Contract Projection: Franchise tag (1-year, $12,911,000)
STARTING CENTER: Jensen's best fit is on a downhill rushing offense that takes advantage of his physicality, but he's graded above the 70th percentile among all centers in gap and zone run schemes over the past three seasons. He would slide into nearly any offense without many issues.
Contract Projection: Three years, $39 million ($13M per year, $24.25 million total guaranteed)
Contract Projection: Three years, $39 million ($13M per year, $24.25 million total guaranteed)
3-DOWN EDGE: Clowney is one of the better run defenders in the league and he has the speed and power to move around the defensive line to create mismatches in pass-rushing situations. He's a No. 2 pass-rusher and should not be relied upon as a No. 1 option.
Contract Projection: One year, $15 million, $12 million total guaranteed
Contract Projection: One year, $15 million, $12 million total guaranteed
PASS-RUSHING EDGE: While Gregory has shown improvement in the run game, he's at his best on passing downs where he can use his burst and array of pass-rush moves to affect the quarterback.
Contract Projection: Two years, $25 million ($12.5M per year, $15 million total guaranteed)
Contract Projection: Two years, $25 million ($12.5M per year, $15 million total guaranteed)
OUTSIDE CB IN MAN-HEAVY SCHEME: Gilmore made the Patriots' defense tick from 2017 to 2019, as he played lockdown man coverage better than any corner in the league. He's at his best playing press man, where he can cover the league's best receivers, but he comes back down to Earth when asked to play more zone concepts.
Contract Projection: Two years, $28 million ($14M per year, $20 million total guaranteed)
Contract Projection: Two years, $28 million ($14M per year, $20 million total guaranteed)
No. 1 CB: Carlton Davis has the size and physical profile of a cornerback who excels at man coverage, but he actually has pretty stark splits between man and zone in the NFL, with significantly worse production when playing man coverage. Davis has great physicality and the ability to break on the ball, and teams with weaknesses at corner should be all over him, putting the likes of the Cardinals, Seahawks, Jets and 49ers firmly in the mix.
Contract Projection: Franchise tag
Contract Projection: Franchise tag
DO-IT-ALL SAFETY: Mathieu frequently finds himself on “most versatile” lists, and his snap distribution backs those claims up. Since joining Kansas City in 2019, Mathieu has played over 600 snaps in deep, box and slot alignments. The Ravens reportedly had interest in Mathieu back in 2019 and could use his playmaking ability at safety.
Contract Projection: Three years, $48.75 million ($16.25M per year, $30.75 million total guaranteed)
Contract Projection: Three years, $48.75 million ($16.25M per year, $30.75 million total guaranteed)
STARTING GUARD: Scherff is one of the best all-around guards in football when healthy. He has graded out better the past several seasons in zone rushing schemes, where his ability on the move shines. He would be a nice addition to the Jets' young, rebuilding offensive line opposite Mekhi Becton and Alijah Vera-Tucker.
Contract Projection: Three years, $50 million ($16.67 million per year, $30 million total guaranteed)
Contract Projection: Three years, $50 million ($16.67 million per year, $30 million total guaranteed)
NO. 2 RECEIVER: OBJ has elite, No. 1 skills as a receiver, but it has been a long time since we have seen that player for an extended period of time. He has battled through a laundry list of injuries and doesn't seem quite the same explosive athlete he once was. He still possesses a rare blend of ball skills, athleticism and ability to separate and will have suitors trying to uncover the player he once was.
Contract Projection: One year, $14 million ($12.5M fully guaranteed)
Contract Projection: One year, $14 million ($12.5M fully guaranteed)
TIGHT END IN PASS-HEAVY ATTACK: Gesicki doesn't have the blocking chops to play in-line all that often, but he's at his best using his athleticism to add value to the passing game all over the formation.
Contract Projection: Four years, $55 million ($13.75M per year, $30 million total guaranteed)
Contract Projection: Four years, $55 million ($13.75M per year, $30 million total guaranteed)
STARTING TIGHT END ON TEAM WITH GOOD WEAPONS: Schultz has produced in a Dallas system that has multiple playmakers who keep the defense honest and that's his best bet for future receiving production. He's a good blocker, so he can provide value in that area, and he can work the middle of the field at the short and intermediate levels.
