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NFL Free Agency 2019: 3 targets for each team

By William Schneiderhan

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 10: Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Le'Veon Bell (26) looks on during the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 10, 2017 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pa. (Photo by Mark Alberti/ Icon Sportswire)
PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 10: Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Le'Veon Bell (26) looks on during the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 10, 2017 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pa. (Photo by Mark Alberti/ Icon Sportswire) /
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ARLINGTON, TX – JANUARY 05: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) looks down the line during the NFC wildcard playoff game between the Seattle Seahawks and Dallas Cowboys on January 5, 2019 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. (Photo by Andrew Dieb/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX – JANUARY 05: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) looks down the line during the NFC wildcard playoff game between the Seattle Seahawks and Dallas Cowboys on January 5, 2019 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. (Photo by Andrew Dieb/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Seattle Seahawks

Last season was supposed to be a rebuilding year for the Seattle Seahawks. Instead, they went 10-6 to make the playoffs. This offseason will be a tough task as starters are free agents and finding replacements may not be cheap.

Frank Clark, EDGE

The Seahawks racked up 43 total sacks last season. 43 isn’t bad, but they must re-sign Clark if they have any aspirations of doing that again. With the tag on him, Seattle has time to get a long-term deal done.

Clark had a career-high 13 sacks in 2018. Since 2016, his 32 sacks rank sixth in the league among defensive ends, behind the likes of Khalil Mack, Cameron Jordan and Danielle Hunter. Over that some duration of time, his 66 quarterback hits are also top-10.

Clark’s market value is roughly $15.5 million a year, which makes him a possible franchise tag candidate.

Daryl Williams, OT

Even with the Seahawks top-rated rushing offense, the team’s offensive line needs work. This unit didn’t rate too well in either pass or run blocking, and they surrendered 51 sacks.

Other than tackle Duane Brown, the rest of the offensive line can use upgrades. Williams would put a stamp on the two tackle positions if brought on board.

Williams only appeared in one game for the Carolina Panthers last season before being injured. But when he is healthy, he is one of the better tackles in the NFL.

Jared Cook, TE

Gone are the days of Russell Wilson dropping back to hit his big-bodied tight end Jimmy Graham in the end zone. In three seasons in Seattle, he had 2,048 yards and 18 touchdowns.

Now Graham is in Green Bay and the Seahawks could use a tight end like Cook. Will Dissly had some nice games before he got hurt, but Cook is a veteran, vertical threat.

Cook had the best season of his 10-year career in 2018. He hauled in 68 passes for 896 yards and six touchdowns for the Oakland Raiders, which resulted in his first Pro Bowl. The team should be cautious not to throw too much money at a player coming off a career-year, but he would add another weapon for Wilson.

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