Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox wrote a piece on Monday discussing NFL players who are poised to reset the market with their new contracts.
New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez was featured by Knox, who predicted that Gonzo will land a four-year, $121 million deal.
"(Gonzalez) was taken in the first round of the 2023 draft, 12 spots after Seahawks standout corner Devon Witherspoon," Knox wrote.
"There's a non-zero chance that whichever franchise signs its cornerback first will get the more "team-friendly" deal. That's how things played out with cornerbacks Derek Stingley Jr. and Sauce Gardner, who were the third and fourth overall picks, respectively, in the 2022 draft."
"Stingley agreed to an extension in March of last year that was worth $30 million annually. Gardner then signed a deal worth $30.1 million per year in July," Knox continued.
"Gonzalez can also make a case for topping the contracts of Stingley and Gardner. The 23-year-old has been a top-tier cover corner, when healthy, since entering the league. He has allowed an opposing passer rating below 80.0 in coverage in each of the past two seasons, and he played a massive role in New England's latest Super Bowl run."
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