Contract Projection: Four years, $52 million ($13M per year), $32.5 million total guaranteed
Contract Projection: Four years, $52 million ($13M per year), $32.5 million total guaranteed
SOLID STARTER ON THE EDGE: Ogbah has never ranked higher than 40th among edge defenders, but he's on pace to have the best year of his career in 2021. He's a low-end starter who can win on the edge or on the interior as a pass-rusher.
Contract Projection: Three years, $46.5 million ($15.5M per year, $30 million total guaranteed)
Contract Projection: Three years, $46.5 million ($15.5M per year, $30 million total guaranteed)
POWER 3/5-TECHNIQUE: Hicks has been one of the better run defenders in the league over the last few years, especially when lined up over the guard or tackle. He has not been nearly as effective during his limited time playing nose tackle.
Contract Projection: Two years, $17 million ($8.5M per year, $12.5 million total guaranteed)
Contract Projection: Two years, $17 million ($8.5M per year, $12.5 million total guaranteed)
NO. 2 OR NO. 3 PASS-RUSHER: Ingram is still an effective all-around player, but he's likely best as part of a rotation at this point in his career. He can play the run on the edge or rush from any alignment.
Contract Projection: One year, $8 million ($6.5M fully guaranteed)
Contract Projection: One year, $8 million ($6.5M fully guaranteed)
STARTING CORNERBACK IN ZONE-HEAVY SCHEME: Hayward has operated in the heaviest Cover-3 defense in the league under Gus Bradley since 2017. It makes sense for Hayward to remain in a similar defensive environment in 2021.
Contract Projection: One year, $6.5 million fully guaranteed
Contract Projection: One year, $6.5 million fully guaranteed
STARTING GUARD: Tomlinson has developed into one of the best guards in the league under Kyle Shanahan, so a zone-heavy system is best for him to ensure continued high production. However, Tomlinson has done it all throughout his career and he can play in any scheme.
Contract Projection: Three years, $27 million ($9M per year, $16.5 million total guaranteed)
Contract Projection: Three years, $27 million ($9M per year, $16.5 million total guaranteed)
THREE-DOWN LINEBACKER: Campbell has played at least 850 regular season defensive snaps in every season since his rookie year in 2016. He rarely comes off the field, and there's been no reason for Green Bay to take him off the field given his play in all phases during his first year with the Packers.
Contract Projection: Two years, $18 million ($9M per year, $11.5 million total guaranteed)
Contract Projection: Two years, $18 million ($9M per year, $11.5 million total guaranteed)
SCHEME-DIVERSE NO. 2 RECEIVER: Gallup can actually play as an X receiver as well as the Z, defeating press coverage and aggressive man coverage from cornerbacks with his footwork, hands and route running. He is a good secondary option but can work in either of those spots on an offense. Teams like Washington or New England would make a lot of sense for his services. Jacksonville always needs receiver help but would need more than just Gallup.
Contract Projection: Two years, $25 million ($12.5M per year, $14 million total guaranteed)
Contract Projection: Two years, $25 million ($12.5M per year, $14 million total guaranteed)
SCHEME-DIVERSE UTILITY RECEIVER: Brown works in any scheme and in any position. He would be best suited to a scheme that taps into that versatility and already moves their receivers around and interchanges roles.
Contract Projection: One year, $4 million fully guaranteed
Contract Projection: One year, $4 million fully guaranteed
MULTIPLE-GAP INTERIOR DEFENSIVE LINEMAN: Campbell broke out in 2011 and he hasn't looked back, ranking as one of the best defensive linemen in the league. He is at his best playing over the guard, but he's been effective playing the run and rushing the passer from all alignments along the defensive line. Campbell is a scheme-versatile player who upgrades multiple positions in any system.
Contract Projection: One year, $8 million fully guaranteed
Contract Projection: One year, $8 million fully guaranteed
OUTSIDE LINEBACKER IN AGGRESSIVE DEFENSE: Reddick is at his best on blitz-heavy defenses like Carolina's and Arizona's that can create unblocked opportunities and pass-rushing reps against tight ends and running backs. Reddick hasn't matched his 2020 pass-rushing production this year for the Panthers, but he has earned positive grades against the run at one of the highest rates at the position.
Contract Projection: Three years, $35 million ($11.67M per year, $18 million total guaranteed)
Contract Projection: Three years, $35 million ($11.67M per year, $18 million total guaranteed)
STARTING LEFT TACKLE: While he's at his best in a zone-heavy scheme, Brown has done it all during his 14-year career. He's been one of the most dependable tackles in the league since his rookie season and he's likely entering tackle-for-hire one-year deal status for teams that expect to be in playoff contention.
