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New England Patriots: Top Five Free Agents Patriots Must Re-Sign This Offseason

By Michael Hudson

Dec 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) before the game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) before the game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /
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#5 Duron Harmon, FS

Jan 10, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots safety Duron Harmon (30) celebrates with safety
Jan 10, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots safety Duron Harmon (30) celebrates with safety /

Can you guess how this free agency period might work out for the Patriots?

Secondary is the name of the game here and the reason being is that their secondary played a pivotal role in their success this season as the league’s number one scoring defense. Harmon was always the third safety behind Devin McCourty and Patrick Chung, but he was exceptional in taking away a third of the field in Cover 3 situations.

Harmon is not likely to command top dollar due to his snap count, but one thing that could preclude the Patriots from resigning him is a team desperate for a safety that will pay him far more than his value. As tight end, and another impending free agent, Martellus Bennett said after the Super Bowl, “they overpay Super Bowl champions.”

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If that is the case with Harmon, expect the Patriots to let him walk.

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