Best remaining free agents: Offense
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It takes about a week for free agency to lose steam around the NFL. T.O.'s release gave it life again yesterday, but the majority of the best talent available is off the shelves. The remaining players are picked over, but there are still some bargains to be found. Let's look at my top ten offensive players
1. Terrell Owens, WR: Maybe you've heard of him.
2. Lance Moore, WR (Restricted free agent): He'll cost a second-round pick to acquire, but it may be worth it for this Wes Welker clone.
3. Byron Leftwich, QB: The quarterback market has included surprises, like Dan Orlovsky and J.T. O'Sullivan getting jobs before Leftwich. Maybe he's pushing hard for a chance to start.
4. Tra Thomas, T: With Khalif Barnes expected to sign with Oakland, Thomas may be the only starting-caliber tackle left. He's probably only good for another year or two, but there is value here.
5. Ronald Curry, WR: This highly athletic 29-year-old gained 1,444 receiving yards on some terrible Oakland teams between 2006-2007. He could be a dynamic third receiver.
6. D.J. Hackett, WR: The talented former Seahawk can't stay healthy, but he has a high ceiling in a West Coast system.
7. Marvin Harrison, WR: Only makes sense on the Colts; may retire.
8. Kevin Jones, RB: It's hard to tell if this former first-round talent has anything left after multiple surgeries, but he's worth a low-risk gamble.
9. Rex Grossman, QB: One of many first-round quarterbacks looking for work.
10. Bobby Engram, WR: Could still help teams move the chains.
Some other offensive names available that you'll recognize are listed here.
Quarterbacks
Jeff Garcia
Kyle Boller
J.P. Losman
Joey Harrington
Patrick Ramsey
Trent Green
Running Backs
Warrick Dunn
Deuce McAllister
DeShaun Foster
Rudi Johnson
Michael Pittman
Dominic Rhodes
Ahman Green
Wide Receivers
Joey Galloway
Reggie Williams
Shaun McDonald
Mike Furrey
Darrell Jackson
Jerry Porter
Drew Bennett
Brandon Lloyd
Tight Ends
L.J. Smith
Offensive Linemen
Jon Runyan
Eric Ghiacuc
Pete Kendall
Mark Tauscher
Mike Goff
(Okay, you probably haven't heard of most of these linemen. But linemen are people too!)
Comments
I've actually heard of every one of those o-linemen except that Eric Ghiacuc guy.
And my Great Kreskin impression: T.O. will end up in Seattle.
Posted by: Robert O. | March 6, 2009 03:47 PM
seattle.. really? well he is running out of teams. oak now being out is a suprise.
btw.. yes, somethings is strange about leftwich still being available.
Posted by: scott c | March 6, 2009 05:18 PM
Grossman above Garcia? Really?
Posted by: drunkmonkey | March 6, 2009 09:45 PM
Wow!! T.O. to the Bills?!? This season is already getting VERY interesting.
Posted by: JTN | March 7, 2009 07:46 PM
Chargers needs to sign runyan or Thomas for the right takle
Posted by: Dez nutz | March 8, 2009 03:57 PM
Detroit should boost their linemen and not draft a QB #1 overall. Have they learned nothing about QBs that go #1?
Instead they should sign Leftwich and trade up their #20 overall pick and get a QB there if they still felt the need.
Honestly who ever is QB here will end up on their back ALOT.
Stafford should not go #1 overall.
Posted by: LT | March 13, 2009 09:27 AM