2015 NFL Free Agency: Best Players Available at Each Position After Day 4

Day 4 of NFL free agency has come and gone, and although most of the premier names on the market have been wined, dined and signed, there's still a cavalcade of talented options remaining on the market. And we're here to let you know who they are.

In this column, we'll take an in-depth look at the three top players remaining at each position and break down what they bring to the table and whether or not they're currently in talks with an NFL team. We'll tell you their positives and negatives and why they still remain on the market, which opened this past Tuesday with a flurry.

So if you're unhappy with your favorite team's performance thus far in free agency, don't fret, as there are still good players available. Click ahead and find out.

Here are the best players available at each position after Day 4 of NFL free agency 2015.

Quarterbacks

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Michael Vick, New York Jets

Last season, the 34-year-old Vick started three games for the Jets in place of an ineffective Geno Smith and played, well, like a 34-year-old backup quarterback, tossing three touchdown strikes against four total turnovers while completing only 52 percent of his passes (1-2 record). While he still possesses excellent speed, he's not even close to the player he once was.

Matt Moore, Miami Dolphins

Moore has always been a favorite of ours, as he's a competent backup who can step in and hold down the fort when needed. He holds an 11-12 career record as a starter to go along with 33 touchdown passes and 28 interceptions. At age 30 and with little wear and tear on his body, it's feasible that he could stick around the league for a while, and he is certainly good enough to be a backup next season.

Colt McCoy, Washington Redskins

McCoy authored perhaps the greatest moment of his professional career when he led the Redskins to a Monday night victory over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 8. It was the type of performance on a national stage that extends careers, and at age 27, McCoy still has gas left in the tank. He's a gritty player who can get the job done when needed.

Running Backs

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Reggie Bush, Detroit Lions

Bush—the former No. 2 overall pick in the 2006 draft—spent Friday visiting the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media (via Chris Wesseling of NFL.com). But Bush left Foxborough without a contract, per Dianna Marie Russini of NBC4. That means the 30-year-old remains on the market—for now—and there's no doubt that NFL franchises still value his pass-catching ability and speed.

Trent Richardson (Released by Indianapolis Colts)

Richardson's release from Indianapolis marked the end of an error, as the former No. 3 overall pick in the 2012 draft never got it going in a Colts uniform. The fact that Richardson didn't receive a single carry in any of Indianapolis' three postseason games spoke volumes and underscored the massive failure that was his tenure with the team.

He's still only 24, so there's a chance he could turn around his career, and it's difficult to imagine a running back-needy team not giving him a shot, so expect to see Richardson get a third chance to resuscitate his once-promising career.

Steven Jackson (Released by Atlanta Falcons)

It's probably close to the end of the line for Jackson, one of the century's more underrated players. Jackson did rush for seven touchdowns and 3.7 yards per carry last year in Atlanta but is clearly slowing down at age 31.

Is he the player he once was? Absolutely not. But is he still capable of performing short-yardage duties and potentially filling in if a starter goes down? Definitely.

Wide Receivers

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Dwayne Bowe (Released by Kansas City Chiefs)

Per Adam Teicher of ESPN.com, the Kansas City Chiefs released Bowe on Thursday, ending an eight-year run with the team that saw him haul in 44 touchdown receptions. The 6'2" Bowe plays taller than his height, and although his reputation took a hit last season as no Kansas City wide receiver scored a touchdown, he still has the physical tools to dazzle on the NFL level. He should be scooped up in short order.

Michael Crabtree, San Francisco 49ers

Crabtree authored a disappointing 2014 campaign in which he only caught 68 passes for 698 yards and four touchdowns. He's shown flashes of brilliance in the past, and it's within the realm of possibility that he could sparkle again. The expectation should be that Crabtree—whose stock is at an all-time low—signs a one-year deal in hopes of hitting the market next season with more momentum behind him.

Cecil Shorts III, Jacksonville Jaguars

Since being selected in the fourth round of the 2011 draft, Shorts proved to be more than a serviceable player in Jacksonville, catching at least 50 passes in each of the last three seasons. Dom Cosentino of NJ.com recently reported that the Jets have interest in the 27-year-old, so his stay on the market could be drawing to a close.

Tight Ends

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Jermaine Gresham, Cincinnati Bengals

Gresham played well in 2014 for Cincinnati in place of the injured Tyler Eifert, catching 62 passes for 460 yards and five touchdowns. He's also an accomplished blocker—he finished 2014 ranked as Pro Football Focus' third-best pass-blocking tight end. Gresham had been speaking with the Raiders, but per Vic Tafur of the San Francisco Chronicle, those talks have fallen apart.

Jacob Tamme, Denver Broncos

One of Peyton Manning's longtime weapons, the 29-year-old Tamme caught 14 passes for 109 yards and two touchdowns last season in Denver. He can still be a weapon in the passing attack, and the Broncos have interest in bringing him back, per Troy Renck of The Denver Post.

