Making the correct moves in free agency isn’t always about landing the biggest names. While signing a top-tier player like Jessie Bates can do wonders for your team, it’s tho under-the-radar signings that ultimately determine whether free agency was a success or failure.
Take someone like linebacker Kaden Elliss, who entered the league as a late-round draft choice in 2019. Elliss had been primarily featured on special teams until the start of the 2021 season when he started to get meaningful defensive snaps. Once his playing time increased, he became a consistent factor for New Orleans’ defense.
