2009 NFL Top 25 Free Agents Overall

3 February 2009

1. DT Albert Haynesworth. Age-28 ~ One of the top 2 defensive tackles in the NFL, Albert can play in any system but is ideal for the 4-3 which most teams still use as their base defense. The guy can do it all and is the premier free agent regardless of position this off season.
Possible Suitors - Titans, Broncos, Bucs, Lions

2. CB Nnamdi Asomugha. Age-28 ~ This guy doesn't get nearly the recognition he deserves playing for the dismal Raiders organization. Playing one of the most important positions in the league this guy will garner serious money and will be well worth it, he's one of the select "shutdown" corners we have in the league right now.
Possible Suitors - Chiefs, 49ers, Lions

3. DE/OLB - Julius Peppers. Age-29 ~ Yes, I put OLB next to Julius Peppers name and that's because he has said he wants to play in that defense as a rush linebacker. Can you imagine this guy playing OLB in the 3-4? I know offensive coordinators will dread the day that something like this happens. A 6'7 290lb freak who runs a sub 4.5 coming off the edge will give quarterbacks who face him the eebee jeebees.
Possible Suitors - Bucs, Cardinals, Broncos, Chiefs, Texans

4. DE/OLB Terrell Suggs. Age-26 ~ Suggs has been nothing but consistent since entering the league as a top 10 pick in 2003. Playing in the 3-4 his whole career, he also has the capabilities to play in the 4-3, and in todays NFL versatility is paramount.
Possible Suitors - Ravens, Dolphins, Cardinals, Chiefs, Bills

5. RB Brandon Jacobs. Age-27 ~ "Rhino" as i like to call him , Jacobs could very easily be ranked a spot or two higher, but the fact that the Giants won't let this guy go anywhere give him the #5 slot. At 6'4" 260lbs this is the guy linebackers in the NFL least want to tackle, probably because he is every bit as big as almost all of them. This guy brings an edge to your offense that nobody else in the league can bring.
Possible Suitors - Giants

6. QB Kurt Warner. Age-38 ~ A guy who is up in age, but obviously still one of the very best at his position. Warner could give a team a good year or two of excellent production but the Cardinals would be insane to let him walk, so assume he is going to retire in Arizona.
Possible Suitors - Cardinals, Bears, Vikings, 49ers

7. LB Ray Lewis. Age-34 ~ The "Godfather of the NFL" Ray Lewis will instantly make your entire defensive unit respectable. The things he will bring not only on the field, but off the field as well will command tons of money. I still can't imagine the Ravens letting this guy go. If the Cowboys or Redskins throw an ungodly amount of cash his way, Lewis is one of the few players in my mind that won't jump at that. Ray will want to go to a team that he knows will be among the elite, sorry Dallas.
Possible Suitors - Ravens, Broncos, Dolphins, Chargers, Cowboys

8. WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh. Age-31 ~ T.J. has been in Chad Johnson's shadow his whole career and wants to have a legit go around as a number one guy. The Giants are the first team that comes to mind with this guy if Plex is ineligible next season. Housh is a possession receiver who can bring toughness and consistency to your receiving core, but has had some questionable attitude problems in his career.
Possible Suitors - Bengals, Giants, 49ers, Titans

9. OT Jordan Gross. Age-29 ~ Jordan can play either left or right tackle and be a top 5-7 guy at each position. This guy will be the most sought after offensive lineman this year due to his ability to protect both a right and left hander's blindside.

10. G Jahri Evans. Age-26 ~ Evans is only 26 and never has missed a game in his career(48 games). Evans has been excellent with the Saints, getting better every year and plays with great technique. Teams will be all over this guy, none more then his current team the Saints.
Possible Suitors - Saints, Jaguars, Bengals, 49ers, Cowboys

11. C Jason Brown. Age-26 ~ Brown is a rising star at the center position and was the achor behind the Ravens dynamic rushing attack this season. Brown most likely isn't going anywhere but will have plenty of teams courting him for his services.
Possible Suitors - Ravens, Dolphins, Bills

12. TE Owen Daniels. Age-26 ~ Daniels is one of the most underrated tight ends playing the game today. He had 800+ yards receiving this past season and will only get better with age. This guy is in the mold of a Heath Miller or a Chris Cooley and is one of the top 6 tight ends playing today.
Possible Suitors - Texans, Falcons, Bengals, Lions

