Robby Anderson: Philadelphia Eagles
Anderson was one of the more prolific deep threats in the NFL last season, catching nine passes of 20 or more air yards on 28 targets for 329 yards and three touchdowns. Per Pro Football Focus, only Julio Jones (126), Mike Evans (121) and Antonio Brown (113) have more deep targets than Anderson since 2016, which is when Anderson came into the NFL as an undrafted free agent out of Temple. Now he’s going to get big money for that deep speed, as well as his consistency and reliability — he’s played in 62 of a possible 64 games in his NFL career.
The Eagles could use Anderson’s deep speed, but his ability to stay on the field — especially after the injury disasters Doug Pederson’s team experienced last season — may be the more important attribute. Last season, DeSean Jackson, Philly’s primary deep threat, managed to play just three games, and Jackson will turn 34 in December. The Eagles also may try to acquire targets in the draft, but with the way they limped into the playoffs at the receiver position, don’t be surprised if they go big in free agency as well. Jackson’s contract doesn’t allow for an easy exit until 2021, but imagine how safeties would hate to deal with Jackson and Anderson simultaneously.