Seattle Seahawks: 3 Bargains to target in 2019 NFL free agency
By Samuel Teets
Tyrell Williams, WR
David Moore is an exclusive rights free agent (ERFA), which means he has even fewer rights than a restricted free agent. If you’re not entirely sure about what an ERFA is than you’re not alone. Luckily, Over The Cap has definitions for this kind of stuff. Below is a definition taken from their website:
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"These are the players with 2 or less seasons in the league, a status reserved almost solely for undrafted rookie type players. Once tendered they can only negotiate with their former team. The tender offer is only a one year non-guaranteed contract at the minimum salary level so most teams would use the ERFA designation on players who were on the roster late in the prior year and signed to a 1 year deal."
What I took away from all that is the Seahawks can basically secure Moore for the future if they want to, but Tyrell Williams might offer a better alternative for only slightly more money. Williams is 6-4, which gives him height that none of the Seahawks top receivers have. On top of that, he’s proven that he can put up good numbers.
In 2016, Williams eclipsed the 1,000 receiving yards mark. His production has declined since which is why the Seahawks might be able to get him on the cheap side. Even after losing targets to Mike Williams in 2018, Tyrell Williams recorded 41 receptions, 653 yards and five touchdowns. If Moore doesn’t come back, Williams would be a strong addition to a receiving corps that already has Doug Baldwin and Tyler Lockett.
To be fair, there are plenty of other wide receivers who could be in this position. Cole Beasley, Devin Funchess, Chris Hogan, Jordan Matthews, Donte Moncrief, Eli Rogers and Terrance Williams could all be on the market at lower prices. Of that bunch, there’s a chance that Beasley and Moncrief will command more than just a “bargain” deal, but they still won’t be breaking any team’s wallet.
However, I like Williams more than any of the other listed options. He’s proven he can take a larger load when teammates get injured, and that’s valuable considering what happened to Baldwin in 2018.