2015 NFL Free Agent Predictions
By Michael Schneid
Quarterbacks:
1. Mark Sanchez - Bills
Sanchez would "compete" with EJ Manuel and reunite with Rex Ryan in Buffalo
2. Jake Locker - Eagles
Chip Kelly is familiar with Locker from PAC-12 days and could serve as a backup to Nick Foles while continuing to develop.
3. Brian Hoyer - Texans
Whether or not Ryan Mallet resigns, Bill O'Brien will be interested in signing his former project from his time in New England
Bonus Predictions:
Running Backs
1. Demarco Murray - Cowboys
Ultimately, Murray will return to Dallas on a team-friendly deal.
2. CJ Spiller - Jets
3. Ryan Mathews - Ravens
4. Mark Ingram -Cardinals
Andre Ellington is a good player with durability questions. Ingram has those same questions but is more of a bruiser (thunder) to Ellington's lightning. The former Heisman winner would add a whole new dimension to the Arizona offense.
5. Justin Forsett -Titans
Titans could use more weapons and Forsett could compliment Bishop Sankey and replace Shonn Greene
6. Frank Gore - Patriots
Gore wants to play for a Super Bowl contender. Pats could always use RB depth and won't use Gore as workhorse.
7. Shane Vereen - Colts
Vereen is an excellent pass catching RB and Luck could certainly use one of those out of the backfield to dump off passes too
8. Darren McFadden - Jaguars
New OC Greg Olsen was with McFadden in Oakland. Jags could do worse than pairing McFadden with a high draft pick.
Wide Receivers:
1. Dez Bryant - Cowboys
Bryant will likely be franchise tagged.
2. Demaryius Thomas - Broncos
Franchise tag
3. Randall Cobb - Browns
Cleveland in desperate need of playmakers and are likely to meet Cobb's asking price...and more.
4. Jeremy Maclin - Eagles
Chip Kelly and Philly cannot afford to let their top WR get away
5. Torrey Smith
6. Michael Crabtree - Chiefs
Could take short term, incentive deal and reunite with former teammate Alex Smith. Would be KC #1 WR.
Bonus - Brandon Marshall - Ravens
Marshall isn't a free agent...yet. But there are rumors Chicago may cut the star wideout to save money. Ravens took a shot on an older Steve Smith in 2014 and that worked out well. With the possible loss of Torrey Smith, Ravens may take a chance with another older WR who would reunite with new Balt OC and former Chicago HC Marc Trestman.
Tight Ends:
1. Julius Thomas - (prediction to come)
2. Jordan Cameron - Seahawks
Quarterbacks:
1. Mark Sanchez - Bills
Sanchez would "compete" with EJ Manuel and reunite with Rex Ryan in Buffalo
2. Jake Locker - Eagles
Chip Kelly is familiar with Locker from PAC-12 days and could serve as a backup to Nick Foles while continuing to develop.
3. Brian Hoyer - Texans
Whether or not Ryan Mallet resigns, Bill O'Brien will be interested in signing his former project from his time in New England
Bonus Predictions:
- Bucs will draft Jameis Winston #1
- Eagles will find a way to trade up and draft Marcus Mariota
- Titans acquire Jay Cutler
Running Backs
1. Demarco Murray - Cowboys
Ultimately, Murray will return to Dallas on a team-friendly deal.
2. CJ Spiller - Jets
3. Ryan Mathews - Ravens
4. Mark Ingram -Cardinals
Andre Ellington is a good player with durability questions. Ingram has those same questions but is more of a bruiser (thunder) to Ellington's lightning. The former Heisman winner would add a whole new dimension to the Arizona offense.
5. Justin Forsett -Titans
Titans could use more weapons and Forsett could compliment Bishop Sankey and replace Shonn Greene
6. Frank Gore - Patriots
Gore wants to play for a Super Bowl contender. Pats could always use RB depth and won't use Gore as workhorse.
7. Shane Vereen - Colts
Vereen is an excellent pass catching RB and Luck could certainly use one of those out of the backfield to dump off passes too
8. Darren McFadden - Jaguars
New OC Greg Olsen was with McFadden in Oakland. Jags could do worse than pairing McFadden with a high draft pick.
Wide Receivers:
1. Dez Bryant - Cowboys
Bryant will likely be franchise tagged.
2. Demaryius Thomas - Broncos
Franchise tag
3. Randall Cobb - Browns
Cleveland in desperate need of playmakers and are likely to meet Cobb's asking price...and more.
4. Jeremy Maclin - Eagles
Chip Kelly and Philly cannot afford to let their top WR get away
5. Torrey Smith
6. Michael Crabtree - Chiefs
Could take short term, incentive deal and reunite with former teammate Alex Smith. Would be KC #1 WR.
Bonus - Brandon Marshall - Ravens
Marshall isn't a free agent...yet. But there are rumors Chicago may cut the star wideout to save money. Ravens took a shot on an older Steve Smith in 2014 and that worked out well. With the possible loss of Torrey Smith, Ravens may take a chance with another older WR who would reunite with new Balt OC and former Chicago HC Marc Trestman.
Tight Ends:
1. Julius Thomas - (prediction to come)
2. Jordan Cameron - Seahawks
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