TD Dance | 2010 NFL Free Agency Preview

Now that part one of the NFL offseason is about to wrap up in the NFL combine. It is time to prepare you all for part two which is a bit more exciting for NFL fans.

Free agency begins on Friday March 5 at the stroke of midnight. There has been a ton of chatter of who is headed where in this weaker than normal free agency class, thanks to no new NFL/NFLPA CBA. Fear not though that your team can't improve themselves through this process though. There are some decent players that just may put your favorite NFL squad over the top next season.

There are more variables than usual as far free agents signings go with the fact it is going to be an uncapped year and a possible lockout looming in 2011. Most fans think teams will go on spending sprees, but that is unlikely in most places. What should be expected is more cutting of salaries than ever as teams do their best Kansas City Royals or Pittsburgh Pirates immatations. Here at Touchdown Dance will bring you the full list (position by position) of potential free agents and our own little brand of commentary. The list will be ranked in order we feel is the top to the bottom of the class. What we won't do is try to project where any of these guys might land, because in this current NFL economic client it is almost impossible to determine.

Quarterbacks

1. Chad Pennington- the noodle armed one is the best of the week bunch. Though he may throw like a girl he does know how to win and leads a team very well. Good get for any team that has any question of too much youth or no quarterback at all.

2. David Carr- now that Carr has had a chance to have his brain unscramble (playing back-up) it may be time to see if he can lead a team as a starter again. He has the tools, but did his time in Houston make him gun shy.

3. Duante Culpepper- he still can't read a defense to save his life and he is no longer the running threat he once was, but if you want someone to throw the ball real long while your starter recovers from injury Culpepper is your man.

4. Rex Grossman- just another in a long line of failed Florida Gator quarterbacks. Up next, Tim Tebow.

5. Chris Redman- quality veteran back-up that your team to count on to maybe win you one game.

6. Josh McCown

7. Kyle Boller

8. Charlie Batch

9. Patrick Ramsey

10. AJ Feeley

11. Brian St. Pierre- Arizona may want to resign this kid, if they were watching closely when "Party Boy" Matt Leinhart played last season.

12. Mark Brunell- Is it possible some team will give this guy more paychecks?

Running Backs

1. Chester Taylor- hard to imagine that the Vikings would let this guy get away. As he was their running back that doesn't suffer from fumbilitis. If they dotheir will be plenty of suitors for the under appreciated back.

2. Thomas Jones- it is true that most backs slow once hitting thirty, but this guy is in great shape and has produced well over the past couple of seasons. Look for Jones to help some team in a significant way this upcoming season.

3. LaDainian Tomlinson- he has fallen so very far from where he once stood a top the NFL, but this veteran still has a quarter tank left and should be able to help a team in a supproting role.

4. Brian Westbrook- one more hit to the egg and he may be sipping from a straw for the rest of his life, but his talent and skill set will have a team giving him one last shot.

5. Larry Johnson- if your looking for someone to straighten out the women your town than Johnson is your man.

6. Willie Parker- still fast, just not very good between the tackles.

7. Chris Brown

8. Kevin Faulk

9. Adrian Peterson- he may not be the "Purple Jesus" version, but he doesn't suffer from fumbilitis and is a quality special teams guy.

10. Vernon Hayes

11. Ahman Green

Fullbacks

1. Tony Richardson- yes, it does seem like he has been in the league forever, but he can still knock the crap out of linebackers and that will find him a job.

2. Justin Griffith

3. Dan Kreider

4. Jeremi Johnson

Wide Receivers

1. Antonio Bryant- a year removed from his career season can Bryant keep it all together to remain at the top of his game?

2. Terrell Owens- no longer the super-dee-duper, bi-polar stud he once was. Owens still brings enough to the table to let him give your quarterback headaches.

