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Here is a list of the top players currently heading towards free agency from nfl.com. Obviously many won't actually make it to free agency.

More details about each player is detailed in the article: https://www.nfl.com/news/top-51-free-ag ... -available
Top 51 NFL free agents of 2023: Lamar Jackson, Roquan Smith, Geno Smith headline early rankings

Rank 1
Lamar Jackson
Baltimore Ravens · QB · Age: 26

Rank 2
Roquan Smith
Baltimore Ravens · LB · Age: 26

Rank 3
Geno Smith
Seattle Seahawks · QB · Age: 32

Rank 4
Javon Hargrave
Philadelphia Eagles · DT · Age: 30

Rank 5
Orlando Brown
Kansas City Chiefs · OT · Age: 27

Rank 6
Tom Brady
Tampa Bay Buccaneers · QB · Age: 46

Rank 7
Chauncey Gardner-Johnson
Philadelphia Eagles · S · Age: 25

Rank 8
James Bradberry
Philadelphia Eagles · CB · Age: 30

Rank 9
Saquon Barkley
New York Giants · RB · Age: 26

Rank 10
Daron Payne
Washington Commanders · DT · Age: 26

Rank 11
Jessie Bates
Cincinnati Bengals · S · Age: 26

Rank 12
Odell Beckham
Free agent · WR · Age: 30

Rank 13
Mike McGlinchey
San Francisco 49ers · OT · Age: 28

Rank 14
Daniel Jones
New York Giants · QB · Age: 26

Rank 15
Dre'Mont Jones
Denver Broncos · DT · Age: 26

Rank 16
JuJu Smith-Schuster
Kansas City Chiefs · WR · Age: 26

Rank 17
Jamel Dean
Tampa Bay Buccaneers · CB · Age: 26

Rank 18
Jakobi Meyers
New England Patriots · WR · Age: 26

Rank 19
Zach Allen
Arizona Cardinals · DL · Age: 26

Rank 20
Tony Pollard
Dallas Cowboys · RB · Age: 26

Rank 21
Josh Jacobs
Las Vegas Raiders · RB · Age: 25

Rank 22
Marcus Davenport
New Orleans Saints · Edge · Age: 26

Rank 23
Evan Engram
Jacksonville Jaguars · TE · Age: 28

Rank 24
Jordan Poyer
Buffalo Bills · S · Age: 32

Rank 25
David Long
Tennessee Titans · LB · Age: 26

Rank 26
Jimmy Garoppolo
San Francisco 49ers · QB · Age: 31

Rank 27
Cameron Sutton
Pittsburgh Steelers · CB · Age: 28

Rank 28
Lavonte David
Tampa Bay Buccaneers · LB · Age: 33

Rank 29
Dalton Schultz
Dallas Cowboys · TE · Age: 27

Rank 30
Dalvin Tomlinson
Minnesota Vikings · DE · Age: 29

Rank 31
Yannick Ngakoue
Indianapolis Colts · Edge · Age: 28

Rank 32
Mike Gesicki
Miami Dolphins · TE · Age: 27

Rank 33
D.J. Chark
Detroit Lions · WR · Age: 26

Rank 34
Byron Murphy
Arizona Cardinals · CB · Age: 25

Rank 35
Brandon Graham
Philadelphia Eagles · Edge · Age: 35

Rank 36
Tremaine Edmunds
Buffalo Bills · LB · Age: 25

Rank 37
Ben Powers
Baltimore Ravens · OG · Age: 26

Rank 38
Poona Ford
Seattle Seahawks · DT · Age: 27

Rank 39
Nate Davis
Tennessee Titans · OG · Age: 26

Rank 40
Dalton Risner
Denver Broncos · OG · Age: 28

Rank 41
Rock Ya-Sin
Las Vegas Raiders · CB · Age: 27

Rank 42
Miles Sanders
Philadelphia Eagles · RB · Age: 26

Rank 43
Vonn Bell
Cincinnati Bengals · S · Age: 28

Rank 44
Kaleb McGary
Atlanta Falcons · OT · Age: 28

Rank 45
Drue Tranquill
Los Angeles Chargers · LB · Age: 28

Rank 46
Arden Key
Jacksonville Jaguars · Edge · Age: 27

Rank 47
Patrick Peterson
Minnesota Vikings · CB · Age: 33

Rank 48
Melvin Ingram
Miami Dolphins · Edge · Age: 34

Rank 49
Isaac Seumalo
Philadelphia Eagles · OG · Age: 29

Rank 50
Jadeveon Clowney
Cleveland Browns · Edge · Age: 30

Rank 51
Mike White
New York Jets · QB · Age: 28
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Had Deron Payne as my number-one guy when he came out. (Wasn't upset about Ropquan since I had him up there as well)

Hopefully, we can sign him and it will make the whole line better.

