Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on July 26, 2011, 9:40 AM EDT
It’s never too late to put together a big ol’ free agent list.With the insanity already starting, it would be too late to post it any later than this Tuesday morning.
Here are my Top 80 free agents, with comments limited to the top 40 so I can get back to cranking out rumors before Florio yells at me.
This list was made with players that are free agents before any cuts are officially announced.
1. Nnamdi Asomugha, Raiders CB: A Hall of Fame player still in his prime. Rare.
2. Johnathan Joseph, Bengals CB: Hardly Asomugha, but Joseph has Pro Bowl-caliber playmaking skills at a young age.
3. Santonio Holmes, Jets WR: Arguably one of the 10 best receivers in football. Could explode on a pass-first team.
4. Charles Johnson, Panthers DE: There is some concern he’s a one-year wonder, but Johnson’s ability to get to the quarterback stands out in this class.
5. Zach Miller, Raiders TE: One of the most complete tight ends in football just entering his prime.
6. DeAngelo Williams, Panthers RB: He can play all three downs and is effective in any down and distance situation.
7. Cullen Jenkins, Packers DL: A versatile lineman that can disrupt on all three downs.
8. Marshall Yanda, Ravens G: Position flexibility and toughness will make this unknown player rich.
9. Ahmad Bradshaw, Giants RB: A wildly underrated playmaker who has improved dramatically in his career.
10. Sidney Rice, Vikings WR: No. 1 receiver skills, but plenty of risk here.
11. Tyson Clabo, Falcons T: Plug him in as your right tackle for at least a few years.
12. Doug Free, Cowboys T: Surprisingly good play in 2010 will make him costly for the Cowboys to keep.
13. Braylon Edwards, Jets WR: Overrated. Even on this list.
14. Ray Edwards, Vikings DE: How will he fare without Jared Allen and the Williams Wall attracting attention? May get overpaid.
15. Ike Taylor, Steelers CB: A solid cornerback, but the Steelers rarely let players leave too early. Expect one more good year, two is a bonus.
16. Matt Roth, Browns LB: A complete outside linebacker that still hasn’t uncorked his pass-rushing potential.
17. Davin Joseph, Bucs G: A lot of different opinions out there on Joseph. He’s a mauler in the run game.
18. Aubrayo Franklin, 49ers DT: A quick solution for teams needing a run stopper. Perhaps a late career Pat Williams.
19. Brandon Mebane, Seahawks DT: Plenty of upside for this run stopper. A boom or bust pick.
20. Eric Weddle, Chargers S: A lot of teams need a safety that can cover.
21. Mathias Kiwanuka, LB/DE: If not for his neck injury, he’d be ranked in the top five on this list. Worth a gamble.
22. Robert Gallery, Raiders G: A more-than-capable starter at guard.
23. Antonio Cromartie, Jets CB: He’s never going to be better than he was for Rex Ryan, and he wasn’t that good then.
24. Kevin Boss, Giants TE: The poor man’s Zach Miller. He’s easily better than half the starters in the league because of his complete game.
25. Justin Blalock, Falcons G: Young starting guards tend to get overpaid in free agency.
26. Barett Ruud, Bucs LB: Perhaps he’s not a huge playmaker, but you’ll get leadership and production from Ruud.
27, Harvey Dahl, Falcons G: If you want to inject your line with a little nastiness, Dahl is your guy.
28. Steve Smith, Giants WR: Like Kiwanuka, he’d be far higher (top 10) if not for any injury. A worthwhile risk because he should be great in 2012 and beyond.
29. Stephen Tulloch, Titans LB: Can do a lot of things as a starting linebacker.
30. Paul Posluszny, Bills LB: The Bills seem serious about keeping him.
31. Roman Harper, Saints S: He’s not great in coverage, but don’t let one playoff game fool you. Harper is a quality starter.
32. Jason Babin, Titans DE: A tricky evaluation coming off a career year.
33. Carlos Rogers, Redskins CB: He’s shown flashes, but struggles with consistency. The right coach could make a big difference.
34. Matt Hasselbeck, Seahawks QB: Can still play at a high level if surrounded by the right piece. Not a long-term solution.
35. Santana Moss, Redskins WR: Still highly productive. A smart player.
36. Jermon Bushrod, Saints T: Probably worth more to the Saints than anyone else, but a league avearage left tackle. That has value.
37. Steve Breaston, Cardinals WR: An injury risk but speed kills. He could make a big difference to a wideout group.
38. Ronnie Brown, Dolphins RB: Can handle short-yardage and third downs equally well. Still plenty of value as a rotational back.
39. Darren Sproles, Chargers RB: Reggie Bush’s skill set (or better) without the drama.
40. Matt Light, Patriots T: A fine short-term solution for teams needing blind side help.
41. James Jones, Packers WR
42. Jared Gaither, Ravens T
43. Dashon Goldson, 49ers S
44. Lance Moore, Saints WR
45. Josh Wilson, Ravens CB
46. Quintin Mikell, Eagles S
47. Joseph Addai, Colts RB
48. Malcom Floyd, Chargers WR
49. Michael Huff, Raiders S
50. Clint Session, Colts LB
51. Quincy Black, Bucs LB
52. Cedric Benson, Bengals RB
53. Shaun Ellis, Jets DE
54. Willie Colon, Steelers T
55. Dawan Landry, Ravens S
56. Chris Carr, Ravens CB
57. Mike Sims-Walker, Jaguars WR
58. Kevin Burnett, Chargers LB
59. Kirk Morrison, Jaguars LB
60. Jammal Brown, Redskins T
61. Marc Bulger, Ravens QB
62. Jason Snelling, Falcons RB
63. Bo Scaife, Titans TE
64. Stewart Bradley, Eagles LB
65. Alex Smith, 49ers QB
66. James Anderson, Panthers LB
67. Manny Lawson, 49ers LB
68. Barry Cofield, Giants DL
69. Cliff Avril, Lions DL
70. Richard Marshall, Panthers CB
71. Plaxico Burress, Giants WR
72. Melvin Bullitt, Colts S
73. Brandon Jackson, Packers RB
74. Tommie Harris, Bears DL
75. Ricky Williams, Dolphins RB
76. Daryn Colledge, Packers G
77. Drayton Florence, Bills CB
78. Le’Ron McClain, Ravens FB
79. Ernie Sims, Eagles LB
80. Randy Moss, Titans WR
Just missed: Leroy Harris, Leroy Hill, Mark Clayton, Tarvaris Jackson, Brodney Pool, Cadillac Williams, Justin Durant, Andre Carter, Clinton Portis, Jerious Norwood, Jerome Harrison, Kevin Smith, Terrell Owens, Tiki Barber, Tyler Thigpen, Brodie Croyle.
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