3. Nate Burlson- had a good season last year and is still worth a decent contract.

4. Kevin Walter- very good number two receiver with good size and hands.

5. Josh Reed- somehow got lost on the Bills depth chart and can help a team a bunch when used in the slot.

6. Chris Chambers

7. Derrick Mason

8. Mike Furrey

9. Kassim Osgood- terrific special teams guy.

10. Kelley Washington

11. Mushin Muhammed

12. Bobby Wade

13. Greg Lewis

14. David Tyree

15. Terrance Copper

16. Arnaz Battle

17. Brandon Lloyd

18. Sean Morey

19. Marty Booker

20. Joey Galloway- time to hang it up.

Tight Ends

1. Benjamin Watson

2. Randy McMichael

3. Brandon Manumaleuna- say that ten times fast.

4. LJ Smith

5. Alge Crumpler

6. Will Heller

7. Billy Miller

8. Ben Hartsock

9. Michael Gaines

10. Casey Fitzsimmons

11. Anthony Bect

12. Dan Campbell

13. Reggie Kelly

14. Todd Yoder

15. Darnell Dinkins

16. Sean Ryan

17. Kris Wilson

Offensive Tackle

1. Levi Jones

2. Mike Gandy- very versatile, can play both tackle and guard spots.

3. Mike Williams- once called a bust had a decent comeback season last year, may have made himself some money.

4. Tony Pashos

5. Artis Hicks- nice back-up swing tackle.

6. Cornell Green

7. Brandon Gorin

8. Chad Clifton

9. Ephraim Salaam

10. Mark Tauscher

11. Langston Walker

12. Barry Sims

13. Damion McIntosh

14. Jon Jansen- done.

15. Orlando Pace- well done.

16. Jon Runyan- over done.

Guards

1. Chester Pitts- very good player who suffered a season ending injury last year.

2. Ben Hamilton

3. Steve Neal

4. Russ Hochstein

5. Bobbie Williams- a little long in the tooth, but still has a couple good years left in him.

6. Keydrick Vincent

7. Rex Hadnot

8. Jeremy Bridges- versatile veteran to fill in when needed.

9. Kynan Forney

10. Kendall Simmons

11. Ryan Tucker- old, achey, but talented.

12. Damion Cook

13. Billy Yates

14. Tutan Reyes

15. Montrae Holland

Centers

1. Kevin Mawae- still very good even as he approaches forty. One of the smartest football players in the league.

2. Casey Rabach- sturdy veteran that can bring great leadership to an offense.

3. Wade Smith

4. Nick Leckey

5. Seth McKinney

6. John Wade

7. Dennis Norman

Defensive Tackle

1. Tank Johnson- loves his guns and his homies, but can fill the middle pretty well as a four or three technique.

2. Fred Robbins- nice rotation guy.

3. Jimmy Kennedy- has resurrected his career in Minnesota.

4. Jason Ferguson- old (NT) that will help a 3-4 team that is just about there.

5. Marques Douglas

6. Ian Scott

7. Bryan Robinson

8. Jeff Zgonina- older than dirt, but finds a way to stay on NFL rosters

9. Hollis Thomas- hard to believe there is much left in this large tank.

10. William Joseph

11. Kendrick Clancy

12. Justin Bannin

Defensive Ends

1. Julius Peppers- he has finally gotten what he wanted, out of Carolina with a chance to make even more money than he has already. Lets see who is dumb enough to pay the part-time player.

2. Aaron Kampman- got lost in the new 3-4 scheme the Packers employed and then suffered a season ending injury. Great motor, only time will tell if he is completely healed.

3. Kyle Vandenbosch- non-stop motor, a poor man's Jared Allen.

4. Jimmy Wilkerson

5. Adewale Ogunleye- a late season break of the leg cost him a few dollars on his last deal of his career.

6. Jarvis Green

7. Leonard Little- more productive ever since he ran somebody over with his car. Beware citizens where ever he signs.

8. Travis Kirschke- why do the white guys always have the really high motors?

9. Corey Redding

10. James Hall

11. Jevon Kearse- this is the end, but may be able to produce a few sacks in small spurts.

12. Tyler Brayton

13. Paul Spicer

14. Vonnie Holliday

15. Dwan Edwards

16. Alphonso Boone

17. Nick Eason

18. Jason Babin

19. Ryan Denney- another white motor guy, what's the deal?

20. Reggie Hayward

21. Renaldo Wynn

Outside Linebackers

1. Keith Bulluck - great leader, lost a step, but can still help.

2. Tully Banta-Cain

3. Derrick Burgess- still caught between position, probably with his hand on the ground.

4. Pisa Tinosamao- had a super hard time staying on the field last year with the Bears as they rushed him back from injury.

