Possible Shortlist of FA targets now that Cam is cut

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Piggybacking off my possible CB/S Draft Targets thread: Possible Shortlist of 2024 CB/S Draft Targets

I went ahead and did this same exercise with current FAs and NFL PFF grades. Here are the current available FAs (according to OTC) that have a RDEF PFF grade that is higher than average (60). Of the Lions CBs last season who got more than 61 snaps, the lowest PFF run grade score was 63.7 (Vildor). Sutton was 67.2, Jacobs 70.8 and Branch 83.9. I went with 60 as a minimum just to include a few more players.

(There are a couple N/As that didn’t play last year, but I looked up either their previous season stats or college stats if they were young and didn’t play significant snaps yet.)

PLAYER POS 2023 TEAM PFF RDEF TYPE SNAPS AGE 2023 APY
Tre Flowers CB Falcons 91.2 UFA 17.50% 29 $1,232,500
Eli Apple CB Dolphins 88.7 UFA 49.90% 29 $1,600,000
Myles Bryant CB Patriots 84.3 UFA 74.80% 26 $2,627,000
Stephon Gilmore CB Cowboys 72.9 UFA 87.20% 34 $10,000,000
Duke Shelley CB Rams 71.6 UFA 6.70% 28 $1,080,000
Avonte Maddox CB Eagles 71.2 SFA 12.10% 28 $7,500,000
Jerry Jacobs CB Lions 70.8 RFA 67.90% 27 $809,500
Ka’dar Hollman CB Texans 70.5 SFA 8.90% 30 $997,500
Ahkello Witherspoon CB Rams 70.2 UFA 93.50% 29 $1,080,000
Justin Bethel CB Dolphins 65.6 UFA 11.20% 34 $1,242,500
Kindle Vildor CB Lions 63.7 UFA 19.10% 27 $1,010,000
Steven Nelson CB Texans 61.6 UFA 89.80% 31 $5,500,000
James Pierre CB Steelers 61.2 UFA 2.30% 28 $1,300,000
Kevon Seymour CB Ravens 60 SFA 1.10% 31 $370,800
Rashad Fenton CB Cardinals #N/A UFA 0.00% 27 $1,232,500
AJ Uzodinma CB Chargers #N/A SFA 0.00% 24 $899,000
Isaac Taylor-Stuart CB Colts #N/A SFA 0.00% 25 $216,000

Anyone on the list you wouldn’t mind seeing on the Lions?

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Maulet re-signed with the ravens

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I’ll pull him - like I said, this is just who OTC said was still available. Lying bastards.

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Resigning Vildor for depth

Stephon Gilmore or WItherspoon make most sense

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I’m intrigued by Rashad Fenton. He had a down year in 2022 and his RDEF scores were not great in 2020 and 2021, but his 2021 season is pretty damn good:

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Bump Kris Fulton too

Was a stud in 22.

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Looks like theres only 2 QUALITY corners on the market

Gilmore and Whitherspoon

Everyone else is like a Vildor/ Jacobs level player or short as hell (under 5’10”)

Gilmore will be 8-11M AAV
Whitherspoon 4-7M aav

Everyone else on that list isnt worth anything over 4.

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Everyone knows I want Gilmore. I liked Witherspoon coming out but I heard he was soft and gave up on plays and that’s why he’s been bouncing around so far.

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Xavien on a 1-2 year deal?

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I think he’s toast

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Is RDEF run defense? Surely we want a CB who can cover?

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I know Brad’s not in the habit of over-spending, but sometimes due to outside forces you just find yourself in a bit of a bind. If I’m Brad I want to be “need-free” heading into the draft so I can go do my thing.

You have money. Just bite the bullet. Call Gilmore up and pay him 8-10 mil to come here this year, play with his brother and have a chance at a ring.

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You’d think, but the common trend between all of the CBs Brad has brought in are that they play the run above average.

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I’d be happy with Ahkello Witherspoon. He’s a solid Vet and the Rams want him back at the right price.

Witherspoon is trying to cash in on his best season but I doubt he gets any big offers. His past injury history is a factor.

I’d love him on a one year deal.

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Vildor is called doink

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He would be ok depends on how much also he seems like late signer waited till June to sign last season. Maybe he doesn’t like OTAs an just wants to go to camp. if that’s case he will not be a fit with Lions lol

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Adore Jackson on a 1/2 year deal

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Myles Bryant should be the target.
The best ability is availability. And, a high grade to boot.
Expensive?

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Strictly a slot guy - only 5’9". He’s more like Brian Branch than say Amik Robertson, in terms of where he plays.

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True, he’s around for a reason and no one is biting.

Interested to see what BH does, but Gilmore looks like the perfect fit. Need little bro working the phone for us.

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