2017 NFL Free Agency: Best Move Every Team Can Still Make

Well, we're finally here: The start of NFL free agency is upon us.

Since the "legal-tampering" period began earlier this week, we've already been exposed to plenty of rumored deals that are set to happen as soon as teams are allowed to officially sign.

However, things happen and negotiations can be reneged on. Sure, those are likely to be outliers, but you get the point.

The biggest story as we head into free agency is where Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will end up.

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Cowboys are set to release Romo, allowing him to pick his spot for 2017.

A team like the Denver Broncos signing Romo would definitely put them back in the Super Bowl conversation, and the same goes for the Houston Texans, though they'd finally be entering the Super Bowl conversation.

Another important domino that has fallen is Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor. According to Schefter, Taylor and the Bills have agreed to a contract restructure, allowing him to stay with the team.

There are plenty of teams with quarterback needs but also a lot with needs along the offensive line.

There is still an important transaction every team can make, and we're here to tell you what they are.

Let's begin in the AFC West with the Arizona Cardinals—a team set to lose some big-name free agents.

Arizona Cardinals: Sign a Wide Receiver

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With the departure of wide receiver Michael Floyd last season following his DUI arrest, the Arizona Cardinals find themselves in a position to go after another wide receiver to join the ranks of John Brown, J.J. Nelson, and Larry Fitzgerald.

At this point in his career, it's unclear how much longer Fitzgerald intends to play for as each season we keep saying "this could be his last."

Bringing in a wide receiver now would help shore up the position for when Fitzgerald leaves and keep a core intact.

According to Over The Cap, the Cardinals have just over $21 million in cap room, so pursuing a big-name wide receiver like Alshon Jeffery or Terrelle Pryor might be out of the question.

However, a guy like Kendall Wright would certainly suffice, although Pierre Garcon would have been a slightly better option if he wasn't interesting the San Francisco 49ers, as Ian Rapoport of NFL Network has reported.

Throughout his career, Wright has had his fair share of injuries, but most would agree that when he is on the field, he is a productive player.

Putting him in an offense alongside Fitzgerald and running back David Johnson is better for the Cardinals as a whole, especially quarterback Carson Palmer as he tries to rebound from a down 2016.

Atlanta Falcons: Lock Up One of the 'Big Three'

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It appears the Atlanta Falcons are already on their way to fulfilling this headline.

According to D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Falcons are in talks about a long-term extension with cornerback Desmond Trufant—one of the "big three."

In this case, the "big three" consists of Trufant, quarterback Matt Ryan and running back Devonta Freeman.

Trufant and Freeman are entering the final years of their contracts, whereas Ryan still has two years left on his deal. Trufant is one of the premier cornerbacks in the league, so this is obviously a no-brainer.

For Freeman, sure, he's a running back, but by the time his contract expires, he'll be just 25 years old. The argument that we will hear is whether or not it's worth it for the Falcons to re-sign him, or rather just turn the reins over to Tevin Coleman and replenish the position through the draft.

A Ryan deal would be nice, but that's probably going to be on the back-burner until next offseason.

Good job, Falcons—it's like you read this slideshow before it was even written.

Baltimore Ravens: Sign a Wide Receiver

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With the retirement of future Hall of Fame wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. and current Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Mike Wallace's pending $8 million option potentially leading to his release, the Ravens could be left with just Breshad Perriman and the recently re-signed Michael Campanaro as the only noteworthy names on the receiver depth chart.

As per usual for the Ravens, they are once again searching for a wide receiver(s) to help get their uninspiring offense going.

According to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports, a potential reunion with former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Torrey Smith is possible—this could also impact the team's decision on Wallace's option.

Even if Smith returns, a tandem of Perriman and Smith is not enough—Smith was less than stellar in 2016, and Perriman and Smith have similar skill sets, so it may not be the best idea to rely on two downfield threats.

So, the Ravens will need to do more via either the draft or still within free agency.

Following the pattern of bringing in veteran wide receivers, the Ravens could look towards former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Vincent Jackson. Prior to Brandon Marshall signing with the New York Giants, he should have been on the Raven's radar, too.

