Skrine is a sound NCB that, if healthy, has what it takes to keep this Bears defense. Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, DeAndre Hopkins, A.J. The (likely) loss of Bryce Callahan stings, but if Callahan gets 7M/y+ I think it justifies Skrine’s 5.5M/y. The last thing you want to do is have a free agent you signed off the street playing against D.K. With Seattle and Arizona as the team’s next two games, the 49ers will need all hands on deck at the cornerback position. He is available nearly a month into the season for a reason, though. Skrine was once known as a speedy, athletic cornerback who could help in man coverage. I think Lenoir is better suited outside, while Johnson should play inside if he does see the field. Nickle really is the new base defense in the NFL and having three good corners is a must. He played college football for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Also on the lock list is nickleback Buster Skrine, who played 68 of the time on their defense last year. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Skrine appeared in 12 games with Chicago during the 2020 seasons, where he allowed a completion percentage of 73.6% on 8.4 yards per target and surrendered four touchdowns.ĭeommodore Lenoir and Dontae Johnson rotated in the slot once Williams went down against the Packers. is an American football cornerback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. The 32-year-old cornerback has started 56 games in his career between the Browns, Bears, and the New York Jets. Skrine signed a three-year, $16.6 million contract with the Chicago Bears in free agency of 2019 but was released this past free agency. Fined 9,115 Unsportsmanlike Conduct (throwing a punch) against Jarvis Landry (MIA) Converted 3.75M of his 2016 salary into bonus, clearing 2.5M in cap space with New York (NYJ) Signed a 4 year 25 million contract with New York (NYJ) Signed a 4 year 2. With slot corner K’Waun Williams expected to miss a few weeks, at least, the team is signing veteran slot cornerback Buster Skrine to take his place. The 49ers have been banged up at a few positions but none more important than cornerback.
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