2015 NFL Free Agency: Who Gets Nick Fairley? by Erik Lambert 1hr ago 
The Detroit Lions seem awfully confident that they have what it takes in order to retain star defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh. If that is the case, then one thing becomes perfectly clear — they won’t have anything left to keep fellow free agent Nick Fairley.Thus the question becomes where will the young defensive tackle land when 2015 NFL free agency opens? Make no mistake. In spite of the injury last season and questions about his work ethic, Fairley has the kind of rare ability teams covet. With that in mind, here are some places he could land.Atlanta FalconsRebuilding the defensive is now top priority for the Atlanta Falcons and new head coach Dan Quinn. It will likely start up front. They badly need more pass rushers, inside and outside. Not only is Fairley a great solution for them, it’s also a good destination for him because it gets him closer to his home in Alabama.Oakland RaidersConsidering the fact that the Oakland Raiders are players for Suh, it’s only logical they would have an eye for Fairley as well. They want to get an interior rush presence going in order to unlock the full potential of Khalil Mack on the outside. This is the kind of signing that would do it.Tampa Bay BuccaneersGiven the success the Lions enjoyed with Fairley and Suh together, why wouldn’t the Tampa Bay Buccaneers want to pair him with Gerald McCoy? That would given them a rare tandem of interior rushers to work with and perhaps force them to seek an edge rusher with their 1st overall pick in the draft, provided they aren’t sold on a quarterback.Chicago BearsThis one might be a more difficult sell at first since the Chicago Bears are shifting to a 3-4 defense under Vic Fangio. However, Nick Fairley was considered an excellent option as a 3-4 end when he was coming out of college and has all the skill to make the transition. Chicago needs more talent up front and he’s a great option.link
