Needs: The Bills don't generate much of a pass rush and need another receiver to take the heat off of Lee Evans. They will also be in the market for a backup QB and need a big body in the middle of their defense.
Targets: Newly released Patriots OLB Rosevelt Colvin is a playmaker off the edge when healthy. Wideouts Ernest Wilford and Donte Stallworth both would be huge additions. Lesser wideouts like Eddie Kennison or Justin McCareins would also be worth a look. Josh McCown, Tim Rattay or Cleo Lemon, anyone?
Cap space: Approximately $23 million"; spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i++] = new Array("","Baltimore Ravens","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i-1].body = "Baltimore Ravens
Needs: The Ravens need a quarterback, wide receiver and left tackle.
Targets: The franchising of Terrell Suggs last week puts the Ravens right up against the $116 million cap. You can't spend what you don't have, and the Ravens won't be answering any needs through free agency.
Cap space: Minimal"; spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i++] = new Array("","Houston Texans","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i-1].body = "Houston Texans
Needs: Running back is the most glaring need for the Texans. After that, it's center, cornerback and safety.
Targets: If the Texans could lure Chargers running back Michael Turner, that would be a huge get. Cowboys back Julius Jones might be the next best thing. New Orleans center Jeff Faine is a free agent. Drayton Florence or Randall Gay would be improvements at cornerback.
Cap space: Approximately $20 million"; spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i++] = new Array("","Denver Broncos","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i-1].body = "Denver Broncos
Needs: Left tackle, linebacker, wide receiver, safety are all spots the Broncos need help.
Targets: Lance Briggs or Clark Haggans would be linebackers that could make quick impacts -- Briggs as an explosive pass rusher, Haggans as a very sturdy pro. Donte Stallworth, Bernard Berrian, D.J. Hackett and Ernest Wilford are intriguing wideout possibilities.
Cap space: About $16 million"; spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i++] = new Array("","Miami Dolphins","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i-1].body = "Miami Dolphins
Needs: Myriad. Start with wideout, running back depth, offensive line, linebacker, safety and defensive line.
Targets: Cowboys running back Julius Jones and Cowboys defensive end Chris Canty (restricted) may also get attention because of the Miami brass' familiarity with them. Despite a ton of cap space, don't expect Miami to pay ransoms for players. They need too much help. Jets safety Erik Coleman is only 25 and wouldn't be a bad player to look into.
Cap space: Approximately $30 million"; spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i++] = new Array("","Cincinnati Bengals","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i-1].body = "Cincinnati Bengals
Needs: Very unimposing along the front-seven, the Bengals need any impact player who can A) bring pressure on the quarterback, B) clog running lanes and C) be a sure tackler at linebacker.
Targets: The team can't really afford to let its best linebacker, Landon Johnson, go to free agency. Start with him as a target. Defensive tackle Randy Starks of Tennessee could also be a target after a very quiet 2007. The tough deal is that Justin Smith is a free agent at defensive end, and there's no chance he'll re-sign in Cincinnati so they get even worse before they start to get better. Travis LaBoy of Tennessee is another DE prospect who's unrestricted.
Cap space: About $26 million";
spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i++] = new Array("","Indianapolis Colts","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i-1].body = "Indianapolis Colts
Needs: The Colts return almost their entire roster. For depth purposes, a defensive end, tight end and offensive tackle would help.
Targets: Rarely a big player in the free agent market, the dust will settle before Indy makes any forays at all.
Cap space: Minimal"; spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i++] = new Array("","Kansas City Chiefs"," ","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i-1].body = "Kansas City Chiefs
Needs: The Chiefs are looking for an offensive tackle (or two), wide receiver and second-tier interior lineman.
Targets: Jacksonville's Maurice Williams would be a less expensive option at left tackle, and he's 29. Former Lion Damien Woody can play guard or center. If he didn't have persistent weight issues, he'd be well worth a try. The Bernard Berrian, Donte Stallworth, Ernest Wilford, D.J. Hackett receiver train will draw a look from the Chiefs.
Cap space: Around $15 million, but they have 10 draft picks and are also working on a new deal for franchised defensive end Jared Allen which could eat into that."; spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i++] = new Array("","New England Patriots","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i-1].body = "New England Patriots
Needs: With corner Asante Samuel off to find greener pastures, New England will be looking for corners and will also look at their aging and thinning linebacker group.
