2016 Mock NFL Free Agency: Where Will Top 50 Land?
By Erik Lambert
Winning NFL free agency doesn’t always translate to winning Super Bowls. Still, next to the draft it serves the most important purpose towards building a roster that can. The 2016 market is shaping up to be a strong one at several positions with a number of quality talents. Perhaps the biggest surprise is how many intriguing quarterbacks might be available. Will they look to stay put or seek to change the fortunes of a new franchise?
These are all questions this final mock selective process will attempt to answer. Suffice to say there will be a few shockers, a few no-brainers and plenty of uniform switching. When the dust clears, every team will be different.
Jacksonville Jaguars
52. It shouldn’t be a big surprise that the team richest in cap space is able to land arguably the most coveted free agent. The Jacksonville Jaguars have need of significant upgrade to their young defense. What better way to do that than with a dynamic defensive lineman who is fresh off helping his previous team win the Super Bowl. <p> </p> <p>Malik Jackson brings it all. He’s a big and strong presence up front who can stop the run but has that explosiveness and quick reflexes to generate pressure in the passing game. Though he comes from a 3-4 defense, it should be that hard of a transition for him to a three-technique defensive tackle spots, which should allow him to wreak havoc along the interior, freeing up Jaguars pass rushers on the edge.</p>. DE. Denver. Malik Jackson . 1. player
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