THE DAILY DIVE on NFL FOOTBALL: March 2019

NFL FREE AGENCY 2019

Good morning my friends, it’s been a while, well since that weird Super Bowl. Anyway as the new NFL year approaches I’m going to give you my run down and thoughts on Free Agency.

Let’s being by listing all the free agents this year and their rankings.

1. Demarcus Lawrence, DE/OLB, Cowboys (franchise-tagged at $20.5 million) *

2. Jadeveon Clowney, DE/OLB, Texans (franchise-tagged at $15.9 million) *

3. Trey Flowers, DE, Patriots

4. Earl Thomas, S, Seahawks *

5. Grady Jarrett, DT, Falcons (franchse-tagged at $15.2 million)

6. Le’Veon Bell, RB, Steelers *

7. Adrian Amos, S, Bears

8. Frank Clark, DE, Seahawks (franchise-tagged at $17.1 million)

9. Dee Ford, OLB, Chiefs (franchise-tagged at $15.4 million)

10. Preston Smith, OLB, Redskins

11. Matt Paradis, C, Broncos

12. Jordan Hicks, ILB, Eagles

13. Pierre Desir, CB, Colts

14. Ndamukong Suh, DT, Rams*

15. Bryce Callahan, CB, Bears

16. Nick Foles, QB, Eagles *

17. Rodger Saffold, G, Rams

18. Jared Cook, TE, Raiders

19. Za’Darius Smith, OLB, Ravens

20. Steven Nelson, CB, Chiefs

The names with the “star” beside them I’ll give you my opinion

Demarcus Lawrence

Ranked number 1 free agent on the list and in the NFL free agency standing. Reports say he’s unhappy with the franchise tag and might pull a Le’Veon Bell and sit out the 2019 year. If he does that it’ll definitely cut into the Cowboys plans for a Super Bowl run. Have to admit he’s been a dominant pass rusher the past 2 years. Once whatever clicked in the light came on, and since dominating pass rushers are worth a pretty penny, expect him to command top dollar and will not give a “hometown discount.”

Prediction – Eventually signs a monster free agent deal with the Dallas Cowboys

Jadeveon Clowney

Ranked number 2. Probably the most controversial ranking on the list. Many people say he’s overrated. I say yes and no. He is a dominant run stopper that’s for sure but in regards to rushing the passer he’s not in the top 10. Many people also say this guy got drafted number 1 over one play in college. I’m so so about this guy. Well this is todays NFL where a guy who’s good, not great can command top dollar especially if he can rush the passer or stop the run. Imagine if this guy was coached by Bill Belichick or Wade Philips?

Prediction – Agrees to the franchise tag with the Houston Texans

Earl Thomas

This one is a tricky one. Where will Earl go? Reports say he wanted to go to the Dallas Cowboys but the Cowboys cannot afford him and he’s not giving a hometown discount. In my opinion The Kansas City chiefs should sign this guy and part with Eric Berry. Yes Eric Berry is good but many believe it’s time to move on. Wouldn’t Earl Thomas fit in great with the Chiefs.

Prediction – The Kansas City Chiefs signs Earl Thomas

LeVeon Bell

Where will LeVeon Bell land. Many teams seem to be interested and I use seem loosely. I’m hearing the New York Jets. I think the Philadelphia Eagles should sign this guy. Wouldn’t he fit in nicely with them and Carson Wentz. I beleive that’s the missing piece for the Eagles. I don’t think they (The Philadelphia Eagles) can afford Bell as he wants top dollar and will not budge on that. I think Bell will reset the RB market but and will get 50 to 60 million guaranteed.

Prediction – New York Jets

Ndamukong Suh

This one I guarantee he’ll go to whoever has the biggest pay cheque. He did the hometown discount thing and went to the Super Bowl. Even though they lost, it seems that he doesn’t care. Show me the money.

Prediction – Whichever team coughs up the dough. Any team in the NFL

Nick Foles

I hope this isn’t Foles gold.. Get it? Reports are saying he’s sign with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Which I believe will be a great fit. They have a solid run game, a dominant defense if they keep key pieces and okay receivers. Maybe they might get some through the NFL draft or free agency. I think Nick Foles is an upgrade from Blake Bortles so this will be good signing.. The New York Giants are rumored to be interested but I don’t think so also a few other team but nothing serious.