More on my guy Jeron (from January 29, 2015):
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Jeron Johnson, S, Seattle Seahawks; Age: 26.
The hard-hitting safety was signed by the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2011, and he has been the team's top backup at the position in the time since. Multiple league sources said at least one NFC team tried to trade for him during the past few seasons, so even as a backup, Johnson has drawn the watchful eye of other clubs. That's a good sign for his market as a free agent, should he become available.
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Roy Helu among free-agent sleepers this offseason - NFL - ESPN
I admit it; I want this guy bad. In addition to his potential, he appears to be a good character guy. Given the buzz he generated in advance of the market opening, and the ability he has flashed in very limited playing time, I think that he is likely (1) going to turn into a real steal for somebody; (2) to be an upgrade over anybody currently on our roster; and (3) to be more than another "Just A Guy" safety (maybe not all-pro or regular pro-bowler but pretty much the next tier down from that). Finally, he makes drafting Langdon much less of a priority (both are SS with some FS ability).
Obviously, given his lack of playing time, all of this is speculation and counting on him to be all of the above is risky. At the same time, it is speculation consistent with a lot of other folks who have better info than any of us and a risk that more than one or two teams seem willing to take.
Regardless, I am betting he doesn't sign today. Scot McC will make him a solid, competitive offer but nothing outrageous. If the buzz on him is real, Jax has the resources to outbid us and probably will if his former coach Gus Brady (former Seattle DC, now Jax HC)
really wants him. I don't know the status of Jax's DB's - Anyone know if they are in need?
As I said, based on his alleged potential and the going rate for safeties, a reasonable contract for this guy would probably be in the 2.5-3.0M range but I can see teams going higher. Ultimately, in Scot I trust.