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POSTED 2-26-08

This off-season seems to be leading up to an interesting draft. I have decided to take the best players available at each position and evaluate where they'll likely end up next season and why. Many people will be changing their home addresses, but the question remains, who will they be?:

DEREK ANDERSON
Clevland Browns, QB
Comment: Anderson has been one of the most underrated quarterbacks in the game in recent years, lost behind the big stars like Tom Brady, Eli Manning and Philip Rivers. In 21 career games, the 24-year-old has 29 touchdown passes and already has amassed over 4,500 yards in the air. The Browns need to do all they can to keep him. If he is allowed to get away, Atlanta would seem like the most logical fit. They're desperate for a clean-cut, dynamic quarterback to make the Michael Vick debacle harmlessy dissipate. Unappreciated in Cleveland, I think Anderson will be the first player to find a new home this off-season.
Teams in Need: Miami, Baltimore, NY Jets, Chicago, Atlanta, Tampa Bay
QBs to Watch: Rex Grossman, Daunte Culpepper, Josh McCown, Quinn Gray

MICHAEL TURNER
San Diego Chargers, RB
Comment: Finally, the backup for LaDainian Tomlinson will be able to emerge as a powerhouse of his own. Last season, several teams had their eyes on him, but the Chargers put a high tender on him. The team most aggressive in their pursuit was the New York Jets, and it wouldn't surprise me if they push to sign him again. The 26-year-old has averaged 5.5 yards per carry in limited playing time behind Tomlinson, but I think he could emerge as one of the game's premier backs. My pick for where he lands is Dallas, because both Marion Barber and Julius Jones are headed for restricted free agency and Turner would fit their offensive style.
Teams in Need: Atlanta, NY Jets, Dallas, Detroit, Arizona, Houston
RBs to Watch: Marion Barber, Jamal Lewis, Julius Jones, Chris Brown

RANDY MOSS
New England Patriots, WR
Comment: Moss set the NFL record with 23 touchdowns last season. Along with 98 catches and 1,493 yards in his first year in New England, this made Moss the most dangerous wide receiver in the NFL. He would be in for a monstrous payday if he leaves the Patriots. If Moss is franchised by the Patriots, look for the newly-behaved superstar to show some signs of immaturity. This could be a messy situation if the Patriots let it get that far, but I don't believe they will. I think they will come to terms on a deal that would make Moss the NFL's highest paid receiver, and more importantly, keep Moss in Foxboro for many years to come.
Teams in Need: Miami, Atlanta, Oakland, Kansas City, Cincinnati, Buffalo, Carolina
WRs to Watch: Bernard Berrian, Patrick Crayton, Bryant Johnson, Justin Gage

ERIC JOHNSON
New Orleans Saints, TE
Comment: Johnson finds himself as the best tight end available following the Philadelphia Eagles decision to franchise L.J. Smith. In seven years of NFL play, the 28-year-old Johnson has amassed just 71 catches, for a grand total of 2,178 yards. Plenty of teams have a need at the tight end position. Look for him to land in a spot where he'll start, but dont count on reliable fantasy production from him in 2008. Look for him to land in Cincinnati; his blocking ability and receiving skills looks like a perfect match for what Carson Palmer likes in a target. Plus, he may need to pick up the slack if Chad Johnson is eventually traded.
Teams in Need: Cincinnati, Detroit, Seattle, Green Bay
TEs to Watch: Stephen Alexander, Bryan Fletcher, John Gilmore, Marcus Pollard

ALAN FANECA
Pittsburgh Steelers, OL
Comment: For everyone around the league, it seems like Faneca has been around the game forever. But Faneca is only 31 years old, and he is one of the game's best players at his position. He will have many teams salivating due to his ability to protect the quarterback and open up holes for the run. Another interesting thing to note abut the pro-bowler is that in 10 NFL seasons, the least amount of games Faneca has played in any one season has been 15, meaning that he will be healthy and he can be that anchor for the offensive line. My pick for Faneca is the Kansas City Chiefs, and hopefully he will be able to protect whomever the quarterback may be, and help to turn that franchise around.
Teams in Need: St. Louis, Kansas City, NY Jets, Baltimore, Chicago, Minnesota
OLs to Watch: Ruben Brown, Flozell Adams, Jordan Gross, Max Starks

ALBERT HAYNESWORTH
Tennessee Titans, DL
Comment: It's probably a matter of time before the Tennessee Titans decide to throw the franchise tag on this one-time pro-bowler. In six professional seasons, Haynesworth has amassed 220 total tackles, making him one of the better defensive specialists in the game. His ability to power his way through offensive linemen to get to the quarterback is uncanny. The 26-year-old also set a career high last season with six sacks, doubling his previous career high of three, set in 2005. Look for him to be franchised this year and for the big fella to hit the open market following the season.
Teams in Need: Miami, Atlanta, Oakland, Baltimore, New Orleans, Buffalo, Denver
DLs to Watch: Jared Allen, Justin Smith, Terrell Suggs, Mike Rucker

LANCE BRIGGS
Chicago Bears, LB
Comment: Lance Brings' situation changed completely when the news about Brian Urlacher's back surgery broke. It looks more likely now that the Bears are interested in bringing the big linebacker back. Briggs will likely be franchised, which will probably upset him seeing as he was due a big payday in free agency. I would imagine that the Bears are going to try to agree on a long-term deal, but details won't be able to be worked out. Since I am not optimistic about the Bears performing well next season, I believe the Bears will sign Briggs and then trade him mid-season when Urlacher proves he is healthy.
Teams in Need: Philadelphia, Houston, Arizona, Detroit, Washington, Pittsburgh
LBs to Watch: Teddy Bruschi, Karlos Dansby, Boss Bailey, Kawika Mitchell

ASANTE SAMUEL
New England Patriots, DB
Comment: Surely the best free agent defensive back on the market, Samuel is sure to arise interest out of many teams, most notably the Jets, who tried to make a run at the defensive specialist just one off-season ago. With 16 interceptions in the last two seasons, Samuel is due a hefty raise, and the Jets have the cap room. With Eric Mangini at the helm (a man who Samuel likes) this seems to be the perfect match. I would expect Samuel (who had 44 tackles last season) to be wearing Green and White once workouts come around.
Teams in Need: NY Jets, Miami, St. Louis, Kansas City, New England
DBs to Watch: Mike Doss, Drayton Florence, Randall Gay, Marcus Trufant

ROB BIRONAS
Tennessee Titans, K
Comment: Bironas seemed to emerge out of nowhere this season for the Titans. In his first three years in the league, Bironas has hit over 83 percent of his kicks for Tennessee, which definitely makes him worthy of signing a long term contract. Actually, according to the Tennessean, the Titans and the agent for kicker Rob Bironas have been in discussions about a long-term contract for the Pro Bowler. My prediction is that Bironas will sign a five-year deal to remain with Vince Young and company.
Teams in Need: Atlanta, Tennessee
STs to Watch: Josh Brown, Dave Rayner














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