2017 NFL Mock Free Agency: Signings For The Top 10 Richest

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Sep 18, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) celebrates a sack of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /

Tampa Bay Buccaneers – $65.3 million

48. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers took an unexpected step forward on defense in 2016, playing better than they have in a long time. That said they still weren’t good enough to get the team over the hump into the playoffs. That means there is still work to do. Given they still run a 4-3 scheme, the basis of their success runs through the front four. Gerald McCoy and Noah Spence look like quality pieces. Maybe one more could set them up big. <p>Jason Pierre-Paul wasn’t able to finish the year due to an injury but the defensive end proved that he was regained his dominant form with seven sacks in 12 games. The Giants defense really wasn’t quite the same after he went down. His mix of size, length and athleticism still give blockers big problems. He’s never played alongside somebody the caliber of McCoy. It could be a potentially fruitful relationship provided they meet his price.</p>. DE. New York. Jason Pierre-Paul . 5. player

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