2012 NFL Free Agents: Skill Players Who Have No Business Receiving Big Money

Soon enough, Peyton Manning is going to sign with a team and we can start talking about where some of the league's other players are going to land. 

The 2012 free-agent class is not short on talent, and more than a few teams are going to come away with legitimate starters because of it.

Some teams will overpay for guys, and some teams won't make moves at all.

The following four players are potential starters who don't deserve big money, and if they get it, their teams will suffer.

Cedric Benson, RB

The former No. 4 overall pick is closing in on the running back witching age (30) and is not the type of guy you want to shell out big money or multiple years to.

He was the de facto starter in Cincinnati the last few years because they simply didn't have anyone else. With two first-round picks in April, that will change.

Benson has gone over 1,000 yards in each of the last three seasons, but he's averaged more than four yards per carry only once (and that was in 2009).

Teams will be cautious, and ultimately he'll wind up with a one- or two-year deal for little guaranteed money.

LaRon Landry, S

This dude is more focused on looking good than playing well. Actually, Landry doesn't even look good—he looks downright scary.

He hasn't played a full season since 2009, and there is no reason to believe he's getting any better as he ages.

Landry is a risky move for any dollar amount.

Plaxico Burress, WR

The former Jet and Giant receiver showed he can still play ball, but he's nowhere close to the guy he once was.

At 34 years old, he's a one-year contract type guy for little guaranteed money.

Just because he scored eight touchdowns last year doesn't entitle him to anything.

Peyton Hillis, RB

We're not even sure how committed to football Hillis is, so big money and a long-term deal are out of the question for the former breakout star.

At only 26 years old, he's still young enough to turn things around, but he'll need to a earn a team's trust before he earns more money.