Chris Conte

Chris Conte

35-Year-Old SafetyS
 Free Agent  
2024 Fantasy Outlook
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$Signed a two-year, $5 million contract with the Buccaneers in March of 2017.
Diagnosed with torn PCL
STampa Bay Buccaneers
Knee - PCL
September 26, 2018
Conte is expected to require six weeks to recover from a torn PCL in his knee, which he sustained during Monday's 30-27 loss to the Steelers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Schefter relays that Conte probably shouldn't have played in the contest, but the safety "gutted it out" for the team before bowing out after playing 11 snaps. The Buccaneers placed Conte on injured reserve Tuesday, which will keep him out of action for a minimum of eight weeks. Assuming Schefter's timeline is accurate, Conte should return to full health by the second half of the season and merit consideration for an activation from IR.
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Measurables Review
How do Chris Conte's measurables compare to other safeties?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"
 
Weight
203 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.52 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.19 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.01 sec
 
Vertical Jump
35.5 in
 
Broad Jump
127 in
 
Bench Press
18 reps
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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A holdover from the Lovie Smith era, Conte continues to find his way onto the roster. The Bucs exercised their team option on the veteran for 2018 after he posted a solid 77 stops (62 solo), a career-best three forced fumbles, one pick and eight passes defensed over 16 games last season. Given his above-average tackling ability and penchant for getting his hands on the ball, Conte has proven a valuable IDP asset for much of his career. That should hold true again to an extent this coming season, although a challenge to his starting job from 2017 second-round pick Justin Evans - impressive in his own right as a rookie - is to be expected.
Brought in as depth by former Bucs head coach Lovie Smith two seasons ago, Conte proved effective enough over the last pair of campaigns to return on a two-year, $5 million contract in the offseason. The veteran has played both strong and free safety in Tampa, but projects as the starter at the latter with the offseason acquisition of J.J. Wilcox. Conte provided solid IDP production while defending both the run and pass in 2016, racking up 69 tackles (59 solo), a fumble recovery, five passes defensed and two interceptions, including one pick-six. He'll likely be deployed in the same manner in the coming season, and given that he'll be in defensive coordinator Mike Smith's system for the second consecutive year, he could see an uptick in his overall numbers.
The veteran safety, a protege of former head coach Lovie Smith, was nevertheless brought back by the new regime on a one-year deal in March. Conte has validated that move on numerous occasions throughout the offseason and early in training camp, frequently attacking the ball and recording multiple interceptions against the first-team offense. His hold on the starting free safety spot appears secure, which will give Conte abundant opportunity to amass his typically solid tackle numbers while also making plays on the ball from his center field position.
Conte was added this offseason in free agency as a veteran presence to help guide what is otherwise a complete youth movement. Conte started 52 games over his four years with the Bears and recorded 43 tackles and three picks in 12 games last season. The departure of Dashon Goldson should open the door for Conte to compete with Bradley McDougald, D.J. Swearinger and Major Wright for a starting safety spot.
Conte provided decent IDP production as a 16-game starter at safety in 2013, netting 89 tackles, three interceptions and two forced fumbles. However, it was his lapses in coverage that made him more of a liability at the position from a real-life standpoint, with his blown assignment on the game-winning touchdown by the Packers' Randall Cobb in Week 17 ultimately costing the Bears a playoff berth. Offseason shoulder surgery kept Conte out of OTAs and minicamp, and with the team beefing up its safety corps through free agency and the draft, he may no longer have the inside track on a starting job heading into training camp.
Conte made dramatic improvements during his sophomore campaign, nearly doubling his tackle total and chipping in with two interceptions and five pass breakups. He showed some vulnerability over the top but should continue to rank among the team's tackle leaders while causing the occasional turnover.
After nine starts where he recorded an impressive 47 tackles, Conte figures to open the year as the starter despite missing the final few games with a foot injury. He'll have a great opportunity to put up fantasy number while playing centerfield in the Cover-2 defense.
Conte is versatile enough to play both free or strong safety, but the third-round pick is going to struggle finding playing time behind starters Chris Harris and Major Wright.
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Facing two-month absence
STampa Bay Buccaneers
Knee - PCL
September 25, 2018
The Buccaneers placed Conte (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday.
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Out for remainder of Monday's game
STampa Bay Buccaneers
Knee
September 24, 2018
Conte has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against the Steelers after sustaining a knee injury.
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Listed as active Monday
STampa Bay Buccaneers
September 24, 2018
Conte (knee) is active for Monday night's game against the Steelers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
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Questionable for Monday
STampa Bay Buccaneers
Knee
September 22, 2018
Conte (knee) was a full participant in practice Saturday but is questionable for Monday's game against the Steelers, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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Exits game with knee injury
STampa Bay Buccaneers
Knee
September 16, 2018
Conte is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Eagles due to a knee injury, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
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