By Brent Sobleski | B/R
The hope for every NFL team is one key free-agent signing will push it to the next tier of success.
Franchises should never build through free agency, but a well-placed veteran can make a significant impact. For example, Tyrann Mathieu's addition to the Kansas City Chiefs lineup helped create a Super Bowl-caliber defense.
Judicious signings can create an advantage.
Before going any further, one must acknowledge certain big-name targets will never hit the open market. It's hard to envision quarterbacks Dak Prescott, Drew Brees and Tom Brady playing for any other team. Current teams will also desperately try to re-sign some of their best players at other positions before they become available to the rest of the league.
Furthermore, the idea of an "ideal target" in free agency insinuates the inclusion of a player not previously with the team. New additions bring excitement to potentially fill problem areas.
As such, the following are perfect free-agent matches.
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