Tremain Edmunds. Man if someone lets this kid go he could be considered the best in the game. He is that good. Buffalo likes to use him as a spy and in pass coverage. They are keeping a rabid dog chained up. Sign him and let that dawg loose.

Dalton Risner is nothing special just consistent and dependable as they come. I believe he could be our starting RT or LG for the next 5 years. Mainly because I am in lust over the size and ability of RT Dawand Jones. People he would make Big Cat Williams not look as big. If this kid can drop 20 to 30 lbs look the hell out. We could be talking about one of the best RT in the game. His hands are reportable almost 12". That is flipping crazy. This kid is the definition of BOOM or ok. He is too good to be a bust.
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Going to be interesting to see how Poles approaches free agency. Lots of money available but lots of holes to fill. I'd like to see him throw the big bucks after OL and DT while also trying to reel in some DE help, maybe CB and S.
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We need at least 3 for the O line maybe 4
We need at least 3 for the D line.

Forget the rest of the roster - JAGs can fill in.
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If Payne is available in FA, I'd load up and give him a hefty deal to come here. He's a perfect fit for this defense and is still only 26 years old.
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Buckner is under contract to the Colts for at least another year and is 3 years older but knows this D. He might be cut or available in a trade. Javon Kearse is also a few years older but would be a fit.
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Grizzled wrote: Tue Jan 03, 2023 6:36 pm Buckner is under contract to the Colts for at least another year and is 3 years older but knows this D. He might be cut or available in a trade. Javon Kearse is also a few years older but would be a fit.
Javon Kearse is 47 years old.
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You'd expect Payne to be towards the top of our lists. Yannick Ngakoue has been really consistent in his career as well, loads of QB hits to go with his sacks which I love as it sets up interceptions... Any thoughts on him?

Also I see that Amos might be available, can we cut Jackson and bring him back to make amends for the earlier mistake?
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malk wrote: Wed Jan 04, 2023 5:50 am You'd expect Payne to be towards the top of our lists. Yannick Ngakoue has been really consistent in his career as well, loads of QB hits to go with his sacks which I love as it sets up interceptions... Any thoughts on him?

Also I see that Amos might be available, can we cut Jackson and bring him back to make amends for the earlier mistake?
Makes me wonder why Ngakoue hasn't stuck with one team but he's been fairly productive his entire career, I think theyneed to look at him. Why cut Jackson unless he can't physically perform? He really rebounded this year in his redefined role. Yes, he'll cost a fair amount but they have the cash.
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Grizzled wrote: Wed Jan 04, 2023 8:19 am
malk wrote: Wed Jan 04, 2023 5:50 am You'd expect Payne to be towards the top of our lists. Yannick Ngakoue has been really consistent in his career as well, loads of QB hits to go with his sacks which I love as it sets up interceptions... Any thoughts on him?

Also I see that Amos might be available, can we cut Jackson and bring him back to make amends for the earlier mistake?
Makes me wonder why Ngakoue hasn't stuck with one team but he's been fairly productive his entire career, I think theyneed to look at him. Why cut Jackson unless he can't physically perform? He really rebounded this year in his redefined role. Yes, he'll cost a fair amount but they have the cash.
I just hate Jackson's style of play. Give me a safety who makes touchdown saving tackles over interceptions every day of the week. And that's before considering how expensive interceptions are compared to a solid fundamentals guy like Amos.

But also ignore me, everyone else seems to think Jackson was ok this year so it might well be me just being wrong.
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Ngakoue good pasas rusher. Bad vs the run. That's why he is shipped around.
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EricTighe wrote: Fri Jan 06, 2023 5:39 am Ngakoue good pasas rusher. Bad vs the run. That's why he is shipped around.
Yeah he's a pass rusher only...you don't want him out there every down.
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If we could trade with the Colts, get Buckner in the deal, pick 4th and still get Anderson. That would be the ideal scenario. Sign Payne. You'd have one of the best DL's in the league and you've only spent about 1/3 of your cap space. If Poles does this right, we could end up with 5-6 players in the first three rounds, and Anderson, AND Buckner, and still have $70M+ to spend in FA.
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Bears Whiskey Nut wrote: Tue Jan 10, 2023 10:18 am If we could trade with the Colts, get Buckner in the deal, pick 4th and still get Anderson. That would be the ideal scenario. Sign Payne. You'd have one of the best DL's in the league and you've only spent about 1/3 of your cap space. If Poles does this right, we could end up with 5-6 players in the first three rounds, and Anderson, AND Buckner, and still have $70M+ to spend in FA.
It’s not entirely in Poles hands, he needs some luck to go his way too, but this is the dream
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Here are guys on each of the playoff teams:

