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Let's look at the best of the rest, among those who were still available as of Friday morning:
DE Greg Hardy: We all know the deal. If it weren't for the domestic violence issue last year, he'd have been one of the prizes of free agency. But as is, he still waits for a job. The Raiders were rumored to be interested in Hardy, but it might be a tough sell to Raiders owner Mark Davis, who has been outspoken about the domestic-violence issue in the NFL. I honestly figured Hardy would get more attention than he has, because teams conveniently realign their moral values when talented players are involved, but Hardy's market has been either slow or teams are keeping their interest very quiet.
WR Michael Crabtree: Apparently people are down on Crabtree. He rushed back from an Achilles injury in 2013, and although he played well for the San Francisco 49ers at the end of that season, he slipped in 2014. Maybe that was because of the quarterback play, but there hasn't been much buzz about him.
Percy Harvin (USA Today Sports Images)
WR Percy Harvin: What a strange 13 or so months for Harvin. He was a key part of Seattle's Super Bowl win in February of 2014 after missing almost the entire season with injuries, then was suddenly traded as reports surfaced of altercations with teammates, he was up and down with the Jets who cut him loose (meaning their trade for him made absolutely no sense), and now he waits on a new job. If he's healthy he is a real difference maker on the field.
DT Nick Fairley: The Lions reportedly won't make a major run at Fairley, which might say something considering they also lost Ndamukong Suh. The former first-round pick made some strides last year and he's just 27. (signed with the Rams)
RB C.J. Spiller: Now that Murray and Ryan Mathews are in Philadelphia and Justin Forsett re-signed with the Baltimore Ravens, Spiller is probably the top running back left. The Arizona Cardinals need someone. (signed with the Saints)
RB Reggie Bush: Bush talked to the San Francisco 49ers but didn't sign there right away, but whether it's in San Francisco or elsewhere he should find work soon. He could still be a very valuable role player, especially as a receiver out of the backfield.
TE Charles Clay: Clay isn't unrestricted, because the Dolphins put the transition tag on him. So they can match any offer. But after Miami signed Jordan Cameron, it seems likely that Clay is moving on elsewhere. The Bills seem quite interested.
C Stefen Wisniewski: The Oakland Raiders decided to let Wisniewski go and pay big bucks for center Rodney Hudson to come over from the Kansas City Chiefs. Wisniewski was reportedly visiting the Seahawks, and a deal there after Seattle traded Max Unger in the Jimmy Graham deal makes sense.
DE Michael Johnson: Just because he had a bad season in 2014 doesn't mean he's finished. The admittedly mismanaged Buccaneers dropped a massive contract on Johnson, one of the headliners of last year's free agent class, just a year ago. He has a shot to rebound in 2015.
LB Rolando McClain: One of the NFL's most surprising stories last year, former first-round pick McClain reemerged to have a nice year with the Dallas Cowboys. With Justin Durant off to the Atlanta Falcons and Bruce Carter off to the Buccaneers, the Cowboys really need to re-sign McClain.
Let's look at the best of the rest, among those who were still available as of Friday morning:
DE Greg Hardy: We all know the deal. If it weren't for the domestic violence issue last year, he'd have been one of the prizes of free agency. But as is, he still waits for a job. The Raiders were rumored to be interested in Hardy, but it might be a tough sell to Raiders owner Mark Davis, who has been outspoken about the domestic-violence issue in the NFL. I honestly figured Hardy would get more attention than he has, because teams conveniently realign their moral values when talented players are involved, but Hardy's market has been either slow or teams are keeping their interest very quiet.
WR Michael Crabtree: Apparently people are down on Crabtree. He rushed back from an Achilles injury in 2013, and although he played well for the San Francisco 49ers at the end of that season, he slipped in 2014. Maybe that was because of the quarterback play, but there hasn't been much buzz about him.
Percy Harvin (USA Today Sports Images)
WR Percy Harvin: What a strange 13 or so months for Harvin. He was a key part of Seattle's Super Bowl win in February of 2014 after missing almost the entire season with injuries, then was suddenly traded as reports surfaced of altercations with teammates, he was up and down with the Jets who cut him loose (meaning their trade for him made absolutely no sense), and now he waits on a new job. If he's healthy he is a real difference maker on the field.
DT Nick Fairley: The Lions reportedly won't make a major run at Fairley, which might say something considering they also lost Ndamukong Suh. The former first-round pick made some strides last year and he's just 27. (signed with the Rams)
RB C.J. Spiller: Now that Murray and Ryan Mathews are in Philadelphia and Justin Forsett re-signed with the Baltimore Ravens, Spiller is probably the top running back left. The Arizona Cardinals need someone. (signed with the Saints)
RB Reggie Bush: Bush talked to the San Francisco 49ers but didn't sign there right away, but whether it's in San Francisco or elsewhere he should find work soon. He could still be a very valuable role player, especially as a receiver out of the backfield.
TE Charles Clay: Clay isn't unrestricted, because the Dolphins put the transition tag on him. So they can match any offer. But after Miami signed Jordan Cameron, it seems likely that Clay is moving on elsewhere. The Bills seem quite interested.
C Stefen Wisniewski: The Oakland Raiders decided to let Wisniewski go and pay big bucks for center Rodney Hudson to come over from the Kansas City Chiefs. Wisniewski was reportedly visiting the Seahawks, and a deal there after Seattle traded Max Unger in the Jimmy Graham deal makes sense.
DE Michael Johnson: Just because he had a bad season in 2014 doesn't mean he's finished. The admittedly mismanaged Buccaneers dropped a massive contract on Johnson, one of the headliners of last year's free agent class, just a year ago. He has a shot to rebound in 2015.
LB Rolando McClain: One of the NFL's most surprising stories last year, former first-round pick McClain reemerged to have a nice year with the Dallas Cowboys. With Justin Durant off to the Atlanta Falcons and Bruce Carter off to the Buccaneers, the Cowboys really need to re-sign McClain.
