Stephen Gilmore, cornerback, Buffalo Bills
Gilmore had himself a down season in 2016. More than anything, the former first-round pick struggled allowing the big play. He yielded a 60.3 completion percentage and 15.6 yards per catch last season.
The good news here is that Gilmore has played 95 percent of Buffalo’s defensive snaps in three of his five seasons with the team. He’s continually on the opposition’s top receiver and has proven himself more than capable. That’s big news in an NFL where proven corners are a rare breed.
This also means that Gilmore himself will be vastly overpaid on the free-agent market. Look for a team with an excess of cash and a need at that position to throw the gold at Gilmore. Our prediction is that Tennessee looks to fortify its defense by adding a true starter in the secondary. It has the money. It has the need. And the team will surely be targeting Gilmore from the start.
Prediction: Tennessee Titans