Posted February 19, 20223 yr Eagles named the best fit for two of ESPN's top-50 free agents for 2022 Glenn Erby February 15, 2022 12:04 pm ET NFL free agency is about a month away and as the Eagles continue to retool their roster, they’ll have a shot at landing elite talent on both sides of the ball. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Matt Bowen looked at some of the best fits for the top free agents primed set to hit the open market, utilizing Kevin Seifert’s top-50 free-agent rankings to gauge the proper fits. Philadelphia landed one of the NFL’s more versatile safeties, and a dynamic slot receiver that could take Jalen Hurts to the next level as a passer. 7. Marcus Williams, S Best team fit: Philadelphia Eagles Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports A game-changing safety who can flourish in the box, while tracking the ball in open space, Williams would give Jonathan Gannon the perfect chase piece for his matchups against high-profile quarterbacks. Why it makes sense: Williams will have several options as a high-level free safety with 15 interceptions and 38 pass deflections in five seasons. The Eagles’ safety unit is in transition, and the team could be willing to outbid the Saints and others. — Fowler Scheme fit: Williams is a fit for Jonathan Gannon’s defensive scheme as a post or quarters defender who has elite range — and the ball skills to make plays down the field. — Bowen 42. JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR Best team fit: Philadelphia Eagles Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Smith-Schuster would immediately upgrade the Eagles passing game while giving quarterback Jalen Hurts a dynamite target underneath. Why it makes sense: Smith-Schuster seems destined to leave Pittsburgh. The Chiefs were interested a year ago and could circle back. Smith-Schuster has battled knee and shoulder issues, but when healthy, he can make tough catches over the middle and is a strong blocker — which would help Eagles coach Nick Sirianni’s run-heavy attack. — Fowler Scheme fit: The Eagles have speed and vertical ability in the wide receiver room, but they are lacking a slot target with physical traits. Smith-Schuster is more explosive than you think, with the catch-and-run ability to work as a big slot in Sirianni’s offense. — Bowen https://theeagleswire.usatoday.com/lists/philadelphia-eagles-nfl-free-agency-2022-espn-top-50-juju-smith-schuster-marcus-williams/
February 19, 20223 yr Sure Williams is a fit, but he made $10+M last year and probably won't take less. The Eagles have to re-sign Kelce, pay their draft class which includes 3 #1's, and have money left for in-season contingencies. Williams might be out of their price range. Tremon Edmonds from the Steelers would be my free agent safety.
February 19, 20223 yr 40 minutes ago, Rob331 said: Sure Williams is a fit, but he made $10+M last year and probably won't take less. The Eagles have to re-sign Kelce, pay their draft class which includes 3 #1's, and have money left for in-season contingencies. Williams might be out of their price range. Tremon Edmonds from the Steelers would be my free agent safety. Kelce is under contract through 2023
February 20, 20223 yr Author 1 hour ago, downundermike said: Kelce is under contract through 2023 Sure he is https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2021/6/18/22539931/eagles-news-nfl-insider-poison-pill-jason-kelce-contract-philadelphia-center-cap-offensive-line-bgn
February 20, 20223 yr 53 minutes ago, time2rock said: Sure he is https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2021/6/18/22539931/eagles-news-nfl-insider-poison-pill-jason-kelce-contract-philadelphia-center-cap-offensive-line-bgn
February 20, 20223 yr from overthecap.com Kelce signed a new contract with the Eagles in March of 2021. The new contract is a effectively a one year, $9 million contract that includes a $4.5 million raise from his prior salary. The contract contains what are effectively four dummy contract years for salary cap purposes which is designed to allow the Eagles to use a June 1 release on Kelce in 2022. The move created $2.84 million in 2021 cap room for Philadelphia.
February 20, 20223 yr 17 hours ago, Rob331 said: Sure Williams is a fit, but he made $10+M last year and probably won't take less. The Eagles have to re-sign Kelce, pay their draft class which includes 3 #1's, and have money left for in-season contingencies. Williams might be out of their price range. Tremon Edmonds from the Steelers would be my free agent safety. 10-12 million a year there is a lot of ways for them to fit that under the cap.. if they want a player or several they will be able to figure it out and make it happen.
February 21, 20223 yr Marcus Williams...this has to be one of the worst missed tackles in NFL history or it was purposeful Doesn't mean he's not a good player now, but damn
February 21, 20223 yr On 2/19/2022 at 6:33 PM, downundermike said: Kelce is under contract through 2023 Not really. Those were "dummy" years used to prorate a bonus over more years. There is no salary on the books for this year, so he has to be resigned.
February 21, 20223 yr On 2/20/2022 at 11:01 AM, Cheesteakitis said: 10-12 million a year there is a lot of ways for them to fit that under the cap.. if they want a player or several they will be able to figure it out and make it happen. From your lips to God's ear. I hope Howie continues his salary cap magic and keep improving the team.
February 21, 20223 yr 6 minutes ago, Rob331 said: Not really. Those were "dummy" years used to prorate a bonus over more years. There is no salary on the books for this year, so he has to be resigned. On 2/19/2022 at 6:19 PM, downundermike said:
February 21, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, downundermike said: So a $30M payment isn't going to happen which means he has to be re-signed.
February 22, 20223 yr Don't know much about Williams, but I would be totally on board for JuJu. We need a veteran WR to line up with Devonta.
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