Targets: They could dial up old friend Ty Law or merely re-sign Randall Gay and take their chances in the draft with the seventh overall pick. Pittsburgh linebacker Clark Haggans shouldn't be ruled out. Could they make a play for Lance Briggs with Rosevelt Colvin gone?
Cap space: Approximately $16 million"; spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i++] = new Array("","Cleveland Browns","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i-1].body = "Cleveland Browns
Needs: The Browns need assistance for the front-seven whether it be tackles, ends or linebackers and maybe a second-tier receiver.
Targets: Justin Smith of the Bengals would be interesting if he's not too pricey. If the Jets release DT DeWayne Robertson, the same holds true there. Bears linebacker Lance Briggs would be another interesting possibility. Bernard Berrian could be a good fit at wideout.
Cap space: Approximately $25 million";
spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i++] = new Array("","Jacksonville Jaguars","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i-1].body = "Jacksonville Jaguars
Needs: Jacksonville should look for a defensive end capable of bringing pressure, a top-tier receiver (not Troy Williamson) and strong safety.
Targets: Know who'd look really good in a Jaguars uniform? Donte Stallworth. The trade for Minnesota's Troy Williamson shouldn't prohibit Jacksonville from checking into him. As far as safeties, Cincy's Madieu Williams was a good get. Neither is really the strong safety type, though.
Cap space: Approximately $40 million"; spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i++] = new Array("","Oakland Raiders","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i-1].body = "Oakland Raiders
Needs: The Raiders have several needs on both sides of the ball. Mainly, though, their focus is on both lines, wide receiver and safety.
Targets: With tumult between owner Al Davis and head coach Lane Kiffin it's going to be very hard to get players to commit to the Raiders. If JaMarcus Russell is going to succeed, he needs time to stand upright. Offensive line should be the prime focus and then wide receiver.
Cap space: About $22 million"; spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i++] = new Array("","New York Jets","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i-1].body = "New York Jets
Needs: The Jets could use offensive line help, especially at right tackle. Finding an outside linebacker to replace Jonathan Vilma, and a receiver who can stretch defenses also would benefit New York.
Targets: Donte Stallworth might be pricey at wide receiver but would be worth a look. It's been reported they could be interested in Steelers guard Alan Faneca who will cost a lot.
Cap space: Between $20 and $25 million";
spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i++] = new Array("","Pittsburgh Steelers","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i-1].body = "Pittsburgh Steelers
Needs: With cornerstone left guard Alan Faneca leaving, the Steelers are going to have a void on the interior of their offensive line. Other than that, there's nothing really dire. Even if linebacker Clark Haggans signs elsewhere they have good depth.
Targets: Jamar Nesbit and Jacob Bell are two soon-to-be free agent guards.
Cap space: About $16 million"; spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i++] = new Array("","Tennessee Titans","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i-1].body = "Tennessee Titans
Needs: Tight end, wide receiver and possibly defensive end are on the Titans' wish list.
Targets: If tight end's a target area, a very underrated player is Eric Johnson, who is tough and has excellent hands. Alge Crumpler's already a likely target. The Titans have been snakebit when it comes to free agent wideouts from New England (David Givens), but this is another team Donte Stallworth could help. The Titans know Bobby McCray from Jacksonville. Would they be interested in adding him?
Cap space: Approximately $35 million"; spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i++] = new Array("","San Diego Chargers","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i-1].body = "San Diego Chargers
Needs: With 20 of 22 starters coming back, there aren't many. Maybe they could pick up another running back for depth to replace Michael Turner (though the draft could fill that) or a corner if Drayton Florence heads elsewhere.
Targets: Too tough to call.
Cap space: About $23 million"; spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i++] = new Array("","NFC East","","","","", "sub", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i++] = new Array("","NFC North","","","","", "sub", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i++] = new Array("","NFC South","","","","", "sub", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i++] = new Array("","NFC West","","","","", "sub", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i++] = new Array("","Dallas Cowboys","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i-1].body = "Dallas Cowboys
Needs: Cornerback, Running Back, Wide Receiver
Targets: They could make a run at either Chargers cornerback Drayton Florence (who played for Wade Phillips in San Diego) or Patriots corner Randall Gay and also may target Bears receiver Bernard Berrian. Julius Jones is an unrestricted free agent; Marion Barber’s restricted so running back needs may rise (McFadden-tastic!).
