Daring predictions for the 2021 NFL offseason

Watson is the massive prize of the offseason. The Bears apparently did not have a lot curiosity in Carson Wentz, and possibly they’ve their sights set a lot larger. It stays to be seen how enthusiastic Watson can be about becoming a member of Chicago, however he’d flip the Bears into an on the spot contender after years of quarterback troubles.

Watkins has a playoff hero for the Chiefs in 2019, however a lot of his three seasons in Kansas Metropolis was marred by accidents. He nonetheless has some upside in a deep extensive receiver free agent yr, and the Bears is perhaps available in the market in the event that they’re unable to deliver again Allen Robinson.

Ngakoue continues to be on the lookout for his massive payday after getting traded twice final yr. He ended the 2020 season with Baltimore, which continues to be an choice to re-sign him, however the Payments are in a equally needy place. Ngakoue has recorded at the least eight sacks in all 5 of his NFL seasons and can be a match for a line of defense that is attempting to get youthful.

Winston was in a position to be taught from Sean Payton and Drew Brees for one yr in New Orleans, however the group opted to make use of Taysom Hill more often than not when Brees was injured. Searching for a chance to play, Denver appears like match. The Broncos may not need to surrender on third-year quarterback Drew Lock but, however Winston definitely has the power to problem him. Denver additionally has an enviable set of weapons with Courtland Sutton getting back from damage, rejoining Jerry Jeudy and Noah Fant.

Hendrickson has earned an enormous contract alternative after a terrific 2020 season in New Orleans, recording 13.5 sacks. Sadly, the Saints may not have the cash to re-sign Hendrickson, however the Browns will probably be within the mark for defensive finish assist reverse Myles Garrett.

White had a tough yr professionally and personally in 2020, and the dynamic again is about to enter free company. The Patriots have the funds to maintain him round, however their again depth may trigger White to go elsewhere. He was a favourite goal for Tom Brady from 2015-2019 and can be a pleasant match as a third-down again in Tampa Bay.

Jones has change into a star in Inexperienced Bay, however discovering an enormous contract for a operating again is simpler stated than executed in at this time’s NFL. The Packers may not be the appropriate match for Jones to receives a commission, however Arizona stays a chance whereas they nonetheless have time to capitalize on Kyler Murray’s rookie deal. Jones might group with fourth-year operating again Chase Edmonds in Arizona, giving the Cardinals one other terrific weapon.

Smith-Schuster appeared like a budding star early in his profession with Pittsburgh, however his manufacturing fell during the last two seasons. Pittsburgh is strapped for money and has loads of depth at extensive receiver, so it is virtually inevitable that Smith-Schuster will probably be enjoying elsewhere subsequent season. The previous USC star would in all probability welcome a return to Southern California, and the Chargers might use a 3rd receiving choice.

The Chiefs moved on from Houston in favor of Frank Clark in 2019, with the doubts that Houston might keep wholesome or be as productive within the 4-3 protection. He managed to do each of these issues with the Colts during the last two years, enjoying each recreation and recording 19 sacks through the common season. There’s unfinished for Houston in KC after eight seasons and 4 Professional Bowls, and the Chiefs have a necessity at defensive finish.

Fuller has been a extremely productive wideout throughout his days in Houston when he is been on the sphere, however accidents and a current suspension have restricted his time. He ought to nonetheless web an enormous payday, and new quarterback Carson Wentz might use one other succesful wideout. Fuller would successfully exchange fellow free agent T.Y. Hilton and is coming off a profession yr with 879 yards and eight touchdowns in 11 video games throughout 2020.

Miller is a lower candidate after lacking all of 2020 with an ankle damage and getting into his age 32 season. He is been the face of the franchise and a former Tremendous Bowl MVP for the Broncos, however discovering a brand new begin is perhaps greatest as he tries to take advantage of the time he has left. Jerry Jones has by no means met a cross rusher he did not love, and Miller is a Dallas space native.

Carson hasn’t fairly acquired the respect he deserved in Seattle, because the Seahawks spent a number of draft picks on operating backs throughout his tenure, together with a first-rounder in 2018 on Rashaad Penny. He nonetheless had two 1,000 yard dashing seasons earlier than seeing his workload drop off final yr. Miami is a operating again needy squad for the second straight yr and has the inducement to encompass Tua Tagovailoa with extra weapons.

