Here’s a look at the AFC South:
- In a rundown of the top ten players “likely to hit free agency,” Pro Football Focus’ Sam Monson ranked Texans corner A.J. Bouye No. 6. Looking only at players that are expected to hit the open market, Monson’s list excludes the likes of Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell, Chiefs safety Eric Berry, Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short, and Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins. Interestingly, higher-mileage players like Jason Pierre-Paul and DeSean Jackson rank ahead of the young corner as well as Cowboys guard Ronald Leary. The latest edition of PFR’s Free Agent Power Rankings – which included Cousins and the others listed – ranked Bouye at No. 7.
- Is Stanford’s Solomon Thomas a fit for the Colts? In his latest mailbag, Kevin Bowen of Colts.com says that he is intriguing after a strong season, but it remains to be seen whether teams view him as a good 3-4 edge fit. Right now, Thomas is widely projected to fall between Nos. 7-to-15 in the first round. The Colts own the No. 14 overall pick.
- What’s first on the agenda of new Colts GM Chris Ballard? Bowen notes that exploring new deals for free agents like Mike Adams, Darius Butler, Jack Doyle, Robert Turbin, and Erik Walden will be at the top of his list. Allen is wrapping up a team-friendly two-year, $4.3MM contract and after grading out as a top-20 safety according to Pro Football Focus, he’s in line for a significant pay bump.
Packers could use a couple defensive backs like Bouye. Hopefully the make a run at him this offseason.
49ers better spend their money this year haha
Titans will go hard after him seeing how it’s the team’s biggest need and he is a division guy.