* My rankings do not have any reflection on the amount of money they will recieve
1. Jimmy Graham TE New Orleans Saints: Jimmy Graham will not hit the market. The Saints will have the ability to use the franchise tag, or make him the highest paid tight end in the league.
2014 Team: New Orleans Saints
Contract: 9 years 95 million
2. Brian Orakpo OLB Washington Redskins: In my opinion, Brian Orakpo will not be a Washington Redskin barring the use of the Franchise Tag. But, that is where thing get dicey because their is a good chance Redskins play a little “Tag Your it” with Orakpo.
2014 Team: Washington Redskins
Contract: Franchise Tag (1 year 9.5 million)
3. T.J Ward S Cleveland Browns: T.J Ward is a very special player, he can do alot of things many others can’t. In a defense that has alot of young talent, he can be a franchise player.
2014 Team: Cleveland Browns
Contract: 5 years 44 million
4. Greg Hardy DE Carolina Panthers: Greg Hardy is not up to that 10 Million per year spot yet. Panthers need him though, he fits perfectly next to Star and Charles Johnson.
2014 team: Carolina Panthers
Contract: 4 years 32 million
5. Jairus Byrd S Buffalo Bills: Jairus Byrd has a one-way ticket out of Buffalo, and where he is headed is unknown. I think the Jets fit perfectly, they desperately need a impact safety.
2014 Team: New York Jets
Contract: 6 years 54 million
6. Alterraun Verner CB Tennessee Titans: The Titans would love to keep Verner, but I just don’t think that is in the cards. I think Verner suits better elsewhere.
2014 team: Cleveland Browns
Contract: 5 years 40 million
7. Michael Johnson DE Cincinnati Bengals: The Bengals are not in the market of keeping Johnson, they would love too but it will not happen. He will get alot more money elsewhere.
2014 Team: Atlanta Falcons
Contract: 3 years 24 million
8. Eric Decker WR Denver Broncos: Eric Decker could make up to 9 million dollars per year. But, with the Broncos the way they are, if Manning does hang around and passes the physical. Decker will take a discount to come back.
2014 Team: Denver Broncos
Contract: 2 years 13 million
9. Randy Starks DT Miami Dolphins: Starks will be a hot commodity due to the fact that every other DT option seems to be coming off an injury.
2014 team: Miami Dolphins
Contract: 3 years 25.5 Million
10. Michael Bennett DE Seattle Seahawks: Bennett was working on a 1 year deal, and he was definitely working. He put up 8.5 sacks and 31 tackles, he is ready for a contract.
2014 team: Baltimore Ravens
Contract: 4 years 34 Million
11. Eugene Monroe OT Baltimore Ravens: Monroe dealt with a mid-season trade from the Jaguars to the Ravens. I believe he has taken a semi-step back but we will see.
2014 Team: Baltimore Ravens
Contract: 2 years 11 million
12. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie CB Denver Broncos: He signed a 1 year deal last year to regain his value; It was a good decision by him. He has now set himself up to arguably be the second best corner on the market, but don’t know if he will be paid that way.
2014 Team: Indianapolis Colts
Contact: 4 years 25 million
13. Alex Mack C Cleveland Browns: Alex Mack has proven to be a top 5 center in this league. Big frame with quick feet is a good combo no matter what scheme your run.
2014 team: Cleveland Browns
Contact: 1 Year 9.8 million( Franchise Tag)
14. Brent Grimes CB Miami Dolphins: Grimes signed a 1 year deal coming off an injury and had a great season. Really filled a good role taking out the opposing teams best wide receiver.
2014 team: Miami Dolphins
Contract: 5 years 35 million
15. Jason Worilds OLB Pittsburgh Steelers: Worilds really turned it on towards the end of the season. He finished with 8.0 sacks and 63 tackles, and provided a great edge rush that the Steelers needed. But, he will fall out of the Steelers price range.
2014 Team: New York Jets
Contract: 3 years 21 million
16. Jared Veldheer OT Oakland Raiders: Veldheer is coming off a injury ridden year. The Raiders would love to keep him and I believe he would love to stay with them.
2014 team: Oakland Raiders
Contract: 2 years 15 million
17. Henry Melton DT Chicago Bears: Melton is coming off an injury year also, so he will be in position for a 1 year deal.
