CB Brent Grimes
Grimes was franchised this offseason, but was not extended long term. Grimes is one of the best cornerbacks in the league, allowing just 25 completions on 56 attempts (44.6%) for 258 yards (4.6 YPA), 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception, while deflecting 12 passes and committing 1 penalty. However, he’d be owed 12.72 million in 2013 if franchised again, which might be too cost prohibitive. However, if he can prove he can stay healthy over a 16 game season this year, the Falcons might not feel they have any other choice, even if it means cutting someone like Dunta Robinson (only 3 million of his 8 million in 2013 is guaranteed), to free up the cap space.
Likelihood: Somewhat unlikely
S William Moore
Safeties have been franchised 4 times in the last 2 seasons because of how cheap the safety franchise tag is (just 6.2 million in 2012). However, I don’t think Moore is quite yet on the level of Michael Huff, Tyvon Branch, Dashon Goldson, and Michael Griffin, all of whom have been franchised in the last 2 seasons. However, I won’t rule out the 2009 2nd round pick having a breakout season, in which case the Falcons could franchise him to prove it again.
Likelihood: Somewhat unlikely
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