It is no big secret that offseason player acquisitions carry with them at least some kind of inherent risk, a “boom or bust” potential that can primarily be related to how well a player fits into a team's system of operation. So, teams should pay close attention and be sure to cast players in a familiar role, one they have been successful in before, and avoid forcing them into a scheme that is ill-suited for their skill set.
Here, we look at two of the top cornerbacks in the NFL and examine why the acquisitions of Byron Jones and Darius Slay could yield drastically different results despite their similarly high price tag.