Top 10 Free Agents per AJC

First FA ranking I've seen.....

1. RANDY MOSS, PATRIOTS WIDE RECEIVER


It wouldn't make much sense to leave the Patriots after a record-breaking start. However, the Patriots haven't been known to break the bank for free agents. Look for owner Bob Kraft to possibly make an exception this time.





2. ASANTE SAMUEL, PATRIOTS CORNERBACK


The former fourth-round pick out of Central Florida is about to hit the lottery. After getting slapped with the franchise tag instead of getting a long-term deal, Samuel is ready to get out of New England. He noticed how San Francisco made cornerback Nate Clements the $80 million man last season.





3. ALBERT HAYNESWORTH, TITANS DEFENSIVE TACKLE


He's not only a candidate for the Pro Bowl, but a candidate to be named All-Pro after a so-so start to his career. It's a contract year, and he's playing like it. The danger in giving him a big deal is that he might revert to his former low-key style of play.





4. ALAN FANECA, STEELERS LEFT GUARD


The price for offensive lineman got a little steep last season with Eric Steinbach (Cleveland), Leonard Davis (Dallas) and Derrick Dockery (Buffalo) all getting at least $16 million in guaranteed money on $49 million-plus contracts. The Falcons may just go after Michigan tackle Jake Long in the draft, since they appear headed for another top-10 pick.





5. BOB SANDERS, COLTS STRONG SAFETY


The anchor of the Colts defense is expected to sign an extension later this season to stay with the team. There isn't a harder hitter in the league.





6. MICHAEL TURNER, CHARGERS RUNNING BACK


Has flourished in a reserve role behind LaDainian Tomlinson. He's a big power back with speed and can catch the ball coming out of the backfield. Would be a featured back on several teams.





7. FLOZELL ADAMS, COWBOYS LEFT TACKLE


He's massive at 6 feet 7, 340 pounds and anchors the Cowboys line. The three-time Pro Bowl player is a 10-year veteran and getting long in the tooth at 32.





8. RYAN LILJA, COLTS LEFT GUARD


At 6-2, 290 pounds, he doesn't fit the Falcons prototype for bigger offensive linemen. But he's a tenacious run blocker and a big reason why Peyton Manning's uniform stays so clean.





9. DALLAS CLARK, COLTS TIGHT END


Might have to leave like Edgerrin James did two seasons ago. The Colts have taken care of their key players and may not have enough cash left over to make a competitive offer.





10. LANCE BRIGGS, BEARS LINEBACKER


The Washington Redskins made a play for Briggs last season while he was out griping about receiving the franchise tag. With the Bears not have a successful season, his price tag might be dropping.

 

How high is the likely price tag on Turner & :gulp: Lilja?

 

6-7-8-9 & 10

 

can you say "cap hell"? I knew you could.

 

I would love to see Bob Sanders in a Panthers uniform.

 

Dallas Clark is the guy we should go after. He's a playmaker who can take a big chunk of the heat off of Steve Smith. We've been a one man show for far too long.

 

If they sign Sanders long term, they'll franchise him.

 

He gets hurt all the time.

 

do this and I'd be happy:

Dallas Clark TE (though Chris Cooley might be cheaper)
Karlos Dansby SLB
Jake Scott RG
Gibril Wilson S (since our Safety spots are supposedly interchangable)

 

Chris Cooley signed an extension with Washington already.