According to Spotrac, Jackson holds a market value of $4.6 million a year. Recently, he has had some durability issues, but he's unlike any receiver the Ravens had for quite a while.

The Ravens don't have a ton of cap space, going into free agency at just under $17 million (27th in the league), but if Spotrac's number is accurate, they can afford him.

Either way, the Ravens need to address the wide receiver position or make a move in the draft.

Buffalo Bills: Re-Sign CB Stephon Gilmore

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According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Buffalo Bills are bringing back quarterback Tyrod Taylor on a restructured contract.

The reason I bring this up is because that's what would have been the headline, but the Bills and the regime consisting of general manager Doug Whaley finally did something right.

While this move may not be as important in comparison to Taylor, it's a close second.

With the franchise-tag deadline passing, the Bills didn't find it important enough to use it on cornerback Stephon Gilmore—not a good idea.

Although Gilmore has dealt with injuries in the past (most notably a torn labrum in 2015), he's an incredibly talented player having been a prior top-10 pick. Sure, the market might be tough right now for Gilmore as so many teams may want his services, but Gilmore isn't the type of player you can let walk away.

Keeping a duo of Gilmore and Ronald Darby (you'd imagine) should be successful for many years to come—remember that Gilmore is still only 26 years old and has shown flashes of being a star.

Carolina Panthers: Release RB Jonathan Stewart

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With the No. 8 pick in the upcoming draft, it's almost safe to say that the Carolina Panthers will (and should) draft LSU running back Leonard Fournette.

As a result of this, the Panthers should cut bait with running back Jonathan Stewart now.

According to Over The Cap, Stewart holds an $8.25 million cap hit for 2016, which would make you think he would have been a potential cap casualty, coupled with him turning 30 later this month.

The Panthers have done a great job extending defensive linemen Mario Addison and Charles Johnson, but they still need to address the two biggest pieces in fellow defensive linemen Star Lotulelei and Kawann Short—cutting this salary would help clear some space for these moves.

Release Stewart. Draft Fournette. The end.

Chicago Bears: Avoid QB Mike Glennon

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Sure, this slideshow is about moves teams should make, but this needs to be addressed as this is asinine.

Look, it is absolute madness on behalf of the Chicago Bears to be considering signing Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Mike Glennon.

Mike Silver of NFL Network believes Glennon will end up with the Bears. Not only that, but Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports has reported that Glennon wants money in the $14 million-plus range.

Annually.

If the Bears sign Mike Glennon to a multi-year deal for that, they are setting themselves up for a hell of a season and beyond.

In his career, Glennon does have a 30-15 touchdown-to-interception ratio, but he has proved nothing.

The Bears need to draft a quarterback and let him be the guy—not sign a player who couldn't save the Bucs franchise and made them draft another quarterback No. 1 overall.

Pro tip: Don't sign a quarterback for $15 million a year who has hardly any career wins, couldn't keep his job on a really bad team, and oh—just look at the Brock Osweiler deal with the Houston Texans.

Rant over.

Cincinnati Bengals: Re-Sign OT Andrew Whitworth And/Or OG Kevin Zeitler

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With over $40.5 million in cap space, the Cincinnati Bengals need to use a large chunk of that to take care of their own.

According to Jim Owczarski of the Cincinnati Enquirer, the Bengals have re-signed wide receiver Brandon LaFell to a two-year, $10 million deal.

Nope. Wrong move, Bengals.

Instead, the Bengals should have turned their attention to offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth and offensive guard Kevin Zeitler, who are set to become free agents.

Even in his mid-30s, Whitworth is still one of the better offensive tackles in the league, ranking as the third-best left tackle in 2016, according to Pro Football Focus.

Like Whitworth, Zeitler finished inside the top five at his position, according to PFF.

You get it—they're both valuable and productive players that will be swooped up in a heartbeat on the open market.

Before free agency begins, the Bengals need to come from off the top rope and lock-up both of these guys—they are key assets in helping quarterback Andy Dalton progress as the team's franchise quarterback.

