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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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NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 20: New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) looks to take the snap during the NFC Championship Football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New Orleans Saints on January 20, 2019 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, LA. (Photo by Jordon Kelly/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 20: New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) looks to take the snap during the NFC Championship Football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New Orleans Saints on January 20, 2019 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, LA. (Photo by Jordon Kelly/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

New Orleans Saints

A heartbreaking loss in the NFC Championship game brought the New Orleans Saints season to a sudden end. As Drew Brees’ career approaches a nearing close, the Saints need to work with little cap space to re-tool for 2019.

Jesse James, TE

Ben Watson led Saints tight ends in receptions (35), yards (400) and touchdowns (2) last season. The 38-year old has since retired, and it seems unlikely that Josh Hill is a suitable number one tight end.

James would fit into the role Watson occupied, and he would bring more upside to the position. Since 2016, he has averaged just about 37 receptions for roughly 377 receiving yards and around two to three touchdowns a season.

The former fifth-round pick also has experience playing in a vertical offense, as he did so with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Denzel Perryman, ILB

Last offseason, the Saints briefly addressed their inside linebacker needs by signing Demario Davis. This offseason, they will look to do the same and Perryman could be the addition.

Perryman has been dealt a bad hand of injuries since he came into the NFL in 2015. However, he was a key part to the Los Angeles Chargers defense when he was on the field.

Yes, there is some buyer beware with Perryman due to his injury history, but he would partner well with Davis up the middle. He would join Davis, A.J. Klein and Alex Anzalone to solidify the linebacker position.

Spencer Ware, RB

Mark Ingram will be an unrestricted-free agent and he isn’t going to be back with the Saints unless he takes a heavily discounted contract. Therefore, the team needs to find a second running back to pair with Alvin Kamara.

Ware would be a great signing as his style of play would fit right in with the Saints. In a limited role in 2018, he was productive for the Chiefs. In 2016, he nearly ran for 1,000 yards and had 33 catches for 447 yards. His pass-catching is what would fit in very well with the Saints.

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