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2017 NFL Free Agency: 10 Players In Line For Huge Paydays

By Erik Lambert

Sep 19, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) breaks up a pass intended for Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) during the second half at Soldier Field. Philadelphia won 29-14. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) breaks up a pass intended for Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) during the second half at Soldier Field. Philadelphia won 29-14. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 11, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Willie Snead (83) makes a catch while defended by Oakland Raiders defensive back Sean Smith (21) in the second quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Willie Snead (83) makes a catch while defended by Oakland Raiders defensive back Sean Smith (21) in the second quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /

Willie Snead (WR, New Orleans Saints)

Where Jeffery is the slam dunk moneymaker going into 2017, the New Orleans Saints may be hatching another late in the game. The name Willie Snead didn’t register on many radars at first but after finishing with 984 yards in 2015, people started to realize the young man could play. His start to this year only furthers the belief he’s going to get a massive raise from his modest undrafted rookie deal. At 226 yards and two touchdowns he’s on pace to shatter both his marks from a year ago.

Given the popularity of shorter, quicker receivers in the league nowadays he’s bound to get tons of attention. Of course he’ll be a top priority for the Saints who know they must do everything possible to keep Drew Brees properly armed. Cap space won’t be at premium but they should have upwards of $20 million or more. Unless Snead is seeking top dollar the two sides would be able to work out a deal. Much of it depends on what the young receiver thinks he’ll be worth.

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