Cleveland Browns: Re-Sign Terrelle Pryor

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Terrelle Pryor is many things.

He is the former quarterback of the Ohio State Buckeyes. He is a former supplemental draft pick by the Oakland Raiders. He is the Raiders' former starting quarterback. He was a wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns.

But now? He is about to be a very rich man.

Hopefully he becomes rich from the Browns.

With the franchise-tag deadline passing, the Browns decided against applying it to Pryor. Maybe the Browns believe the franchise-tag amount for a wide receiver (north of $15 million) was too much. Or maybe the Browns' new way of doing things analytically is the reason they are not pouncing on Pryor.

According to Michael David Smith of ProFootballTalk, that might be the case. David Smith cited a report from Tony Grossi of ESPN.com in which he heard that the Browns are not in on Pryor for the $12 million that he believes he's been worth.

You know what I say? Analytics, Shamalytics. Re-sign him, fools.

Pryor was the only consistent pulse the Browns had on offense in 2016, and he truly shined. If fellow wide receiver Josh Gordon is reinstated, an offense consisting of Gordon, Pryor, tight end Gary Barnidge and second-year wide receiver Corey Coleman will make any incoming rookie quarterback's transition to the league that much easier.

The Browns have over $100 million in cap space. Stop with the games—re-sign Pryor.

Dallas Cowboys: Restructure TE Jason Witten's Contract

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By far the least glamorous move on this list, the Dallas Cowboys needs to restructure tight end Jason Witten's contract.

Right now, the Cowboys sit at under $8 million in cap space heading into free agency, with safety Barry Church running away to the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

The Cowboys had a plethora of players hitting free agency this season, with the notable ones consisting of Church, cornerback Morris Claiborne, wide receiver Terrance Williams and offensive guard Ronald Leary.

Even if the Cowboys did not want to re-sign any of those players, their current cap situation is going to make it hard to sign anyone.

Right now, Witten is set to account for a cap hit north of $12.2 million in 2017.

Witten is definitely one of the best players in Cowboys history, but a cap hit of over $12 million is not worth it at this stage of his career.

This isn't unheard of with Witten either as he converted some salary money to a signing bonus in 2013 and did the same thing again in 2015 helping alleviate some of the Cowboys' cap issues.

Well, Mr. Witten, it's time to do it again. The Cowboys need some more breathing room and addressing this issue will help solve it.

Denver Broncos: Sign QB Tony Romo

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No surprise here.

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Dallas Cowboys are set to release quarterback Tony Romo Thursday.

The sense so far is that the Houston Texans and the Denver Broncos are set to be major players in the Romo sweepstakes.

Right now, the Broncos have Trevor Siemian and Paxton Lynch at quarterback.

In a few starts in 2016, Lynch did not look anywhere near ready to take over the starting gig.

For Siemian, he wasn't terrible, but he wasn't great—he was just another guy (who had a great game against the Cincinnati Bengals).

Bringing in Romo would rejuvenate the Broncos in a way similar to their Peyton Manning days and allow them to compete for a Super Bowl again.

With that said, the Broncos offensive line is a mess. That plus Romo's injury history equals no bueno.

Maybe former Cowboys guard Ronald Leary will come over with him?

Regardless, don't get into a bidding war for Romo, but definitely do what you can to get him in there, Denver.

Detroit Lions: Sign CB A.J. Bouye

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Set to become another very rich man, former Houston Texans cornerback A.J. Bouye had an incredible 2016 season, which he hopes to parlay into many saddlebags full of money.

Well, the one team that should start preparing those saddlebags are the Detroit Lions.

Just imagine a secondary consisting of Bouye and Darius Slay.

Uh, wow.

At nearly $31 million in cap space, the Lions could pull this off. Sure, the concern is that Bouye has only this kind of production for just one year, but, fortunately for Bouye, he's going to get paid either way.

During Slay's absence in 2016, the Lions cornerbacks were just laughable. Bringing in Bouye to tandem with Slay will promptly close those mouths that are probably still laughing.

