Jimmy Smith – Potential:
This is going to be a big discussion among front offices. When fully healthy and on the field, Smith has shown flashes of greatness. But he’ll be 32 years old in 2020 and he’s missed a bunch of time due to injuries and suspensions. The fact Smith has played a full 16-game season just twice in his nine-year career, last coming in 2015, is going to hurt him in free agency.
I think Smith can still be a competent starter in this league, even a potential top cornerback. But it’s all predicated on him staying on the field. Even if he never misses another game in the remainder of his career, the other question is just how long does Smith have before his skillset diminishes and he becomes a depth player?
At this point in his career, Smith is likely just a stop-gap solution at cornerback. Any team looking to sign him likely has a young cornerback they’re developing into the starting role and will need Smith to help out before being pushed down the depth chart.
Review / Potential / Value / Chances to re-sign
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