13. LB Karlos Dansby. Age-27 ~ Dansby can play middle or outside and is extremely athletic. A guy with his range and playmaking ability will be tough for Arizona to keep without a fight.
Possible Suitors - Cardinals, Lions, Rams, Falcons

14. LB LeRoy Hill. Age-26 ~ Hill is a speedy linebacker with underrated toughness. This guy can really lay the wood and if he gets into a cover-2 scheme will thrive.
Possible Suitors - Seahawks, Rams, Giants, Eagles

15. WR Lance Moore. Age-26 ~ Moore really burst onto the scene this past season under Sean Payton. This is a receiver who could be used in many different ways and will be a headache for a defensive coordinator due to his speed and keen route running. Only 5'9" Moore reminds me of Wes Welker and can make a big impact somewhere.
Possible Suitors - Saints, Bucs, Lions, Titans, 49ers

16. WR Antonio Bryant. Age-28 ~ Bryant has been such an up and down player his entire career and still needs to prove he can be a trusted teammate. Blessed with all the talent in the world, he has great hands and great athleticism with only average top end speed. Tampa will do everything it can to bring him back because he finally seems to found somewhere he is comfortable.
Possible Suitors - Bucs, Titans, Bears, Lions

17. LB Jonathan Vilma. Age-27 ~ Vilma stayed healthy for the Saints this season and was solid. He can still make plays using his great athleticism and big hitting ability. The Saints haven't had this from a linebacker in ages, so don't expect them to let him go anywhere.
Possible Suitors - Saints, Dolphins, Lions, Texans, Rams, Cowboys

18. CB Kelvin Hayden. Age-26 ~ A team looking for a young corner that has great ball skills will come calling for this guy. Playing in the cover-2 his whole career hurts his status, but this guy makes too many plays to be ignored. He is a poor man's Asante Samuel in that regard, and he hasn't reached his potential yet.
Possible Suitors - Colts, Bucs, Dolphins, Lions, Browns

19. RB Darren Sproles. Age-26 ~ Sproles brings versatility not only in the run game but the return game as well. An offensive coordinator who likes to get creative and have specific packages for certain guys will absolutely love this little spark plug type of player.
Possible Suitors - Chargers, Broncos, Patriots, Chiefs

20. C Jeff Saturday. Age-34 ~ Saturday is one of the best centers in the NFL, and appears to be breaking down a little bit physically. His age concerns me but a contender looking for a temporary fix at the center position look no further then this guy.

21. S Jermaine Phillips. Age-30 ~ Jermaine has had two season ending injuries in back to back seasons but still remains intriguing for a team needing a hard hitting playmaker in the secondary. With the safety position getting so much attention this season, Phillips is in luck.
Possible Suitors - Bucs, Bears, Broncos, Falcons

22. CB Dominique Foxworth. Age-26 ~ Dominique was a nickel in Denver for a couple seasons before getting a chance to become the #1 guy in Atlanta. He excelled this past season when he finally got to start and displayed great coverage ability. Teams can't get enough corners so a team will likely overpay for a fairly unproven player such as Foxworth.
Possible Suitors - Falcons, Ravens, Raiders, Patriots, Lions

23. OT Vernon Carey. Age-28 ~ Carey can play both tackle positions and will be highly sought after by a lot of teams due to the simple fact of the importance of the position. Carey is an athletic guy for his size and has started 48 consecutive games.
Possible Suitors - Dolphins, Lions, 49ers, Jaguars, Seahawks, Cowboys

24. DE Chris Canty. Age-26 ~ Canty is a huge 3-4 DE and with the league's affinity for this defense, his position is extremely valuable and also very overlooked. Canty will be one of the most solid pickups for a team this off-season if he bolts Dallas(I would).
Possible Suitors - Cowboys, Broncos, Packers, 49ers

25. LB Bryant McFadden. Age-27 ~ McFadden did a solid job covering Anquan Boldin in the Super Bowl and was even more solid throughout the season for the Steelers despite suffering a broken arm. Bryant likely isn't going anywhere but is a very physical corner who does everything well and only lacks great speed. I'm excited to see how much better this guy gets in the next couple seasons.
Possible Suitors - Steelers, Dolphins, Patriots, Browns, Lions


Bonus Players:
CB Phillip Buchanon. Age-28 ~ Good cover corner who has developed admirable skills against the run, the Bucs turned him into a willing hitter.
LB Bart Scott. Age-29 ~ Scott has had the benefit of playing next to Ray Lewis in his career, so his ability is in question but still is a very intriguing player.

By Brandon Thorn