Several SI's Albert Breer free agent nuggets before Monday's kick-off day

[Hawkeye0202]

https://www.si.com/nfl/nfl-free-agency-forecast-predictions-2025

NFL Free-Agency Forecast: ‘It’s a Really Bad Group Overall’​

A few AFC execs weigh in on the talent of this year’s group. Plus, Albert Breer forecasts this week’s frenzy, including who lands with which teams.

Albert Breer | 1 Hour Ago​

You’re getting the lead here a day early, ahead of free agency, but that doesn’t mean the takeaways aren’t coming. On Monday morning, we’ll have those for you with …

• How the Maxx Crosby deal came together and what it means in Las Vegas.

• Background on the Geno Smith trade, and fallout for both teams.

• More on Sam Darnold, Justin Fields and the quarterback market.

But we’re starting here with an overview of what’s ahead over the next 72 hours (or so).

 

[jterrell]

In 72 hours, your team may look a little different.

But not as much as was the case in the past few years. For one specific reason.

“It’s a really bad group overall,” one AFC exec says of this year’s free-agent class.

 

[exciter]

In 72 hours, your team may look a little different.

But not as much as was the case in the past few years. For one specific reason.

“It’s a really bad group overall,” one AFC exec says of this year’s free-agent class.

Yeah,
It looked worse than last year!

 

[jterrell]

"Really bad WR class".

 

[CCBoy]

Get Parsons signed and keep a number of Dallas previous players.

 

[Mr_437]

@Hawkeye0202 good read, definitely some nuggets in there. The AFC exec said it, so for Dallas go get your OG/C, LB, or CB in FA. Be aggressive fill those roles and move on to the draft.

Aaron Jones is off the board, so I look for Rico's market to increase slightly perhaps. Still wouldn't be surprised to see Rico re-signed.

 

[Kingofholland]

"Really bad WR class".

That's surprising, but I guess it depends on what you need. It's a bad year to find a possible WR1, but if you're in the market for a 2 and 3 you can find some tred left on some veteran names. I think it's a pretty interesting class littered with 30 something wrs that are big names, but are declining. If you want a stop gap WR that can give you solid production for a season or two.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Key quote:

“That’s incredible. Rapid growth has left teams with every resource they need to keep the players they want. Forget about just the quarterbacks. If you have a left tackle, receiver, corner, or pass rusher you want to retain, there’s almost no chance he gets to free agency. And if there’s even a hint it could happen? He’ll be traded ahead of time.”

Everyone except the Cowboys…