Green Bay Packers: Re-Sign OG T.J. Lang

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The Green Bay Packers are notorious for staying away from free agents on the open market, and it is definitely not something well-received by their fans.

However, there is one in-house name that needs to be addressed—offensive guard T.J. Lang.

The Packers struggled in 2016 despite making the playoffs, and they only got there due to the play of quarterback Aaron Rodgers. 

Despite his offseason surgeries, Lang is an absolutely essential piece to keep on the offensive line.

According to PFF, the Packers ranked as the top pass-blocking team in the league—who do you think was largely responsible for that?

Sure, the money could get out of hand, but there is still some time left before Lang officially hits the open market (very little). Get Lang back on the offensive line to protect Rodgers—there are no alternatives for this.

Houston Texans: Sign QB Tony Romo

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Let the games begin....

Hey, sound familiar?

Yup, the Broncos and Texans slides are going to be virtually identical, but it is definitely allowed here.

When you look at the Texans roster, the only weak spot is the quarterback position and Brock Osweiler. Outside of that you will find a group of great weapons headlined by wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, and a ferocious defense headlined by J.J. Watt.

The only nuisance here is keeping Osweiler on the roster at his cost and basically admitting that you messed up.

Not much else to say here—signing Romo makes the Texans a legitimate threat to the New England Patriots.

Indianapolis Colts: Sign a Top Offensive Lineman

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Be warned: There are several teams remaining in this slideshow that are suggested to sign an offensive lineman. Can you blame me? Most of the offensive lines in the league stink.

Just ask the Indianapolis Colts. They'll tell you.

When I think of the Colts, I think of a team that cannot protect arguably the greatest quarterback prospect we've seen since John Elway in Andrew Luck.

Serious question: Can you name more than one of their offensive lineman? Can you even name one? If not, I rest my case.

Heading into free agency, the Colts have no excuse for not addressing this position as they have over $47.5 million in cap space—also, they should pursue a big-name defensive player such as former New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower.

If they haven't already during the legal-tampering period, they need to lock down someone like Kevin Zeitler of the Bengals—perhaps the best available offensive lineman this offseason.

Give Zeitler all the money and stop making Luck run for his life and getting him injured.

Jacksonville Jaguars: Sign a Big-Name Free Agent

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We saw it in 2016 with the signing of Malik Jackson, and it appears it's going to happen again in 2017—"the Jacksonville Jaguars sign (insert big-name player name here) for a ton of money."

It appears that player's name we're inserting this offseason is former Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell.

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Jaguars will sign Campbell barring any setbacks.

To continue improving their team around quarterback Blake Bortles, the Jaguars will have some added help this offseason with over $75.5 million in cap space, though that number will be lowered with the official signing of Campbell.

In addition to Campbell, the Jaguars also already agreed to terms with former Cowboys safety Barry Church, and they need to keep the ball rolling.

You have the money, Jacksonville. Go have some fun with the likes of former Texans cornerback A.J. Bouye. Make sure to secure Campbell and remember that nothing is official until he signs on the dotted line.

Kansas City Chiefs: Sign a Wide Receiver

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Until wide receiver Tyreek Hill showed up on the scene, the Kansas City Chiefs offense had been boring and uninspiring, headlined by wide receiver Jeremy Maclin, in the Alex Smith era.

Even with Maclin and Hill, the Chiefs still need to bolster the position.

I'm not entirely confident (yet) in Chris Conley to be that guy.

The Chiefs currently rank dead last in the NFL in available cap space at less than a million bucks, so they will need to make some kind of moves to help ease that some more.

After that, the Chiefs roster itself looks pretty darn good. Sure, they're likely to lose nose tackle Dontari Poe as the market will overpay for him, and the Chiefs simply cannot afford him, but adding a complementary wide receiver piece will definitely help open up the offense a bit more for someone like Hill to do his work.

Maybe someone such as former New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz on a one-year "prove it" deal on the cheap?

Los Angeles Chargers: Sign an Offensive Lineman

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After releasing offensive lineman D.J. Fluker, the newly branded Los Angeles Chargers are left with an even weaker offensive line than they already had (is that possible?).

