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“NFL-LET THE BIDDING BEGIN”
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Where will the next Saquon Barkley acquisition come from?
Beware you don’t make a Deshaun Watson magnitude mistake.

The NFL free agent window is about to go up with an array of veteran talent that can help flip struggling franchises.  But for each signing comes a different challenge.

Guys coming off injuries.  Guys facing huge paycuts-unwilling to accept that.  Aging players.  Young players who have not panned out.

Trust me, what the Eagles accomplished with Saquon Barkley’s 2,000-plus yard season is the exception to the rule.  What is happening in Cleveland, a Browns team saddled with an oft-injured Deshaun Watson, grossly overpaid, troubled, now hurt, with salary cap implications for 5-more years, is a real red flag.

Here’s a look at hot names teams will take a look at:

SAM DARNOLD..An amazing first and only season in Minnesota, the 4,000-plus yard-35TD campaign.  But he regressed at the end of the season, and the Vikings illustrious season was washed away by interceptions, fumbles and sacks.  Darnold resemembed the QB who washed out with the Jets than what he was September into December in Minnesota.  Guess the big question, would you spend (35M) a year on his track record?

AARON RODGERS…All things great  appear in the rear view mirror from his Green Bay days.  He wore people out with his attitude and his demands as a supposed New York Jets leader.  He must take a major paycut to land somewhere else with the reality, it might not be his team but a coaches team.

RUSSELL WILSON..A great run with Seattle and Denver but he looks aged, slow, and the late season collapse in Pittsburgh was ugly.  Not much time left on the clock.

DAVANTE ADAMS…He can still play, but it will come at a steep discount price.  Teams need veteran wide receivers and he can catch and run.  He could sign early.  Bet he has choices.

CHRIS GODWIN..He strung together 3-very dominant seasons in Tampa and then saw his 2024 wiped out by a knee injury.  That becomes a negotiating chip for teams from outside . Tampa Bay who wants him back, but the price tag will not be what it once could have been.

TY LOCKETT…Lots of miles on the Seahawks veteran, and likely a short term contract, but 14-yards a catch shows he can still produce despite being north of 30-years of age.

JOEY BOSA…Earned alot of money and was a difference maker when healthy.  But he had injuries in 7-of-9 seasons with the Chargers.  He will take a paycut from his (25M) with the Bolts.  Spirited bidding about to begin.

JOSH SWEAT..1-of two big play Eagles contributors will go somewhere else.  Solid against the run, a speed burst in pass rush mode.  His future still ahead of him.

MILTON WILLIAMS…Might be the best and youngest inside DT to hit free agency.  Surprise Philadelphia could not-did not resign him.  He will get a payday based on promising play.

RONNIE STANLEY…So few left tackles on the open market, because they are the gold standard.  Rock solid but coming off two years of injuries.  But he will get offers to leave Baltimore.

CAM ROBINSON..Former 1st round pick also coming off back to back injury years.  Let go by the Jaguars, then not re-signed by the Vikings.  Who knows?

MECHI BECTON..Hi first round Jets draft pick, who failed, but moved inside to offensive guard and had a very strong season.  Still might be a gamble.

NICK BOLTON..Another player allowed to go on the open market, which means if the Chiefs want him back, the price goes up.  But why not sign him before the window opened?

KHALIL MACK…Steady, strong willed, seldom injured, with one likely last contract  left in his career.  Chargers-Bears may have to battle each other on a final payday.

CARLTON DAVIS..The ex Lions-Bucs cover corner has had injury issues so his longterm value has been reduced, but he can pay.

DARIUS SLAY..One last go round for this warrior but his price will have to come down too  His leadership style carries alot of credibility.  The Eagles elected to go young at the position.

Let the bidding begin.
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