New Orleans Saints: 3 free agent replacements for Eli Apple
Bradley Roby
Bradley Roby started his career in Denver and has since moved last year to Houston. He finished this year with the Texans with 38 tackles, 2 interceptions, a forced fumble, and a sack. Although Roby has never had a Pro-Bowl, he is still worth the sign.
Alongside Marshon Lattimore, Bradley Roby could thrive in the New Orleans Saints defense. With cornerbacks like Chris Harris, Jr. out there, one might wonder how Bradley Roby made this list.
Texans' defensive snap counts:
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) January 6, 2020
Zach Cunningham, Justin Reid, Benardrick McKinney, Gareon Conley and Bradley Roby all played 100 percent of the 85 defensive snaps against Bills. Whitney Mercilus next highest 84 percent
First of all, Roby is still in his 20s, Harris is not.
The Saints are looking for a counterpart to Marshon Lattimore, not a star corner that they have to pay over $20 million for. That type of money needs to go elsewhere, Roby would require less money and he is an easier sign.
Roby is the one player on this list that is meant to be a cheaper counterpart to Lattimore than he is a star corner to go along. If the Saints choose to spend their money elsewhere, they can still get Roby at a decent price.