Hi, with only one week of games(game) remaining, the off-season is pretty much upon us and one of the most important parts of the off-season is the free-agent signings, they can alter a teams whole next season if they sign an insane RB or a new QB. Here are the top free-agents this season:
1. Le'Veon Bell, RB, Steelers:
Bell is an insane RB. He had an amazing comeback season from injury and the Steelers have indicated that they are probably going to franchise tag Bell so they can negotiate a huge deal this coming football season. Franchise tagging is where a team has one tag and they can use it on someone to give them a high paid one year deal so that over the course of the season they can negotiate and try to get a huge deal so they can stay with the team. Sadly to other teams, the Steelers likely have him back for at least another year.
2. Kirk Cousins, QB, Redskins:
With a lot of teams in need of a QB this off-season and a pretty much elite QB coming out, he will be a hot commodity. Cousins had an insane season this past year which also was only 1 game short of the playoffs. Cousins is a great deep passer with amazing accuracy and any team in need of a QB will want him. I do think that the Redskins will re-sign him though.
3. Eric Berry, S, Chiefs:
Maybe the best safety in the league, Eric Berry is coming out of free-agency. Berry had cancer 2 seasons ago but made an incredible comeback last year winning him comeback player of the year. He was a great safety this season and is in the running for Defensive Player of the Year. Berry also is great at making pick 6s and that adds to his value. I expect the Chiefs to re-sign him.
4. Alshon Jeffery, WR, Bears:
This season was a fail for Jeffery. The QBs kept changing, then he had a nasty suspe
nsion. Things really haven't worked out with him and the Bears and I know they will be really trying to get things to work out but they won't. I don't know if Jeffery even wants to stay in Chicago where his talent is shining. Jeffery can be that top receiver everyone knows he is on a different team. The Bears will make a strong effort to re-sign him, but I don't think its happening.
5. Kawan Short, DT, Panthers:
Short as been unbelievable in the last 2 seasons. He has really shined on the Panthers D-line and has become one of the most feared defensive players in the league. Jumping all over the line he is a real monster for opposing teams. I don't know about this one but I guess I think he will stay with the Panthers.
6. Chandler Jones, DE, Cardinals:
Chandler Jones as proved to be a great player on any team after thriving with the Patriots and then the Cardinals. I won't say much about him because Coach Bruce Arians said that if the team can't sign him a big deal they will just franchise tag him.
7. Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, Giants:
Another great defensive end, Jason Pierre-Paul is crazy. He plays with an amputated finger after his fireworks inncident a few years ago. Before his recent surgery this guy was playing out of his mind for the Giants. No one thought he would ever be the same after his finger injury but he is still the same old JPP who I think will end up staying with the Giants.
8. Kevin Zietler, OG, Bengals:
After watching the Cowboys amazing O-line carry 2 rookies to an amazing season, many teams would like to replicate their O-line and they can do that with amazing OG Zietler who is playing out of his mind for a 26 year old. He will be hot this off-season and the Bengals will really try to re-sign him but I think it will be tough.
9. Martellus Bennett, TE, Patriots:
With Rob Gronkowski out most of the year, Bennett was the Pats top tight end and he played pretty well. He showed to be a pretty much elite TE and he will be a hot commodity on the free-agent market this off-season for pass catcher needy teams. I don't expect the Pats to be able to re-sign him as another team will likely pounce on him with a great offer.
10. Calais Campbell, DE, Cardinals:
This dude is scary when he lines up in front of you. He is huge standing at 6'8 and if that isn't enough he breaks free to the QB super easily and will destroy your o-line. This guy is a must-have on a good defense and will be a top player in the off-season. I expect him to re-sign with the Cardinals.
11. Stephon Gillmore, CB, Bills:
He turned into an elite CB this season, Gillmore was great on the Bills and made the Pro Bowl. He can be a top corner in this league if he keeps playing the way he is and I think that the Bills won't be able to get him back because other teams need CB's and this is the top corner on the market.
12. Terrelle Pryor, WR, Browns:
Pryor was a QB a year ago and now fast foward a year, he is one of the top receivers in the league. Pryor had an 1000 yard season after converting from QB to WR and working his way up the Browns receving depth chart before taking the no. 1 role. I assume Pryor will take a big deal and run away from Cleveland but the Browns may make a big offer to keep their rising star right where he is.
13. A.J. Bouye, CB, Texans:
Bouye has had a great first full starting season, playing like a solid corner that can stop receivers. He has under 2 full seasons of starts under his belt which may scare some teams, but there are teams who see him as a great corner and will look to offer him up. The Texans will probably take him back.
14. LeGarrette Blount, RB, Patriots:
What a season Blount has had. As a starting running back, Blount looks really good. He had an elite season that was just short of a pro bowl and he really got the Patriots run game going. I imagine the Patriots want him back, but with Dion Lewis and a first round pick that will probably turn into a running back, I'm not sure if he will stay in New England if he wants too much money.
15. Brandon Williams, DT, Ravens:
He was the leader of the Ravens top 3 run defense. He was great a stuffing up running backs because he is so huge and lots of teams are in the market for a big run stopper. Williams will be hot this off-season but the Ravens will probably re-sign him.
16. Melvin Ingram, LB, Chargers:
Ingram had a pretty decent season, becoming a top LB in this league. Teams see him as a top player at his position and I wouldn't be surprised if any team made him an offer.
17. Nick Perry, LB, Packers:
Perry had 11 sacks this season. That will be attractive to a lot of teams. The Packers will try to re-sign him and I think they will probably get him back though those 11 sacks make Perry a consideration to many teams.
18. D'onta Hightower, LB, Patriots:
With 2 of the Pats linebackers off to Cleveland and Arizona, they will look to keep Hightower who without, wouldn't have great linebackers anymore. The Pats' biggest priority will be to re-sign him.
19. Ricky Wagner, O-line, Ravens:
After a pretty good season with the Ravens, o-lineman needy teams will look to sign him. Its pretty simple.
20. Mike Glennon, QB, Buccaneers:
Most people don't kno Glennon, he is the backup QB for the Bucs but with so many teams needing QBs this off-season, he will actually be a very hot player on the market because he has such an intriguing arm.
Other notable free-agents: DeSean Jackson WR Redskins, Eddie Lacy RB Packers, Tony Jefferson S Cardinals, Donatari Poe DT Chiefs, TJ Lang OG Packers...more
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