by Wide receiver has become the dominant position in all of fantasy football as young players like it Justin Jefferson, Yes’Marr Chase and CeeDee lamb (to name a few) make the stat sheets shine. Unfortunately, NFL teams looking to make a splash at this position will find it difficult to do so by next season. The free agent market is a bit weak heading into the 2023 off-season. One of the most attractive options could be JuJu Smith-Schuster, who only signed a one-year contract with the Chiefs in 2022.
The veteran is just 26 years old and has shown in the past that he can be productive. However, from a fantasy perspective in Kansas City, he didn’t live up to expectations. He hit a WR27 finish with 78 catches, 933 yards and three touchdowns. Regardless, his age and skills and a weak market will make JuJu attractive.
After a season with the Chiefs, JuJu Smith-0Schuster will be a post-Super Bowl free agent.
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Here are five teams that could have wide receiver needs and would be interesting places for Smith-Schuster to land next season. Let’s start in Dallas.
Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys traded Amari Cooper last offseason in hopes that Michael Gallup would emerge as the No. 2 wideout. It did not happen. If Dallas really wants to help Dak Prescott and improve his offense in a division that has proven to be one of the best in the NFL, snagging another playmaking receiver to pair with Lamb and Gallup is a must. Smith-Schuster would be a good option for Prescott and the Cowboys on an explosive offensive attack, especially if they lose Dalton Schultz.
New England Patriots
The Patriots could lose Jakobi Meyers and Nelson Agholor as free agents, allowing them to seek free agency for a wideout. Smith-Schuster, who was linked with New England last offseason, could be called in as one of the best passing options alongside DeVante Parker and Tyquan Thornton. There are some questions about Mac Jones and quarterback position, but let’s look at the teams that could offer Smith-Schuster the most goals. The Patriots fit the bill.
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Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens always seem to need a wide receiver, right? And this isn’t the first time Smith-Schuster has been mentioned as a possible option. The jury is still out on whether Rashod Bateman is a pro, and their top wideout of 2022, Demarcus Robinson, is a free agent. Smith-Schuster knows the AFC North from his time in Pittsburgh, for Lamar Jackson he would be one of the top three options in passing attack.
New York Giants
Last time the Giants added a big-name wide receiver, things didn’t go so well. In fact, if you say “Kenny Golladay” in the Big Apple, you’ll get dirty looks. Regardless, the G-Men have Sterling Shepard, Darius Slayton, Richie James, and Marcus Johnson, all of whom are slated as free agents. Assuming the team retains both Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley, Smith-Schuster could come in and become their number one wide receiver. It’s a beautiful landing spot for its real and imaginative value.
Chicago Bears
Is there any team in the NFL that relies more on wide receivers than the Bears? Your “No. 1” wideout, Darnell Mooney, is coming off an ankle injury and really isn’t a true alpha receiver. N’Keal Harry and Byron Pringle are slated to become free agents and leave the team with Mooney, Chase Claypool and Equanimous St. Brown. If Chicago added Smith-Schuster, it would improve their delayed pass attack and give Justin Fields a much-needed possession receiver to target in the air attack.
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