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NFL free agency 2019: 7 breakout players set to cash in

By Ian Wharton

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21: Tyrell Williams of Los Angeles Chargers scores his sides first touchdown during the NFL International Series match between Tennessee Titans and Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley Stadium on October 21, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21: Tyrell Williams of Los Angeles Chargers scores his sides first touchdown during the NFL International Series match between Tennessee Titans and Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley Stadium on October 21, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 14: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Mark Glowinski #64 of the Indianapolis Colts in action against the New York Jets on October 14, 2018 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Colts defeated the Jets 42-34. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 14: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Mark Glowinski #64 of the Indianapolis Colts in action against the New York Jets on October 14, 2018 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Colts defeated the Jets 42-34. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

5. Mark Glowinski, RG, Indianapolis Colts

Arguably the biggest surprise performer on a team that boasted several qualified candidates, right guard Mark Glowinski landed in the perfect spot for his long-term development and a sizeable payday. The Indianapolis Colts helped resurrect the former fourth-rounder’s career after a poor stint with the Seattle Seahawks.

Glowinski was able to turn his immense physical gifts into a well-rounded blocker thanks to coaching and his self-improvement. His presence, along with other acquisitions and the return of Andrew Luck, helped the Colts’ offense completely transform.

Now the to-be 27-year-old is slated to benefit from an absolutely terrible offensive linemen free-agent cast. He’ll immediately be an upgrade for at least a third, if not more, offenses, and his price will swell due to the lack of supply.

The Colts enter the offseason flush with cap space, making it a very real possibility they simply match his demands and lock-in their line without even denting their available funds. If they don’t, Glowinski will be hotly desired so teams can avoid overpaying for a mediocre blocker or draft pick who is unlikely to help in 2019.

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif’s $8.2 million average may be the best comparison for his agent to sell to teams.

Potential suitors: Indianapolis Colts, New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals, Houston Texans, New York Giants, Washington Redskins, Miami Dolphins

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