2012 NFL Free Agents: Most Likely Destinations for Pierre Garcon

It looks like Pierre Garcon will be the latest to separate himself from the disaster that is the Indianapolis Colts.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Garcon rejected the Colts' five-year contract offer like it was an undesirable prom date. 

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Colts free-agent wide receiver Pierre Garcon recently rejected a five-year contract offer from Indianapolis.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 24, 2012"

Now, it looks like Garcon will hit the open market, where he will have plenty of suitors. It's purely speculation at this point, but here are some potential destinations for the explosive wide receiver.

Carolina Panthers

Cam Newton needs some help on offense, and it's scary to think about what he could accomplish with Garcon at his disposal.

Last season, Garcon racked up 947 yards and six touchdowns despite dealing with an awful quarterback situation in Indy. With a prodigy like Newton tossing him deep bombs, those numbers would definitely improve.

At 25 years old, Garcon is about to enter the prime of his career. If the Panthers ink him to a five-year deal, they could have a dominant passing game for the next half-decade.

St. Louis Rams

The Rams desperately need another weapon for Sam Bradford and Garcon would be a perfect fit.

Brandon Lloyd is headed for free agency, and if he bolts, the Rams will need a replacement for the only productive receiver they had last season. If he stays, a Garcon/Lloyd combo would be one of the best receiving combos in the league.

With his blazing speed and separation skills, Garcon is one of the best deep threats in football. By pairing him with Lloyd, Bradford, Steven Jackson and whatever the Rams do with the No. 2 pick, St. Louis will quickly rebuild their floundering offense.

Chicago Bears

I can't stand Jay Cutler, but there's no denying that the dude is a hell of a talent. Unfortunately, he's operating with a terrible receiving core in Chicago.

I'm skeptical about Garcon's ability to be a No. 1 wide receiver, but if it could work anywhere, it's in Chicago. Cutler has a rocket launcher for an arm and throws the long ball as well as anyone in the NFL.

If the Bears bring in Garcon, he and Cutler would hook up on countless big plays.