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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 18, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals defensive back Marcus Cooper (41) intercepts a pass and returns it for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals defensive back Marcus Cooper (41) intercepts a pass and returns it for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

Marcus Cooper (CB, Arizona Cardinals)

One thing the Arizona Cardinals are known for in the past couple years is their ability to make productive trades. Of course Carson Palmer is probably their greatest steal to date, but there have been others. The most recent may end up being cornerback Marcus Cooper. After failed attempts to stick in San Francisco and underwhelming in Kansas City, the young man seems to have finally flipped the switch. He broke out against Tampa with two interceptions and a touchdown.

At 6’2″ Cooper is the absolute premium height teams are looking for in their cornerbacks. If he can finish the year strong there is no question he’ll have them lining up for a chance to hand him a new deal. Maybe even into the $10-12 million territory. Consider the Cardinals already have so much money invested in Patrick Peterson, that will be a difficult sell for them. Especially with Chandler Jones due a new contract as well. GM John Keim will have to get creative.

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