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Sunday, June 30, 2013

Top Ten remaining free agents

We're getting closer to beginning of training camp and there are still plenty of talented veteran free agents on the market. Here are my Top Ten available free agents:

1. John Abraham, DE: He may be 35 years old but Abraham is coming off a season in which he recorded 10 sacks and forced six fumbles. The 13 year veteran still has plenty left in the tank and could be lethal if used as a situational pass rusher.
2. Eric Winston, OT: It's surprising that Winston hasn't been signed yet when you consider the number of teams that could use some help at left or right tackle. He'll more than likely be signed by Summer's end but a player of his caliber is usually on an NFL roster this time of year.
3. Kerry Rhodes, FS: Rhodes was released by the Cardinals after an impressive season in 2012 where he recorded four interceptions. Rhodes has always been a solid safety and could start for a number teams. He'll be 31 by the start of the regular season and will probably receive some training camp invites.
4. Brandon Lloyd, WR: Lloyd was released after one disappointing season in New England. He was reported to have been a bad locker room guy while with the Patriots and hasn't garnered any attention since his release. Still, Lloyd is a talented receiver who can still provide quality play.
5. Richard Seymour, DL: Seymour seems to have set the bar at a certain number in regards to a contract. He's said that if no teams are willing to sign him to the contract which he wants that he has no problem retiring. There have been reports that he and the Falcons have been in discussions but the talks seem to have hit a speed bump.
6. Brandon Moore, OG: Moore is probably most known for his part in the infamous "butt fumble" last season. Which is unfortunate because he's a hell of a football player. He's 33 years old but offensive lineman have a pretty long shelf life in the NFL and it never hurts to have a wise veteran lineman on your team.
7. Vonta Leach, FB: Leach was cut by the Ravens and has attracted several teams' interest. As far as true full backs go, there aren't many in the league better than Leach. He's like a bulldozer, running over anything in his path. He remains unsigned but recently said that he feels the Dolphins are the best fit for him.
8. Beanie Wells, RB: Beanie Wells is just four years removed from being picked in the first round. He's been inconsistent and injuries have hampered him throughout his career. But the fact that he's just 24 years old and has plenty of untapped potential should intrigue a number of teams, as long as he's healthy.
9. Willis McGahee, RB: An infusion of youth at running back in Denver sent McGahee searching for a new home. He suffered a knee injury that cut his 2012 campaign short but he's overcome injuries before and as a Bronco he showed he can still play at a high level. Likely no longer a starting back, he could provide quality depth to a team that lacks it; like the Buccaneers.
10. Vince Young, QB: Young hasn't played in the league since 2011. At 30 years old he's still young. He's always been a very talented player and has a record of 31-19 in his career. I don't know why he hasn't received more interest from all the teams whose quarterback situations are in shambles. Jamarcus Russell has received interest from teams as he attempts his comeback so I have to believe that Young should be able to do the same.

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