Free Agents the Atlanta Falcons Should Target in 2015
By Sam Kweon
Doug Free (Tackle)
Sep 28, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Bill Callahan talks to tackle Doug Free (68) against the New Orleans Saints at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Again, won’t come cheap. But imagine this offensive line (considering they don’t sign Mike Lupati) with Doug Free and a Jake Matthews with a year of experience on his belt, along with Blalock Asamoah and Hawley. Gabe Carimi will be gone, and I won’t be surprised if Lamar Holmes becomes the swing tackle.
Free won’t be Joe Thomas or Joe Staley expensive, due to injury history, but he will still take a hit on the cap space. Is he worth it? Absolutely. It’s about time we get the outside solidified with a good tackle protecting Matt Ryan. But then again, they could just look towards the draft for a tackle….