5. Danny Clark

6. Angelo Crowell- so much promise such little time on the field.

7. Chike Okefor

8. Scott Fujita

9. Mike Vrabel- yearning to get back to Foxboro?

10. Jason Taylor- if not in Miami than probably nowhere.

11. Sam Williams

12. Bertrand Berry- may or may not been done playing football. All depends on how much money somebody is willing to throw at him.

13. Rocky Boiman

14. Chris Draft

15. Chaun Thompson- stangest spelling of the popular name I ever did see.

16. Darrell McClover

17. Khary Campbell

18. Nick Greisen

19. Tracy White

20. DD Lewis

21. Vinny Ciurciu- still looking for his cousin.

22. Josh Stamer

Inside Linebackers

1. Karlos Dansby- hard to believe the Cardinals defense is going to get worse, but if they lose this guy it definetly will.

2. Gary Brackett- most likely won't leave Indy, but just may be tempted if the money is right.

3. Larry Foote- went back home for one season and found out losing is no fun at all. Look for Foote to find a winning landing spot.

4. Antonio Pierce- will the neck hold up? if so, he is a good leader that can still fill the gaps.

5. Paris Lenon

6. Matt Wilhelm

7. Monty Beisel

8. Jeff Ulbrich

9. Larry Izzo- one of the best special teamers of all time.

10. Jeremiah Trotter

11. Tony Gilbert

12. Ryan Fowler

13. Junior Seau- please stick with your TV show and do not, I repeat do not come back again. No matter what Belichick promises he'll do for you.

Cornerbacks

1. Dunta Robinson- looking and will get his big payday. Will continue his Pro Bowl caliber play.

2. Anthony Henry

3. Leigh Bodden- found his pre-Lions performance in his one year with the Patriots.

4. Brian Williams- injured his knee last year, his health will determine when, where and for how much money he will find.

5. Ken Lucas- looking to head somewhere where nobody will punch him in the face at practice.

6. William James- the Lions are going to have to keep or James or Henry who ranks a bit higher on the list. My money is on James who will come cheaper.

7. Dre Bly- hopefully won't be celebrating too soon before he signs his new deal.

8. Nicholas Harper

9. Deshea Townsend

10. Ralph Brown

11. Corey Ivy

12. Nathan Jones

13. Ty Law- another guy that I loved during his prime, but I wish he would hang it up now as his constant returns to the field annoy me more and more.

14. Roderick Hood- play has dropped dramatically, played on three different teams last season.

15. Walt Harris- age and injury may keep him from finding a job.

16. Frank Walker

17. Dante Wesley- strictly a special teamer.

18. Hank Poteat

Free Safety

1. Antrel Rolle- hasn't been released just yet, but the Cardinals have so many other issues that paying Rolle isn't going to happen making him the top get at his position.

2. Ryan Clark- grabs the second spot by being a few years younger than the guy at number three.

3. Darren Sharper- not as quick or fast as he once was, but is always in the right place at the right time.

4. Jermaine Phillips

5. Brian Russell

6. Will Allen

7. Mark Roman

8. Kevin Kaesviharn

9. Lwyer Milloy- another ex-Patriot who needs to hang up the cleats.

Strong Safety

1. Sean Jones- wasn't the answer in Philly, should be able to find a permanent home fairly easy.

2. Clinton Hart- fell out of favor in San Diego and now has a chance at a new start. Has talent, but does he have heart?

3. Tyrone Carter- big hitter, not so good in coverage.