The 10 worst deals in 2015 NFL Free Agency

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Dec 28, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith, Sr. (89) cannot make the catch as Cleveland Browns cornerback Buster Skrine (22) is called for pass interference in the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports

8. Buster Skrine, New York Jets

Contract: 4 years, $25 million

If the Cromatrie deal was a bad move for the Jets, how to do describe the Skrine contract? I’m not sure there are adjectives that fit here that won’t anger New York fans. This deal is just awful.

The biggest part of this is that Skrine isn’t particularly good. He’s a below average player who was just given a well above average contract. On top of that, he won’t play much on a team that has three cornerbacks on it that are significantly better than he is. The Jets just gave $25 million to a guy who’ll be a dime back most of the year.

7. Julius Thomas, Jacksonville Jaguars

Contract: 5 years $46 million

$46 million for a tight end is a lot of money, especially a TE who can’t block. It is also a lot for a guy whose former teammates questioned if he actually loved football or was just in it for the paycheck.

Thomas is undoubtedly a great talent, but that is a lot of money for a guy who didn’t always give full effort for a playoff team. What is he going to do for a Jaguars team that’s wallowing below .500? I’m not sure Jacksonville fans want to know the answer to that question.

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