Cap space: Less than $10 million"; spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i++] = new Array("","Chicago Bears","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i-1].body = "Chicago Bears
Needs: Quarterback (but not in free agency), offensive line, safety and running back.
Targets: Every QB prospect on the market would just muddy the already opaque waters in Chi. Import Byron Leftwich to compete with Kyle Orton and Rex Grossman? Right. Cedric Benson had his chance to be the feature back. Horrorshow. Michael Turner would be a great fit with this team. But that’s assuming the Bears do some shoring up on the O-Line where Ruben Brown’s in decline at right tackle.
Cap space: About $20 million"; spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i++] = new Array("","Atlanta Falcons","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i-1].body = "Atlanta Falcons
Needs: Running back, quarterback, offensive line, defensive line, tight end, cornerback
Targets: Picking third overall, the Falcons are going to get one of the aforementioned needs addressed on draft day. Expect Atlanta GM Tom Dimitroff to proceed the same way his boss Scott Pioli did in New England – along the defensive line with draft picks; along the offensive line with second-tier free agents. Damien Woody, LJ Shelton and Ryan Lilja are veteran offensive linemen who could help but the cupboard is pretty bare. On the defensive line, Bobby McCray is a former Jag and that’s where head coach Mike Smith used to work. DeAngelo Hall seems to be trying to shoot his way out of town so there’s another need. And there’s no tight end of note.
Cap space: Approximately $18 million"; spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i++] = new Array("","Arizona Cardinals","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i-1].body = "Arizona Cardinals
Needs: Cornerback, Edge rusher, low-level running back
Target: The usual suspects at corner: Drayton Florence, maybe Fernando Bryant. Steelers guard Alan Faneca could rejoin his former offensive line coach Ken Whisenhunt even though guard isn’t a Cardinals need. Anthony Thomas might be a good fit as backup running backs. Lance Briggs would fill the edge-rush need.
Cap space: Not great, a restructure by wide receiver Larry Johnson, who’s carrying a $17 million cap number, will make things better. "; spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i++] = new Array("","N.Y. Giants","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i-1].body = "N.Y. Giants
Needs: Safety, if Gibril Wilson gets overpaid somewhere. Certainly cornerback. Defensive end – if Michael Strahan retire – would be better addressed in the draft with a developmental pick. Wide receiver.
Targets: The Giants should address their cornerback needs, but Erik Coleman or Eugene Wilson? Are they really that much better than Gibril? If not Samuel, maybe Drayton Florence or even Ty Law. At wideout, D.J. Hackett’s got tremendous hands and Amani Toomer, too often, does not.
Cap space: About $22 million"; spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i++] = new Array("","Detroit Lions","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i-1].body = "Detroit Lions
Needs: Cornerback, offensive line, defensive end, defensive tackle, middle linebacker.
Targets: Tough to be a Lions fan. There aren’t many shutdown corners out there and – without a pass rush – shutdown corners have less chance to shut folks down. So before chasing Asante Samuel or Drayton Florence, the Lions have to figure out who will help their front-seven. Shaun Rogers is trying to force a trade. He’s a two-time Pro Bowl tackle. Maybe Jacksonville defensive end Bobby McCray could help. On the offensive line, the Lions almost have to re-sign Damien Woody who finished the year at right tackle but is naturally suited for the interior. For a team that started last year 6-2, there seems too few players to fill their too many holes.
Cap space: Nearly $20 million.
";
spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i++] = new Array("","Carolina Panthers","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i-1].body = "Carolina Panthers
Needs: Defensive end, complementary back for DeAngelo Williams, backup quarterback.
Targets: They retained Jordan Gross and Travelle Wharton and now having signed Muhsin Muhammad likely took wide receiver off the needs list. Now two other cuts at defensive end – Kevin Carter and Greg Spires – could be interesting to the Panthers although Spires may be a little small for the Panthers scheme. Chris Brown or Anthony Thomas would be good complements to Williams in the backfield.
