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1. Steve Hutchinson, G, Seahawks: He has a transition tag on him, which means Seattle can match any offer, but that might not be enough to stop teams from going after him. He's that good.
2. LeCharles Bentley, C, Saints: There will be several teams trying to sign him early because a good center is hard to find. He can also play guard if needed.
3. Terrell Owens, WR, Eagles: He's not a free agent yet, but he will be when the period starts. Despite all of his issues, he's still a great player. Don't forget that.
4. Drew Brees, QB, Chargers: His shoulder issues might make teams be a little cautious, but if he's healthy, he's a quality starter. Those are tough to find on the market, which is why he's so high on this list.
5. Julian Peterson, LB, 49ers: Injuries have slowed him the past couple of years, but he's young and still has outstanding ability. A new team will be good for him.
6. Chris Hope, S, Steelers: He had more tackles and more interceptions than Troy Polamalu did last year. He's a rangy player who can also play the run when needed.
7. Rocky Bernard, DT, Seahawks: He is a penetrating defensive tackle who gets to the quarterback. That will have value in this market.
8. Will Witherspoon, LB, Panthers: He's a run-and-chase linebacker who is perfect for teams that love speed. He will be gone early in the period; these kinds of linebackers are at a premium.
9. Charles Woodson, CB, Raiders: He's rated higher on this board than most, but that's because I still think he's a premier cover corner. Getting away from Oakland will be good for him.
10. Adam Vinatieri, K, Patriots: It's rare you'll see a kicker this high, but he's the real deal. Clutch is his middle name.
11. Edgerrin James, RB, Colts: OK, so this is lower than most boards have him. But aging running backs will never be in my top 10.
12. Shaun Alexander, RB, Seahawks: See James. He's a good back, but for how many more years? Teams should be careful about overpaying this guy.
13. Jamal Lewis, RB, Ravens: He's a young player two years removed from a 2,000-yard season. But did he lose a step last year? That's the question some scouts have.
14. Aaron Kampman, DE, Packers: A try-hard defensive end who holds up against the run and can also get to the quarterback. His best football is in front of him.
15 Antwaan Randle El, WR, Steelers: The big question is whether he's a No. 1 receiver. I don't think so, but some team will.
16. Maake Kemoeatu, DT, Ravens: This guy is powerful against the run. He won't give much in terms of a pass rush, but if a team wants an improving run player, he's it. Retaining him is the Ravens' top priority.
17. Adam Archuleta, S, Rams: If used right, he can be an effective player. But you can't get him lost in coverage. He needs to be near the line of scrimmage.
18 Stephen Neal, G, Patriots: A self-made former wrestler who has developed into a solid guard. He's a mauler.
19. Kalimba Edwards, DE, Lions: He hasn't lived up to his first-round hype, but he still has displayed an ability to come off the corner. Pass rushers are hard to find, so he will get some play.
20 Will Allen, CB, Giants: An underachieving corner who does have skills. Maybe getting away from New York will be good for him.
21. Ryan Pickett, DT, Rams: A former first-round pick, he started to play better in 2005 after a slow start to his career. He's a force when he wants to be.
2. LeCharles Bentley, C, Saints: There will be several teams trying to sign him early because a good center is hard to find. He can also play guard if needed.
3. Terrell Owens, WR, Eagles: He's not a free agent yet, but he will be when the period starts. Despite all of his issues, he's still a great player. Don't forget that.
4. Drew Brees, QB, Chargers: His shoulder issues might make teams be a little cautious, but if he's healthy, he's a quality starter. Those are tough to find on the market, which is why he's so high on this list.
5. Julian Peterson, LB, 49ers: Injuries have slowed him the past couple of years, but he's young and still has outstanding ability. A new team will be good for him.
6. Chris Hope, S, Steelers: He had more tackles and more interceptions than Troy Polamalu did last year. He's a rangy player who can also play the run when needed.
7. Rocky Bernard, DT, Seahawks: He is a penetrating defensive tackle who gets to the quarterback. That will have value in this market.
8. Will Witherspoon, LB, Panthers: He's a run-and-chase linebacker who is perfect for teams that love speed. He will be gone early in the period; these kinds of linebackers are at a premium.
9. Charles Woodson, CB, Raiders: He's rated higher on this board than most, but that's because I still think he's a premier cover corner. Getting away from Oakland will be good for him.
10. Adam Vinatieri, K, Patriots: It's rare you'll see a kicker this high, but he's the real deal. Clutch is his middle name.
11. Edgerrin James, RB, Colts: OK, so this is lower than most boards have him. But aging running backs will never be in my top 10.
12. Shaun Alexander, RB, Seahawks: See James. He's a good back, but for how many more years? Teams should be careful about overpaying this guy.
13. Jamal Lewis, RB, Ravens: He's a young player two years removed from a 2,000-yard season. But did he lose a step last year? That's the question some scouts have.
14. Aaron Kampman, DE, Packers: A try-hard defensive end who holds up against the run and can also get to the quarterback. His best football is in front of him.
15 Antwaan Randle El, WR, Steelers: The big question is whether he's a No. 1 receiver. I don't think so, but some team will.
16. Maake Kemoeatu, DT, Ravens: This guy is powerful against the run. He won't give much in terms of a pass rush, but if a team wants an improving run player, he's it. Retaining him is the Ravens' top priority.
17. Adam Archuleta, S, Rams: If used right, he can be an effective player. But you can't get him lost in coverage. He needs to be near the line of scrimmage.
18 Stephen Neal, G, Patriots: A self-made former wrestler who has developed into a solid guard. He's a mauler.
19. Kalimba Edwards, DE, Lions: He hasn't lived up to his first-round hype, but he still has displayed an ability to come off the corner. Pass rushers are hard to find, so he will get some play.
20 Will Allen, CB, Giants: An underachieving corner who does have skills. Maybe getting away from New York will be good for him.
21. Ryan Pickett, DT, Rams: A former first-round pick, he started to play better in 2005 after a slow start to his career. He's a force when he wants to be.
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