Who Are The Top Tackles Available In Free Agency?

[Dec54]

The first thing I look at when considering free agents or even value vet free agents is age. I'd prefer to keep it at or below thirty years of age, also I only looked at unrestricted free agents. Based on that here's a list of guys I'd look at from youngest to oldest:

Jedrick Willis (26 years) would be a good target for one tackle spot. Cleveland is in a terrible cap situation with Deshaun Watson's contract, they have a capable young backup behind Willis and can draft another as insurance.

Robert Hainsey (27) has played well for Tampa, he showed amazing versatility back when Tom was there sliding inside to play center.

Dillon Radunz (27) from the Titans is a plus athlete and would look better on an offense that has an actual QB.

Mekhi Becton (27) has had a year in a better more competent situation in Philadelphia, might be worth taking a look at on a cheap "show me" deal.

Tommy Doyle (27) suffered a bad injury early in his career, much like Becton might be worth a look on a one year "show me" deal.

Oli Udoh (28) is a year removed from serious injury and should be better prepared to contribute, play well and would be cheap.

Andre Dillard (29) is having a late career resurgence for a former #1 pick who didn't reach his potential, he has played well for the Packers.

Joe Noteboom (29) would be a great addition but he's one of the Rams few really good linemen and they're not exactly in cap trouble, he'd be an instant starter though.

I'd also bring restricted free agent Demontry Jacobs back and make sure he had his own personnel strength and conditioning coach working with him this offseason. They can cut every other tackle on the roster, they should also move Onwenu back inside to guard and make sure Sidy Sow has his head screwed on right this offseason.

There's some other older guys... but they're older and injury prone. These are the guys I'd either throw the bag at, or others who'd I'd bring in for a look on a short money deal with little to no guarantees... or what Elliot Wolf should have done last offseason instead of signing stiffs who can't play.

Regardless of who they sign, they should draft a tackle with the first overall pick and double dip later in the draft. Go offensive and defensive line heavy.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

But would Higgins want to come here, I rather doubt it. Yes I know we are talking big money. But I just can't see it happening.

Good question, if he doesn’t want to hopefully we are in position for hunter or mcmillen

 

[50-yard-line]

The lumbering OLs can't keep up with the speed and athleticism of the new DLs. Smaller OLs get run over.

The imbalance is glaring at this point, and almost every fanbase is complaining about their OL (Mahomes got his ass handed to him the other night, repeatedly). The new rule about stance depth on the end of the line aren't going to make it any easier, either.

 

[patsfaninpa]

Stanley's had a down year this season.. he's one of most penalized LTs in the league. Nonetheless he's a great player.. but age 30.. we need stability at that position.. I'd rather sign a younger guy 25,26 to be there for Drake for a few years.. OL 30 and over it's just so difficult for those guys to stay healthy. However I'm open to Stanley or boles on a 3 year deal while drafting a guy as well. I'm with you defense! I like the DE carter.. I forgot what school he's at as I don't follow the NCAA like I used too. From what I hear Carter is demon pass rusher, we need GAME changers on defense we have enough JAGs already. We need good to great players.

Abdul plays at Penn State. My Alma Mater. Great talent who’s going to be a great pro. He’s a little to be an edge IMO. You can move him all over the field. Will probably run a 4.4 at 240lbs. I also like Mason Graham from Michigan DT. But, I’m hoping Barmore returns to form next year. We could use a playmaker at lb.

 

[Dec54]

Good question, if he doesn’t want to hopefully we are in position for hunter or mcmillen

But if we did get Higgins and then draft McMillan, oh my that would be something, Maye would be in heaven.

 

[AQPE]

Stanley's had a down year this season.. he's one of most penalized LTs in the league. Nonetheless he's a great player.. but age 30.. we need stability at that position.. I'd rather sign a younger guy 25,26 to be there for Drake for a few years.. OL 30 and over it's just so difficult for those guys to stay healthy. However I'm open to Stanley or boles on a 3 year deal while drafting a guy as well. I'm with you defense! I like the DE carter.. I forgot what school he's at as I don't follow the NCAA like I used too. From what I hear Carter is demon pass rusher, we need GAME changers on defense we have enough JAGs already. We need good to great players.

Did you see Carter play Saturday night against Oregon? Neither did anyone else, he was all but invisible - no sacks, no pressures, no tackles for loss, no passes defended, no turnovers forced, 4 solo tackles and 2 assists as his team got rolled for 45 points. If the Pats are in the top 10 I’d prefer a guy that is dominant in his most important game of the season and not an undersized Uche 2.0.

