2015 Mock NFL Free Agency: Complete Edition
By Erik Lambert
Jan 4, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) in action against the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Wild Card Playoff Game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Defensive Tackles
30. New York was the first rumored place that Ndamukong Suh wanted to go. It shouldn’t be a surprise if he actually ends up there. The New York Jets have the money to pay him and it shouldn’t be hard for Todd Bowles to find places for Muhammad Wilkerson and Sheldon Richardson too.. DT. Detroit. Ndamukong Suh. 1. player
28. One of the biggest keys to unlocking the full potential of Khalil Mack on the edge is to get him somebody on the interior who can rush the passer. Stephen Paea was one of the best at doing that last season, posting six sacks at defensive tackle.. DT. Chicago. Stephen Paea. 2. player
50. Unable to keep Suh, the Lions are quick to lock up Nick Fairley on a new deal. They want him back anyway. His interior pass rush will be critical to their continued defensive success, provided he truly has “turned a corner.”. DT. Detroit. Nick Fairley. 3. player
53. Run defense was a real problem for the Browns in 2014 (141 yards allowed per game). They need to get tougher up front. Terrance Knighton is one of the best run-stuffing nose tackles in the NFL and should make a nice home in the middle for Cleveland.. DT. Denver. Terrance Knighton. 4. player
Dan Williams. 5. player. 45. Losing Knighton is unfortunate, but the Denver Broncos are quick to move on from him by adding Dan Williams. He emerged as a catalyst for Arizona last season, becoming a big part of their top run defense. He’s a great fit for Wade Phillips’ new 3-4 scheme.. DT. Arizona
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