Big Names Still Available On The NFL Free Agent Market

This offseason has been one of the most memorable I can remember in the NFL. Terrell Owens was a big story, as usual, before he landed in Buffalo. The ongoing saga in Denver with Jay Cutler and Josh McDaniels won't stop. The daily trade rumors involving Cutler and how any trade for him runs through Cleveland have taken on a life of their own.

What is amazing to me is some players that are available on the free agent market have been on the market for a while now. These guys are a little older, yes, but still can offer a lot to a team. Let's look at the candidates.

Marvin Harrison

I am amazed that nobody has picked him up yet. It only took Owens a couple days to get a new team. Harrison can still be productive and give you less problems than T.O.

Tory Holt

Another top receiver who is probably a little past his prime, but he can still be productive. He also can be a mentor to younger receivers.

Jeff Garcia

I find it amazing that, with all the teams with QB issues, no team has signed him. The perfect scenario would be for Garcia to go to a team that would also draft either Matt Stafford or Mark Sanchez. That way, he could start and mentor the young guy at the same time. Then the team doesn't have to play the young guy right away.

Jason Taylor

Certainly, injuries have slowed him down a bit. However, when healthy, he is still one of the best defensive linemen in the NFL.

Derrick Brooks

There is no doubt that his better years are probably in the past. However, this guy is a natural leader and can still bring a lot to help a younger defense.