2014 team: Dallas Cowboys
Contract 1 year 5 million
18. Lamarr Houston DE Oakland Raiders: Houston had a breakout year in which he tallied 6 sacks and 69 tackles. He is ready for that long term contract and the Raiders are in the market to give it to him.
2014 team: Oakland Raiders
Contract: 4 years 24 million
19. Captain Munnerlyn CB Carolina Panthers: Carolina really found a gem this past season in Captain. He seemed like he turned into a vocal leader of that defense.
2014 team: Carolina Panthers
Contract: 3 years 23 million
20. Aqib Talib CB New England Patriots: Talib seemed to be inconsistent this year with the injuries he suffered. Yet, when he was on the field it seemed he was a top 3 corner in this league.
2014 team: New England Patriots
Contract: 4 years 28 million
For number 21-50 the players will be listed with the following format. Player Name,Position, 2013 team: New Team,New Contract.
21. Jason Hatcher, DT, Dallas Cowboys: Chicago Bears (2 years 13 million)
22. Jordan Gross OT Carolina Panthers: Retirement
23. Vontae Davis CB Indianapolis Colts: Indianapolis Colts (4 years 28 million)
24. Dennis Pitta TE Baltimore Ravens: Baltimore Ravens (Franchise Tag)
25. Arthur Jones DE Baltimore Ravens: Cincinnati Bengals ( 2 years 9 million)
26. Knowshon Moreno RB Denver Broncos: Denver Broncos ( 2 years 12 million)
27. Golden Tate WR Seattle Seahawks: Detroit Lions ( 3 years 15 million)
28. Hakeem Nicks WR New York Giants: Oakland Raiders ( 4 years 24 million)
29. Branden Albert OT Kansas City Chiefs: Kansas City Chiefs ( 3 years 20 million)
30. Brandon Spikes ILB New England Patriots: Washington Redskins ( 2 years 11 million)
31. Paul Soliai DT Miami Dolphins: San Diego Chargers ( 1 year 4 million)
32. Donte Whitner S San Francisco 49ers: Buffalo Bills ( 3 years 19.5 million)
33. BJ Raji DT Green Bay Packers: Green Bay Packers ( 4 years 16 million)
34. Linval Joseph DT New York Giants ( Franchise Tag)
35. Sam Shields CB Green Bay Packers: New York Giants ( 2 years 8 million)
36. Walter Thurmond CB Seattle Seahawks: Green Bay Packers ( 3 years 12 million)
37. Geoff Schwartz G Kansas City Chiefs: Kansas City Chiefs ( 5 years 20 million)
38. Tyson Jackson DE Kansas City Chiefs: Buffalo Bills ( 2 years 7 million)
39. Justin Tuck DE New York Giants: New York Giants ( Retirement)
40. Travelle Wharton G Carolina Panthers: Carolina Panthers ( 2 years 7 million)
41. Antonio Smith DE Houston Texans: Seattle Seahawks ( 1 year 3.5 million)
42. Zach Streif OT New Orleans Saints: New York Giants ( 3 years 11 million)
43. Anthony Spencer DE/OLB Dallas Cowboys: New England Patriots ( 2 years 8 million)
44. Michael Vick QB Philadelphia Eagles: St. Louis Rams (1 year 4 million)
45. Karlos Dansby MLB Arizona Cardinals: Arizona Cardinals ( 1 year 5 million)
46. Julian Edelman WR New England Patriots: New England Patriots ( 3 year 13 million)
47. Anquan Boldin WR San Francisco 49ers: Buffalo Bills ( 2 years 8 million)
48. Jared Allen DE Minnesota Vikings: Oakland Raiders ( 3 years 14 million)
49. Jon Asamoah G Kansas City Chiefs: New York Jets ( 2 years 10 million)
50. Maurice Jones-Drew RB Jacksonville Jaguars: Tennessee Titans ( 2 years 8 million)
Notables:
Josh McCown QB Chicago Bears: Oakland Raiders ( 1 year 6.5 million)
Bernard Pollard S Tennessee Titans: Buffalo Bills ( 1 year 4 million)
Emmanuel Sanders WR Pittsburgh Steelers: New England Patriots ( 3 years 10 million)
Mark Sanchez QB New York Jets: San Francisco 49ers ( 1 year 2 million)
Shaun Phillips DE Denver Broncos: Denver Broncos ( 2 years 8 million)
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