NFL Free Agency Preview: T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Cincinnati Bengals

There will be no bigger name at receiver in free agency in 2009 than T.J. Houshmandzadeh. Nor could there be any better a talent. The current Bengal is likely to leave Cincinnati this offseason via free agency, and he should have no problem doing that.

TJ has been one of the leagues elite possession receivers for quite some time now. But His contributions to the Bengals offense has yet to amount to a single playoff win. The 31-year old will want to go to a contender should he take his chances in free agency.

Whoever signs TJ will be getting an experienced vet, who constantly moves the chains. TJ's big frame and physical nature will attract many teams looking to upgrade at receiver.

There aren't many flaws in TJ's game. He's big, he's strong. He has decent speed and can be a punishing receiver after the catch. The only gripe I would have against him would be his yards per reception. But that stat is meaningless due to the fact he is constantly moving the chains.

Here are the teams I think TJ could sign with this offseason.

Oakland

The Raiders are in serious need of a solid receiver right now. People are labeling Jamarcus Russel as a bust and it sort of infuriates me. How can you label a young QB as a bust when he has been given very little talent to work with at receiver? TJ would provide the young receivers in Oakland with some veteran leadership and show them the ropes of being a receiver in the NFL.

Philadelphia

TJ has already expressed interest in being an Eagle in 2009. As an Eagles fan I would much rather have Antonio Bryant instead. But the addition of TJ would give the Eagles a good boost in the passing game.

Seattle

Matt Hasselbeck is in serious need of weapons on offense. It has been a one man show for the past three seasons, and all three have yet to return the Seahawks to the Super Bowl.

New York Giants

This move would only be necessary if the G-men were to let go of troubled star wideout Plaxico Burress. Amani Toomer has already said he doesn't want to come back next year, and if Burress leaves, it will leave a gaping hole in their offense.

Kansas City

The Chiefs would love to have another solid receiver along their young star Dwayne Bowe. TJ would give them a good boost in the passing game, although the Chiefs might have bigger needs this offseason.

Jacksonville

The Jags pass game was awful this year, compared to 2007. Jerry Porter did not come as advertised and struggled to get started following sitting out the first few weeks due to injury. TJ would solidify their attack and give them a solid physical presence in the slot-