New Orleans Saints: 3 reasons the team must re-sign safety Vonn Bell

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 05: Vonn Bell #24 of the New Orleans Saints runs towards the end zone after picking up a loose ball during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 05, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The runner's knee was ruled down and the play was reversed upon further review. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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Vonn Bell is only 25 years old.

The fourth-year pro out of Ohio State University has something that no other safety on the market has in this year’s free agency. Vonn Bell is not only among the most talented, but Bell is also the youngest safety available for teams to sign.

This will make him even more valuable because if a team can get a long term contract for Bell, they could get him into his prime years. The Saints need to extend Bell to a long term contract guaranteeing that his better years are ahead.

Which DBs are best behind the LOS? Sacks + QB hits + TFL since 2017.

Jamal Adams: 63
Mike Hilton: 46.5
Malcolm Jenkins: 33.5
Dez King: 32.5
Vonn Bell: 32

Hilton part of some elite company and doesn't play nearly as many snaps as those other guys. Elite run stuffing nickel CB.
— Alex Kozora (@Alex_Kozora) December 31, 2019

If he can only get better with age, the second-ranked free agent safety has a lot to offer to future teams. Bell, arguably with Bridgewater, will be the most sought after Saints’ free agent on the market in 2020.

Vonn Bell is coming off of his rookie contract (which was four years long) and is now ready to sign a stars type of contract. The Saints need to fork over the money.

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