NFL Free Agency: Most Intriguing Waiver Wire Additions
By Erik Lambert
It’s often one of the more underrated parts of NFL free agency, but the waiver wire process can sometimes yield quality talent for teams that need it.
The 2016 crop featured plenty of interesting talents, many of them from teams that have since undergone major overhauls to their coaching staffs and front offices. This can often create a scenario where others around the NFL end up collecting the benefits. So which of those players who were claimed should be considered the most notable?
Pierre Desir (CB, San Diego Chargers)
The Cleveland Browns are cleaning house. It’s apparent they want a fresh start with a completely remade roster. Even if that means letting go of some solid talent that was there already. Among those names was cornerback Pierre Desire. A former 3rd round pick, the expectations were that he’d become a valued cover man opposite Joe Haden. However, the ongoing coaching inconsistencies, distractions and scheme changes inevitably stunted his growth.
Nonetheless he’s continued to show flashes of what he can do. Put into a stable environment in a scheme where his best traits are reinforced, there is no doubt this young man can become a quality cornerback. For the Chargers it makes plenty of sense as well. Desir offers them something they don’t have enough of: size. Their two best cornerbacks, Jason Verrett and Brandon Flowers are under 5’11”. Desire stands a rangy 6’1″. That should give them needed help against bigger receivers in that division.
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