Cap space: $10 to $15 million."; spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i++] = new Array("","St. Louis Rams","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i-1].body = "St. Louis Rams
Needs: Interior offensive line, wide receiver, defensive end
Targets: Colts free agent Ryan Lilja and Dolphins free agent Rex Hadnot are young guards with upside. New blood has to come into the receiving corps and Donte Stallworth is still just 26. Jacksonville’s Bobby McCray is a 26-year-old defensive end who’s 6-foot-6 and could be a good addition.
Cap space: Around $10 million"; spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i++] = new Array("","Philadelphia Eagles","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i-1].body = "Philadelphia Eagles
Needs: Wide receiver, cornerback, safety, pass rusher
Targets: Reclaiming Donte Stallworth might make sense. And Lance Briggs could do some damage for the Eagles off the edge. The price was steep but Asante Samuel has been a turnover machine and the Eagles were awful at that last year.
Cap space: Approximately $30 million"; spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i++] = new Array("","Green Bay Packers","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i-1].body = "Green Bay Packers
Needs: Tight end, cornerback, strongside linebacker, guard
Targets: Always exceptionally difficult to even project with GM Ted Thompson who doesn’t play to conventional form. But here are two tight end names: Eric Johnson and Alge Crumpler. Johnson is a reliable, tough-minded pass catcher. Crumpler could be a great bail-out receiver for Brett Favre.
Cap space: approximately $18 million under
";
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spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i-1].body = "New Orleans Saints
Needs: Cornerback, linebacker, wide receiver, tight end
Targets: The Saints made a run at Zach Thomas and could be interested in Lance Briggs although they aren’t similar players. Tight end Eric Johnson becomes a free agent Friday. He’s worth keeping as the team did with guard Jamar Nesbit.
Cap space: About $30 million. "; spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i++] = new Array("","San Francisco 49ers","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i-1].body = "San Francisco 49ers
Needs: Wide receivers to fit Mike Martz’ system. Pass rushing linebacker.
Targets: The Niners have done a good job keeping some of their own would-be free agents at home. D.J. Hackett, Justin McCareins and, if they’re willing to pay some, Donte Stallworth could be interesting wide receiver options. At linebacker…Lance Briggs, anyone?
Cap space: About $25 million."; spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i++] = new Array("","Washington Redskins","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i-1].body = "Washington Redskins
Needs: Wide receiver, safety,
Targets: Again, D.J. Hackett, Donte Stallworth, Bernard Berrian, Bryant Johnson would each bump up the level of play at wideout, but the ’Skins will barely be under the cap when free agency begins and won’t have the dough.
Cap space: Almost nil. "; spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i++] = new Array("","Minnesota Vikings","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i-1].body = "Minnesota Vikings
Needs: Defensive end, safety, wide receiver, quarterback.
Targets: If the Vikes can get a pass rush to match their run-stopping abilities, they’ll be fun to watch. Who can they convince to come up and provide it? And are there really any DEs in free agency that can genuinely do it. Justin Smith just doesn’t seem like a break-the-bank guy. Wide receiver is a greater need spot although it’s a little bit of a luxury item. Donte Stallworth? Bernard Berrian? Bryant Johnson? As for quarterback, none of the names jumps out as being better than Tarvaris Jackson but the fact the team released Kelly Holcomb makes you wonder if there are immediate plans.
Cap space: More than $20 million after restructures
";
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spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i-1].body = "Tampa Bay Bucs
Needs: Cornerback, wide receiver, defensive end.
Targets: This is another possible spot for Samuel, if not Drayton Florence. Adding Ty Law to a group with aging Ronde Barber could be a short-term fix. Donte Stallworth is a very good catch-and-run wideout who would flourish with Jeff Garcia. The release of Greg Spires means a defensive end is in the offing at some point.
Cap space: About $30 million. "; spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i++] = new Array("","Seattle Seahawks","","","","", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", "", ""); spt_NFL_team_free_agency[i-1].body = "Seattle Seahawks
Needs: Defensive tackle, guard, tight end, running back, wide receiver
Targets: The Seahawks have to get better at stopping the run and need a space-eater to do it. The Jets DeWayne Robertson is trying to get out of New York. He eats space. Guards like Ryan Lilja and Rex Hadnot could be good fits. If Shaun Alexander is done, Michael Turner would be a wonderful addition. With D.J. Hackett heading elsewhere and Deion Branch hurt, the Seahawks need targets.
Cap space: About $21 million."; // END editorial data