Orlando Brown, OT - Chiefs
Jason Hargrave, DT - Eagles
Shaq Lawson, DE - Bills
Mike McGlinchey, OT - 49ers
Vonn Bell, S - Bengals
Garrett Bradbury, C - Vikes
Jawaan Taylor, OT - Jags
Lavonte David, LB - Bucs
Drew Tranquill, LB - Chargers
Leighton Vander Esch, LB - Cowboys
Marcus Peters, CB - Ravens
Saquon Barkley, RB - Giants
Mike Gesicki, TE - Miami
Poona Ford, DT -Seahawks

Hargrave is 29 but worth looking at for 3T. Brown, McGlinchey, Bradbury, and Taylor should be looked at for OL. Gesicki - don't know if premium WRs will be available and he can catch a lot of balls. Ford as a run stuffing 1T although there are other stout 1Ts who will be available.
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You forgot
Bills Tremaine Edmunds OLB.
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wab wrote: Tue Jan 03, 2023 10:59 pm
Grizzled wrote: Tue Jan 03, 2023 6:36 pm Buckner is under contract to the Colts for at least another year and is 3 years older but knows this D. He might be cut or available in a trade. Javon Kearse is also a few years older but would be a fit.
Javon Kearse is 47 years old.
He might not fit Poles' model of young and bargain basement but he should be good for at least 2 more years.
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I think Poles will target young, fast, and athletic players. I have a strong suspicion that Pollard will be a target of his
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duckherd50 wrote: Sun Jan 22, 2023 5:11 pm I think Poles will target young, fast, and athletic players. I have a strong suspicion that Pollard will be a target of his
Bernard Pollard is 38 years old.

Wait, I get it now.

Fritz Pollard is 129 years old. And dead.

Okay, okay, enough joking.

Bob Pollard is 65 years old. And baseball's his game. Plus drinking and rawk.

Assuming you don't mean Tony Pollard and all.
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karhu wrote: Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:32 am
duckherd50 wrote: Sun Jan 22, 2023 5:11 pm I think Poles will target young, fast, and athletic players. I have a strong suspicion that Pollard will be a target of his
Bernard Pollard is 38 years old.

Wait, I get it now.

Fritz Pollard is 129 years old. And dead.

Okay, okay, enough joking.

Bob Pollard is 65 years old. And baseball's his game. Plus drinking and rawk.

Assuming you don't mean Tony Pollard and all.
Broke his fibula last night but shouldn't reduce his effectiveness. Doesn't look like Dallas used him a lot on the passing game also. The Bears should look for that in a guy if they don't sign Monty.
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Tall, young, blazing fast, good, consistent. Spotrac estimate 16.5M. Done.
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Assuming Brown doesn't hit the market, OT doesn't excite me at all. (Which is unfortunate, because draft OT looks bad, too.)
I think I'd rather just bring Reiff back for another year than give a dump truck full to McGlinchey, which is what I'm suspecting (the latter).

Although, on further review, I'm shocked that Spotrac is only pricing McGlinchey at 10.7M. If that's accurate, I'm in for that. But with him being the top guy, that just feels low to me.
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Moriarty wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 1:37 pm Assuming Brown doesn't hit the market, OT doesn't excite me at all. (Which is unfortunate, because draft OT looks bad, too.)
I think I'd rather just bring Reiff back for another year than give a dump truck full to McGlinchey, which is what I'm suspecting (the latter).

Although, on further review, I'm shocked that Spotrac is only pricing McGlinchey at 10.7M. If that's accurate, I'm in for that. But with him being the top guy, that just feels low to me.
Part of me wonders if they've gotten McGlinchey and McGary mixed up...because I don't see anyone paying McGary 17mil per.
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wab wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 1:50 pm
Moriarty wrote: Tue Jan 24, 2023 1:37 pm Assuming Brown doesn't hit the market, OT doesn't excite me at all. (Which is unfortunate, because draft OT looks bad, too.)
I think I'd rather just bring Reiff back for another year than give a dump truck full to McGlinchey, which is what I'm suspecting (the latter).

Although, on further review, I'm shocked that Spotrac is only pricing McGlinchey at 10.7M. If that's accurate, I'm in for that. But with him being the top guy, that just feels low to me.
Part of me wonders if they've gotten McGlinchey and McGary mixed up...because I don't see anyone paying McGary 17mil per.
Maybe.
I also wonder if something more widespread is happening. I would swear that just yesterday Jamel Dean was priced at a ridiculously low number.
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wab wrote: Tue Jan 03, 2023 10:59 pm
Grizzled wrote: Tue Jan 03, 2023 6:36 pm Buckner is under contract to the Colts for at least another year and is 3 years older but knows this D. He might be cut or available in a trade. Javon Kearse is also a few years older but would be a fit.
Javon Kearse is 47 years old.
A year younger than Velus Jones Jr.
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