Why Transition-Tagged DE Olivier Vernon Will Be Giant Free-Agent Bust

March 5, 2016   ·   Ian Wharton   ·   Jump to comments

The 2016 NFL offseason continues to move forward, and we’re nearing one of the most exciting periods as free agency looms. Although free agency is a good opportunity to augment a roster, it’s also dangerous to overspend on mediocre talent. Miami Dolphins defensive end Olivier Vernon is among the biggest names on the market but will end up being a major free-agency bust.
We’ve seen considerable free-agency splurges in the past fall on both sides of the fence. While the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos have been successful at adding talent via this route, the Dolphins, Washington Redskins and Philadelphia Eagles have fallen on their faces in recent years. The key to successful free-agent shopping is marrying skill sets, value and fit together.
The fast-paced and high-stakes period can expose a franchise that hasn’t properly done its homework on how a player has amassed his production or projected to how he'll look in a new situation. Fo...

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