Tony Moeaki, Seattle Seahawks

Injuries have limited Moeaki to only eight catches over the past two seasons, but he did start two games last season in Seattle and played in the Super Bowl. While maladies have derailed what was once a promising career, Moeaki is only 27 and was the seventh-ranked free-agent tight end of ESPN's Bill Polian.

Tackles

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Anthony Collins (Released by Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Collins—one of the prized free agents of Tampa Bay's 2014 class—was released by the team on Thursday, per Scott Smith of Buccaneers.com. He didn't have a good season, finishing 2014 as Pro Football Focus' 63rd-ranked tackle. At age 29, he'll likely get another opportunity to play, and it's worth noting that he played good football in Cincinnati prior to signing in Tampa, so he has talent.

Joe Barksdale, St. Louis Rams

Barksdale is a mauler in the run game, finishing 2014 as Pro Football Focus' 11th-best run-blocking tackle. While he isn't as strong in pass protection, he started 29 games over the last two seasons in St. Louis, so he's exhibited durability. At age 27, he'll be off the market in short order, and it shouldn't surprise anyone if he plays well in 2015 and beyond.

Jake Long (Released by St. Louis Rams)

The former No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 draft, Long was released by the Rams earlier this week after two seasons with the club. He made the Pro Bowl four times as a member of the Miami Dolphins but struggled to stay healthy in St. Louis, suffering knee injuries in both 2013 and 2014. His pedigree and age (29) make it likely that he'll find another home—perhaps even back in St. Louis at a discounted rate.

Guards

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Daryn Colledge, Miami Dolphins

Colledge has started at least 13 games in every season since being drafted in 2006 and has proved to be a versatile player along the offensive line. He started 13 games last season in Miami, and in addition to work at guard, he has also manned both left and right tackle throughout his career. NFL teams value type of versatility, so expect Colledge to be off the market soon.

Dan Connolly, New England Patriots

Connolly started 13 games last year for the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots and has proved to be a vital cog in the interior of the offensive line over the past five seasons. He's also responsible for one of the most fun plays of the past decade.

Vladimir Ducasse, Minnesota Vikings

Ducasse, a former second-round pick of the Jets (2010), has never lived up to his massive potential but is still only 27, so he has a shot. He finished 2014 as Pro Football Focus' 61st-ranked guard.

Centers

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Chris Myers (Released by Houston Texans)

Myers finished 2014 ranked as Pro Football Focus' 16th-best center and is proficient in a zone-blocking scheme. He's an accomplished-run blocker and earned two trips to the Pro Bowl in seven seasons in Houston. A team like the Broncos—headed by his former coach in Houston, Gary Kubiak—makes all the sense in the world for the 33-year-old Myers.

Brian De La Puente, Chicago Bears

De La Puente played in only eight games for the Bears last year but still finished the year ranked as Pro Football Focus' seventh-best center. He can also play guard, giving him versatility that clubs crave. He's only 29 and should get another shot to play.

Lyle Sendlein (Released by Arizona Cardinals)

The 30-year-old Sendlein started all 16 games in each of the last two seasons in Arizona, but the Cardinals felt they needed an upgrade at the position. He didn't exactly play well—finishing 2014 ranked as Pro Football Focus' 69th-best center—but his durability should help him find another job.

Defensive Ends

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Greg Hardy, Carolina Panthers

Hardy is the best player remaining on the market, regardless of position. He compiled 26 sacks from 2012-2013, before his 2014 season was cut short by charges stemming from domestic violence. While the league awaits what his potential suspension could be for the 2015 season—with Bleacher Report's Jason Cole offering this recent update—ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that teams are in on the race to sign the talented Hardy.

Michael Johnson (Released by Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

One year after signing a big-money deal with the Buccaneers, Johnson was jettisoned from the club, per Joe Kania of Buccaneers.com. Johnson struggled in coach Lovie Smith's scheme, but he still has talent, as showcased in the years that he starred for the Bengals. Matt Vensel of the Star Tribune reported that the Vikings—led by Johnson's defensive coordinator in Cincinnati, Mike Zimmer—are interested in bringing Johnson into the fold.

Da'Quan Bowers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Bowers never quite lived up to the billing of being selected in the second round of the 2011 draft, compiling only seven sacks in four injury-riddled seasons. But he clearly has talent and should be given an opportunity to prove that he can still be a big-time pass-rusher on the NFL level.

Defensive Tackles

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Vince Wilfork (Released by New England Patriots)

One of the most beloved players in the history of the New England Patriots, Wilfork finds himself a free agent and should have no problems finding a new home. He can also play defensive end in a 3-4 alignment and finished ranked as Pro Football Focus' 13th-best player at that position in 2014. He's still an adept run-stopper and a tremendous locker-room leader.

