At a glance, it’s easy to convince yourself that Jordan Phillips could be the next Akiem Hicks in the Vic Fangio defense. Both are gargantuan 330-plus pound athletes who have more than 10 sacks since 2015. Pass rush is always at a premium, and especially along the interior where it’s harder to find.
Dig a little deeper though, and there are plenty of reasons to be leery of this AFC East veteran.
What kind of contract could he get
It’s tough to say with complete certainty how the league’s 32 teams value Phillips.