Contract Projection: Two years, $20 million ($10M per year, $14.5 million total guaranteed)
Contract Projection: Two years, $20 million ($10M per year, $14.5 million total guaranteed)
VERSATILE STARTER ON THE EDGE: Landry has a relatively even split of snaps as a defensive end and stand-up outside linebacker in 2021, but he is better suited as a 3-4 outside linebacker who is capable of dropping into coverage. A reunion with former defensive coordinator Dean Pees in Atlanta makes sense as a potential landing spot if Tennessee isn't able to retain Landry.
Contract Projection: Four years, $60 million ($15M per year, $32 million total guaranteed)
Contract Projection: Four years, $60 million ($15M per year, $32 million total guaranteed)
MATCHUP WEAPON: Patterson is a unique player. Not quite a running back and not quite a wide receiver, he can be a problem for defenses in either spot and is good enough at both to move seamlessly between them and exploit resulting mismatches in personnel. He fits with a team that is willing to carve out that role for him.
Contract Projection: Two years, $12 million ($6M per year, $8.25M total guaranteed)
Contract Projection: Two years, $12 million ($6M per year, $8.25M total guaranteed)
STARTING TIGHT END: Gronkowski has been the quintessential all-around tight end during his Hall of Fame career, and he still has many of those same characteristics, albeit a step below where he once was. He's one of the few tight ends who can play on the line against defensive ends in the run game but also line up outside and create mismatches as a receiver.
Contract Projection: One year, $7 million fully guaranteed
Contract Projection: One year, $7 million fully guaranteed
NO. 2 CB: Dating back to college, Williams really doesn't have any bad tape to speak of. With the Rams, the only question is that Jalen Ramsey has enabled him to lead a sheltered life as a No. 2 corner that hasn't had the tough assignments that can cause problems to smaller corners. He is not scheme-specific and fits as a No. 2 in any defense.
Contract Projection: Three years, $40M ($13.33M per year, $22.5 million total guaranteed)
Contract Projection: Three years, $40M ($13.33M per year, $22.5 million total guaranteed)
ROTATIONAL PASS-RUSHER: Houston fits into the cluster of edge defenders in this free-agent class who can still provide value to a defense but are best utilized situationally at this stage of their careers. He has shown in his time with Kansas City, Indianapolis and Baltimore that he can operate both as a 4-3 defensive end and a 3-4 outside linebacker.
Contract Projection: One year, $7 million fully guaranteed
Contract Projection: One year, $7 million fully guaranteed
STARTING GUARD: While Williams has done most of his damage in a zone-heavy scheme, he's an effective puller and he's capable of executing any block required in a gap-heavy system as well. In pass protection, he could use help against longer players.
Contract Projection: Three years, $20 million ($6.67M per year, $12.5 million total guaranteed)
Contract Projection: Three years, $20 million ($6.67M per year, $12.5 million total guaranteed)
ROTATIONAL PASS-RUSHER: Hughes has graded out in the 90th percentile or higher among edge defenders in pass-rush grade and pass-rush win rate over the past three seasons. Turning 34 years old in August means that his ability is best used situationally at this point, but Hughes makes sense for defenses in need of another pass-rushing specialist off the edge.
Contract Projection: One year, $6.5 million fully guaranteed
Contract Projection: One year, $6.5 million fully guaranteed
STARTING GUARD IN A ZONE-BLOCKING SCHEME: Daniels has played predominantly in zone-heavy attacks between college at Iowa and his four years with the Bears, and that's where he excels when it comes to the run game.
Contract Projection: Five years, $50 million ($10M per year, $24M total guaranteed)
Contract Projection: Five years, $50 million ($10M per year, $24M total guaranteed)
LOW-END STARTING QUARTERBACK: Trying to turn Winston into a game manager is a losing battle. He's been one of the worst quarterbacks in the NFL at avoiding negatively graded throws, including this season in New Orleans prior to his injury. But there should be a market out there for teams interested in his ability to pick up yardage in chunks downfield. Winston's style of play would be a refreshing change of pace for Pittsburgh after the low-ADOT approach of the last several seasons.