B.J. Raji, Green Bay Packers

Raji missed all of the 2014 season, further dulling what looked to be a promising career. But his experience and versatility (he can play both defensive tackle and 3-4 defensive end) should mean he'll find a new home. It's also within the realm of possibility that Green Bay could bring him back at a discounted rate.

C.J. Mosley, Detroit Lions

Mosley played in 15 games for the Lions last year (starting eight) and compiled 2.5 sacks. He's an above-average run defender who can still get after the quarterback at age 31. It doesn't look as if the Lions will bring him back, which means he'll likely have a new home in 2015.

Inside Linebackers

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Rolando McClain, Dallas Cowboys

It looked as if the No. 8 overall pick of the 2010 draft would never live up to his potential, but McClain resuscitated his career in 2014 with the Cowboys, finishing the year ranked as Pro Football Focus' eight-best inside linebacker. He faces a four-game fine for violating the league's substance-abuse policy, which might be why he remains unsigned, as teams could be shying away from a talented player who has suffered through his share of off-field issues.

Brandon Spikes, Buffalo Bills

Spikes is one of the premier run-stopping linebackers in the league—but that is his primary source of production, as he's a two-down player. He would add a thumping presence to any team that is seeking a boon to its run defense.

Mason Foster, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tim Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reported that Foster is in the midst of negotiating a deal with the Chicago Bears, although nothing is official as of yet. He didn't play particularly well in 2014 (and only played in 10 games), but his youth (he's 26) and experience (he's started 54 games in four seasons) still make him an attractive commodity.

Outside Linebackers

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Lance Briggs, Chicago Bears

One of the most beloved players in the history of the Chicago Bears, Briggs earned seven Pro Bowl trips in 12 seasons in the Windy City. He finished 2014 ranked as Pro Football Focus' 10th-best outside linebacker despite only appearing in eight games. Expect him to be snatched off the market in the near future.

Geno Hayes, Jacksonville Jaguars

The 27-year-old Hayes started 11 games last season for the Jaguars and compiled two sacks and 34 tackles, ranking 12th overall among 4-3 outside linebackers on Pro Football Focus. He can both stop the run and rush the opposing passer.

John Abraham, Arizona Cardinals

Although he only appeared in one game in 2014, Abraham has authored a marvelous career, compiling 133.5 sacks and displaying the versatility to play as either a 4-3 defensive end or a 3-4 outside linebacker. Although his career his drawing to an end (he's 36), he should receive another opportunity from a team that needs help getting after the opposing quarterback.

Cornerbacks

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Tramon Williams, Green Bay Packers

Although the recency effect means Williams is remembered for allowing the game-winning touchdown in the NFC Championship Game, he still had a solid eight-year run in Green Bay, starting 99 games. His pick-six off Matt Ryan in the divisional round of the 2010 playoffs helped propel the Packers to a Super Bowl title, and he's intercepted 28 passes in his career. It's possible that he re-signs with Green Bay.

Tarell Brown, Oakland Raiders

The 30-year-old Brown finished 2014 ranked as Pro Football Focus' 75th-best corner, failing to intercept a pass for the second consecutive season. He did start 14 games last year for Oakland, and his play was better than the statistics would indicate.

Patrick Robinson, New Orleans Saints

Robinson, a first-round pick in the 2010 draft, finished 2014 ranked as Pro Football Focus' 40th-best cornerback, intercepting two passes in 14 games (two starts). Although he never lived up to his billing as a first-round pick, he is still drawing interest on the free-agent market, as he met with the Steelers on Friday, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media (via Kevin Patra of NFL.com).

Safeties

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Stevie Brown, New York Giants

Brown played in eight games last year for the Giants, finishing the year ranked as Pro Football Focus' 47th-best safety. He hasn't yet come close to replicating his outstanding 2012 season, in which he intercepted eight passes and forced two fumbles, but he's only 27, so it stands to reason that he still has a shot.

Thomas DeCoud, Carolina Panthers

DeCoud intercepted a pass and recorded 50 tackles last year for Carolina, but the Panthers opted not to re-sign him. At age 29, he still has football in him, so expect him to be snatched up in short order.

Brandon Meriweather, Washington Redskins

The hard-hitting Meriweather totaled three sacks and three forced fumbles last year for the Redskins, belying his reputation as only being a headhunter. It's unclear if he'll be back in Washington next year, but he should command interest on the market at some point in the near future.

Kickers and Punters

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Jay Feely, Chicago Bears

When Feely subbed for an injured Robbie Gould last year in Chicago, it marked the sixth team of his 14-year career. He went 3-of-4 on field-goal attempts in Chicago and has been a reliable option throughout his career. At age 38, he's nearing the end of the line, and 2015 could present his last opportunity to be a full-time kicker.

Mat McBriar, San Diego Chargers

The 35-year-old McBriar finished 2014 ranked as Pro Football Focus' 28th-best punter—not exactly a ringing endorsement. He averaged 46.9 yards per punt last season for the Chargers.