 

[Real fan 02]

Did you see Carter play Saturday night against Oregon? Neither did anyone else, he was invisible. If the Pats are in the top 10 I’d prefer a guy that is dominant in his most important game of the season and not an undersized Uche 2.0.

Thanks for that insight I've heard his name mentioned and wanted to get some background on him. We need athletic, fast, powerful DE the NFL is all about athletes.

 

[Real fan 02]

Abdul plays at Penn State. My Alma Mater. Great talent who’s going to be a great pro. He’s a little to be an edge IMO. You can move him all over the field. Will probably run a 4.4 at 240lbs. I also like Mason Graham from Michigan DT. But, I’m hoping Barmore returns to form next year. We could use a playmaker at lb.

Good stuff! DT is another need.. the guys today are fast, strong and athletic.. like Franklin who plays for the eagles.. we need a gap penetrative, run stuffing DT.. Godchaux is the invisible man.

 

[patsfaninpa]

Did you see Carter play Saturday night against Oregon? Neither did anyone else, he was all but invisible - no sacks, no pressures, no tackles for loss, no passes defended, no turnovers forced, 4 solo tackles and 2 assists as his team got rolled for 45 points. If the Pats are in the top 10 I’d prefer a guy that is dominant in his most important game of the season and not an undersized Uche 2.0.

PSU secondary was horrendous. Bizarrely, they also used him as a spy on Gabriel. Taking him out of many plays by design. I did also see him get held 5-6 times. Despite no offensive holding calls against Oregon.

 

[PatsFan2]

But if we did get Higgins and then draft McMillan, oh my that would be something, Maye would be in heaven.

Slot WR Chris Godwin would be a nice consolation with either Hunter or Tet McMillan also.

 

[WhatJustHappened]

Maybe he'll be healthy NEXT YEAR.
Pretty significant injury to that ankle

 

[Clonamery]

Stanley's had a down year this season.. he's one of most penalized LTs in the league. Nonetheless he's a great player.. but age 30.. we need stability at that position.. I'd rather sign a younger guy 25,26 to be there for Drake for a few years.. OL 30 and over it's just so difficult for those guys to stay healthy. However I'm open to Stanley or boles on a 3 year deal while drafting a guy as well. I'm with you defense! I like the DE carter.. I forgot what school he's at as I don't follow the NCAA like I used too. From what I hear Carter is demon pass rusher, we need GAME changers on defense we have enough JAGs already. We need good to great players.

This is your brain in a frying pan.....












and you thought I was going to say, this is your brain on drugs.

 

[Real fan 02]

This is your brain in a frying pan.....












and you thought I was going to say, this is your brain on drugs.

Like a bra strap on Oprah Thanks for your support!

 

[Clonamery]

Like a bra strap on Oprah Thanks for your support!

Nothing wrong with dreaming as long as it's not really stream of consciousness.

 

[Real fan 02]

Nothing wrong with dreaming as long as it's not really stream of consciousness.

We all are dreaming on the forum

 

[Real fan 02]

Slot WR Chris Godwin would be a nice consolation with either Hunter or Tet McMillan also.

I'll take McMillan you have won me over on him.. love Godwin.. but he's had significant injuries doubt he's the same player.. we gimme Diggs, Higgins, McMillan.. or.... Olave.

 

[Patsfan1645]

I'll take McMillan you have won me over on him.. love Godwin.. but he's had significant injuries doubt he's the same player.. we gimme Diggs, Higgins, McMillan.. or.... Olave.

You couldn't give me Diggs.....the dude is a locker room cancer and on a team with weak coaches it would be a disaster.

 

[Rob0729]

I would say Cam Robinson is the most likely option. He was actually a pretty good LT prior to this year (very good pass blocker). I don't know how well he has been playing since he was traded to the Vikings. But the Vikings traded for him for a short term solution after Christian Darrishaw had season ending surgery. There is no chance the Vikings keep Robinson after this season.

Robinson would actually be a pretty decent short term solution (two years or so) while they draft and develop a long term solution.

There might be better options who are technically free agents, but he is likely to be the best option available. If he turns back into the 2023 and before player, he will be an above average LT in the league.

 

[mgteich]

But would Higgins want to come here, I rather doubt it. Yes I know we are talking big money. But I just can't see it happening

To come here, Higgins would need to think that the quality of the team is much higher than posters her do.

 

[Real fan 02]

You couldn't give me Diggs.....the dude is a locker room cancer and on a team with weak coaches it would be a disaster.

He's just a name. I will keep saying that we should also be looking into DJ Moore in Chicago.. and we thought our front office and coaching was bad.