The Top NFL Free Agents Still Available

With a big chunk of the 2009 NFL Free Agency list and period gone, I would like to take a look at the best available free agents left.

A note to NFL General Managers: It is not too late to make improvements to your team. With all of the big paychecks and the press conferences, it is easy to forget about some of the veterans that could still produce as well as teach.

Here are six free agents still on the market that I think can still bring something to the table. Most have had some disappointing 2008 seasons, which injuries and inconsistent play have put them in this position.

These are the players that can get back up and once again be elite. Not to mention, some possible future Pro Bowlers.

Marvin Harrison

Although not as productive last year when he faced injuries and had more drops than we are used to seeing out of the outstanding veteran, Harrison could very well help out a needy group of receivers somewhere in the league.

Harrison, in my opinion, still can put up some productivity as well as help with the progression of younger receivers.

Jason Taylor

Taylor did not live up to the Redskins' standards after they traded a second-round pick and a future sixth-round pick to the Miami Dolphins for the defensive end.

He put up 11 sacks in 2007, but was plagued by a calf injury with the Redskins in 2008. If he decides to put Hollywood on delay, Taylor could provide an improved pass rush for an NFL team in 2009.

Dominic Rhodes

Rhodes returned to Indy after spending the 2007 NFL season with the Oakland Raiders. A big factor on the ground in the Colts' Super Bowl XLI win over the Chicago Bears, Rhodes returned in 2008, putting up 538 yards and six touchdowns.

He could be a very effective third down back for a team in search of one.

Roy Williams

Not many people realized Williams was released by the Cowboys due to Terrell Owens' release that overshadowed the safety's end of a seven year tenure with the team.

Many critics knock his coverage skills, which is his weakness. But Williams is also great in run support and can hit receivers that want to come over the middle.

Look for Williams to get the chance for a starting safety job in 2009.

Chris McAlister

McAlister, who has been with the Ravens since 1999, can still be a starting cornerback in this league.

After starting all but 14 games in his first eight seasons with Baltimore, McAlister has seen reduced playing time in the past two years, starting only 13 games in that period. He has posted 26 interceptions in his career along with 339 tackles.

Torry Holt

After going over 1,000 yards receiving in eight of his first nine seasons, Holt's production dropped off last year when he had only 64 receptions for 796 yards. However, inconsistent quarterback play and a mediocre running game can be blamed.

Get Holt in the right system, and he will once again by one of the game's best wide receivers.