Mariota carried out properly when he took the sphere for Vegas final season and is deserving of a greater alternative to start out. The previous Titans starter would get an opportunity to compete with second-year quarterback Jalen Hurts in Philly following the commerce of Carson Wentz, and the group would not want to regulate the offense whether or not the cell Hurts or Mariota are on the sphere.

For all Garoppolo achieved in main San Francisco to the Tremendous Bowl one yr in the past, he is missed important time to damage in two of the final three seasons. There are additionally questions on his final ceiling. Now that San Fran is going through extra cap points, delivery Garoppolo for former Jets first-round decide Sam Darnold might make sense. Darnold would get a chance to prosper underneath offensive mastermind Kyle Shanahan with a much-improved supporting forged, whereas Garoppolo might rejoin Robert Saleh in New York and assist jumpstart and Jets group with loads of cap room.

Robinson has continued to be the very best weapon in Chicago’s offense during the last two years, however he hasn’t appeared keen about re-signing. We should not rule out a return to Jacksonville for Robinson, the place he spent the primary 4 seasons of his profession. The Jags regime is totally different as of late with new head coach City Meyer and sure rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Paired with D.J. Chark, the Jags might have one thing cooking within the AFC South.

Sherman returned to the Professional Bowl for the fifth time in 2019 with San Francisco earlier than accidents restricted him to solely 5 video games in 2020. It appears unlikely that the 49ers can afford him, however Sherman might spur the Jets secondary by following former San Francisco defensive coordinator Robert Saleh. He would additionally deliver the kind of veteran management that the Jets are craving.

New York tried to revamp their offensive line final yr, however the outcomes weren’t nice. Thuney is due an enormous payday that the Patriots is perhaps unwilling to contribute, however the Jets definitely have the funds to deliver him on. Irrespective of the beginning quarterback in 2021, persevering with to make adjustments to the offensive line must be a precedence.

Brown will probably have a restricted market as a consequence of his off-field points, however the Bucs do not remorse bringing him on en path to their Tremendous Bowl win. Re-upping with Tampa Bay and Tom Brady looks like the obvious match, however Brown would probably be keen to look elsewhere if the cash is correct. Inexperienced Bay noticed improvement from Allen Lazard and Marquez Valdes-Scantling, becoming a member of the elite Davante Adams final season, however Brown might be a capper for a group whose window is closing.

There’s been a lot hypothesis about New England’s quarterback in 2021 after the Cam Newton experiment was a failure. The Pats have the cap area to do something, however bringing again Brissett cannot be dismissed. The previous New England draftee was traded to Indy in 2017 and is barely 12-20 as a starter, however he has proven a capability to guard the ball. And not using a bevy of weapons, Brissett might be short-term match for a Pats roster that’s rebuilding.

New England spent two third-round picks on tight ends final yr, however the returns for Devin Asiasi and Dalton Keene have not been nice but. Whereas typically injured, Henry has proven big upside as a receiver throughout his time with the Chargers and would fill an enormous want for receiving assist in New England.

Jon Gruden has proven a penchant for including veterans, and Inexperienced is out to show he has one thing left after a sub-par 2020 season. It must be famous that Inexperienced missed all of 2019 as a consequence of damage, however he might come at a reduction. The six-time 1,000-yard receiver might be locker room help for 2020 first-round decide Henry Ruggs, as properly.

Davis is without doubt one of the prizes of a deep extensive receiver class, as a former first-round decide who has a great deal of expertise however hasn’t reached his potential fairly but. He was overshadowed in Tennessee by A.J. Brown during the last two seasons however had a profession yr in 2020 with 984 yards and 5 touchdowns. His dimension and catch radius would make him an important weapon for Lamar Jackson.

Watt might need his decide of groups as he enters free company for the primary time. His precedence appears to be profitable, and the Titans can provide him that chance after making the playoffs in back-to-back years underneath Mike Vrabel. The group additionally has a necessity for a cross rusher, and Watt performed underneath Vrabel in Houston.

Russell Wilson lastly voiced his displeasure with the play of the Seahawks offensive line this offseason, and the group ought to do no matter it might probably to make him completely satisfied. Which means lastly addressing the road with an impression addition like Mack. The six-time Professional Bowler is on the backend of his profession at 35 however can be an on the spot enchancment at middle for Seattle whereas he tries to win his first Tremendous Bowl.

Washington wants to deal with a number of areas on the offense, and wideout is one in every of them. The group would not have many impression weapons behind younger Terry McLaurin. Samuel might tackle a extra outstanding function in Washington and likewise reunite with head coach Ron Rivera.