With the first two waves of free agency behind us, it’s time to pause and reflect on what has been done and what needs remain. Our own Donald Gooch explored what needs remain just yesterday, with Safety at the top of the list of remaining needs. While Jaquan Brisker remains unsigned by any team and reports suggest he might not be a target for Dennis Allen’s defense, I am curious to hear what you all think.
Should the Bears re-sign Jaquan Brisker?
I say yes. With the majority of available starting safeties now off the market and the most recent deal for Nick Cross (2 years $14 million) and Kevin Byard III (1 year $9 million), it seems safe to say Brisker won’t cost too much. Especially when considering his concussion history and play style. However, pairing the physical Brisker with the newly acquired Coby Bryant, who is more rangy and versatile in style, sounds like a great idea to me.
Assuming he doesn’t cost more than $5-6 million per year.
Also, this would NOT prohibit me from targeting a Safety in the first three rounds if the value was there, but bringing back a home-grown talent who has embraced the city, on a team-friendly deal, makes too much sense to me.
If he can string together his first-ever consecutive healthy seasons and perform in the newly revamped Dennis Allen defense, the 26-year-old former Nittany Lion should have plenty of suitors as he enters the prime of his career.