Contract Projection: One year, $7 million, incentives can boost it to $12 million
Contract Projection: One year, $7 million, incentives can boost it to $12 million
PHYSICAL SLOT RECEIVER: Smith-Schuster looked to be one of the NFL's best young receivers early in his career as a secondary option on an offense that featured Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell. Brown's departure highlighted that JuJu isn't a viable No. 1 option in the passing game, but this version of the Steelers' offense also hasn't done him any favors. He can provide quality play as a big slot with sure hands on a talented offense like Tennessee's.
Contract Projection: One year, $8 million
Contract Projection: One year, $8 million
STARTING TE: A former first-round pick, Njoku has never quite been as productive as his talent suggests he should have been, but he possesses the skill set to put it all together. Even his blocking — a weakness earlier in his career — has consistently improved, and he could be primed for a breakout role with more focus on him for a new team.
Contract Projection: Three years, $37.5 million ($12.5M per year, $25.5M total guaranteed)
Contract Projection: Three years, $37.5 million ($12.5M per year, $25.5M total guaranteed)
VERSATILE S BEST SUITED TO FS ROLE: Maye spent his first seasons as a deep-lying free safety but then was able to play in a more expanded role once Jamal Adams left for the Seahawks. He is good in deep zones but always fits the run well, despite some missed tackles. He would fit well in any scheme but is best suited to a free safety role.
Contract Projection: One year, $6 million
Contract Projection: One year, $6 million
NO. 2 CORNER: Steven Nelson is a classic overachiever at the cornerback position. A little undersized, he has been a consistently good player in the NFL, making up for some limitations with feisty physicality. He is better in zone coverage, but can hold up in man coverage too and would fit within most NFL defenses. He would be a good option to a team that needs several cornerback additions like the Cardinals or Vikings.
Contract Projection: Two years, $14 million ($7M per year, $8.5 million total guaranteed)
Contract Projection: Two years, $14 million ($7M per year, $8.5 million total guaranteed)
46. C BEN JONES, TENNESSEE TITANS
STARTING CENTER IN ZONE-HEAVY SCHEME: Battle-tested and reliable, Jones is one of the better starting centers in the league. He does his best work in the zone running game, but he's capable of playing in any system. He also has experience playing guard, if needed.
Contract Projection: Three years, $20 million ($6.67M per year), $12 million total guaranteed
Contract Projection: Three years, $20 million ($6.67M per year), $12 million total guaranteed
47. CB CHARVARIUS WARD, KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
NO. 2 CB IN MAN-HEAVY SCHEME: Ward has played a variety of coverages in Kansas City, but he's at his best in man coverage on the outside.
Contract Projection: Three years, $34.5 million ($11.5M per year, $19.5 million total guaranteed)
Contract Projection: Three years, $34.5 million ($11.5M per year, $19.5 million total guaranteed)
STARTING CORNERBACK IN ZONE-HEAVY SCHEME: Listed at 5-foot-9, Reed doesn't have the prototypical length Seattle has coveted in their cornerbacks, but he's found success in Pete Carroll's defense over the past two seasons. He has played significantly more snaps in zone coverage than in man coverage and has graded out better on those zone snaps. He'll stand out as a plus run defender for the position wherever he ends up.
Contract Projection: Three years, $24 million ($8M per year), $13.5 million total guaranteed
Contract Projection: Three years, $24 million ($8M per year), $13.5 million total guaranteed
BRIDGE QUARTERBACK/HIGH-END BACKUP: Bridgewater has shown he is capable of starting and playing well in the NFL, but also that there is a ceiling to his play and a conservative streak to his passing that limits his effectiveness. He isn't likely to take a team all the way to a Super Bowl, but he can back up the player who does — or keep the seat warm for a young player in the meantime.
Contract Projection: Two years, $25 million ($12.5M per year, $18 million total guaranteed)
Contract Projection: Two years, $25 million ($12.5M per year, $18 million total guaranteed)
VERTICAL SLOT THREAT: Kirk has averaged half a receiving yard more in the slot than he has out wide over the course of his NFL career. His best fit is with a team looking for a slot receiver who can help stretch the field, but there are few better quarterbacks out there who will provide him with downfield opportunities than Kyler Murray.
Contract Projection: Three years, $35 million ($11.67M per year, $24M total guaranteed)
Contract Projection: Three years, $35 million ($11.67M per year, $24M total guaranteed)