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Players Who Will Create Difficult Free Agency Decisions In 2017

By Sam Beckenstein

Nov 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won 36-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won 36-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (16) and offensive guard Brandon Scherff (75) and Dallas Cowboys middle linebacker Rolando McClain (55) during the game at AT&T Stadium. The Redskins defeat the Cowboys 34-23. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (16) and offensive guard Brandon Scherff (75) and Dallas Cowboys middle linebacker Rolando McClain (55) during the game at AT&T Stadium. The Redskins defeat the Cowboys 34-23. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Rolando McClain’s an undeniable talent on the field and a good field general at inside linebacker, but that’s when he’s on the field. Off the field, he’s mired in troubles and has been suspended all year for substance abuse, and didn’t even show up to Dallas’ training camp this year.

As an unrestricted free agent, his case to be signed will be significantly tougher. Cowboys owner, Jerry Jones, said that McClain would rejoin the Cowboys once his 10-game suspension ended, but he got hit with another year-long suspension, that’s in the process of being appealed.

McClain can’t be reinstated until November 20 at the earliest if his suspension isn’t lifted, which would make it even more difficult for him to see the field, let alone get a  contract. The talent’s there but the off field issues and looming year-long suspension will heavily deter teams from signing him.

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