Insider: Cardinals Team to Watch for Breece Hall

Jets running back Breece Hall is set to be the top player at his position entering free agency.

Hall, set to turn 25 later this offseason, touted the rock under LaFleur when he was the team's offensive coordinator in 2022.

"Hall's explosive-run percentage dropped last season, as did his average speed (based on GPS tracking), yet he still managed to rush for a career-high 1,065 yards. Since 2022, he ranks 10th among running backs in scrimmage yards (5,040)," wrote Cimini.

"Key number: He'll be only 25, one of the reasons why he would be one of the most coveted free agents. The Arizona Cardinals, coached by former Jets offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur, could be a potential suitor."

Hall is fresh off a 1,000-yard rushing season and is also a capable pass catcher coming out of the backfield.

Why Breece Hall Might Not Fit Cardinals Plans

Yet there's a few things preventing this marriage from happening, mostly concerning financials.

Hall's estimated annual average on Spotrac is $10.4 million — which isn't top of the position money, though Arizona would be sinking several millions of dollars into a position that's still devauled across the league even with its recent resurgence.

And while James Conner is indeed a prime cut candidate in Arizona, he's still on the roster as of now — alongside Trey Benson.

In fairness, Benson has shown flashes through his first two years of play but still very much has the jury out on him.

Hall would be a fun addition, but with other prominent holes needed to plug along the roster (multiple spots along the offensive to pave holes for a running back), perhaps allocating that money to other places on the team makes more sense.

The Cardinals would do well to strengthen the trenches with their cap space, and while Hall is surely a talented player, perhaps he's not the best suitor to turn things around in the desert.