With over $22 million to spend, the Chargers need to address the entire offensive line as a whole.

One impending free-agent guard that stands out is former Detroit Lion Larry Warford.

According to Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com, he does not expect Warford to re-sign with the team.

Enter the Chargers.

Spotrac has Warford at a market value of over $6 million—a figure the Chargers can manage.

With presumably just a few years left in him, quarterback Philip Rivers deserves more protection as opposed to being sacked 36 more times like he was in 2016.

Warford makes sense here.

Los Angeles Rams: Trade CB Trumaine Johnson

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According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Los Angeles Rams are shopping cornerback Trumaine Johnson.

Prior to this report, the idea of Johnson being traded wasn't something that came to mind. By following the report, it makes a ton of sense.

The Rams franchise-tagged Johnson for the second season in a row, and he is expected to make a boat load of money again.

Right now, the Rams are sort of in a state of disarray. They have no first-round pick from the trade that they were in that acquired the No. 1 overall pick in 2016 to draft Jared Goff, and, quite frankly, Goff didn't look like a No. 1 overall pick in his few appearances his rookie season.

So, what do you do? You're a team with your best offensive player (wide receiver Kenny Britt) hitting free agency, your quarterback might be a dud, you have no first-round pick, a defense that isn't worth bragging about outside of defensive lineman Aaron Donald and the offensive line is atrocious.

The first step is trading your most valuable asset for draft resources—that's where Johnson comes in.

According to Marc Sessler of NFL Network, his colleague Rapoport said the Cleveland Browns are a team to watch in the Johnson sweepstakes.

Start with the Browns' No. 12 pick and go from there. Get some resources for this new regime and rebuild the franchise ahead of the new stadium opening.

Miami Dolphins: Sign DL Jabaal Sheard

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You would have originally seen me suggesting that the Miami Dolphins re-sign wide receiver Kenny Stills, but, according to Rand Getlin of NFL insider, the team has already done that.

Next up, addressing a defensive line that has cut ties with Mario Williams is in order.

While re-signing defensive end Andre Branch was an OK move by the Dolphins, bringing in Jabaal Sheard to go alongside Ndamukong Suh and Cameron Wake sounds like a nightmare for opposing quarterbacks.

Not only does bringing in Sheard help your defensive line and pass rush (as Sheard had six sacks in 2016), it also hurts the division rival New England Patriots—Sheards' former team.

Good job on bringing back Stills, but now it's time to add another weapon to the defensive line.

Sheard is the answer.

Minnesota Vikings: Sign an Offensive Lineman

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After starting the 2016 season at 5-0 with quarterback Sam Bradford at the helm with an elite defense in tow, the Minnesota Vikings were primed to be in the Super Bowl conversation.

Well, you know how that story ended: disastrously.

The offensive line was an abomination, and it totally ruined the team's chances.

Like most teams, the Vikings need to upgrade the offensive line—this is going to be a competitive position group in free agency.

Outside of the bigger-name guys, a player the Vikings could look at is former New England Patriots tackle Sebastian Vollmer.

2015 and 2016 have been dreadful seasons for Vollmer (having not even played in 2016), but prior to that he's been a stellar tackle for the Patriots.

The Vikings may not be in a position to take a risk like this, but the tackle market is wrought with guys that have similar issues or just simply aren't that good.

Adding someone like Vollmer is a risk worth taking.

New England Patriots: Trade QB Jimmy Garoppolo

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One of the hottest topics all offseason: Will the New England Patriots trade quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo?

Well, I'm not certain—but I know they should.

According to Chris Wesseling of NFL Network, his colleague Mike Garafolo guesses that the Patriots' asking price on Garoppolo is two first-round picks.

Well, I'm sure it is, but that might be a bit steep.

Sure, the Patriots don't necessarily need to trade Garoppolo. They can promise to hand him the keys to the New England kingdom when Lord Tom Brady retires, but who knows when that will be? The man could play with an oxygen tank attached to him for crying out loud.

By not trading Garoppolo now, you're somewhat hoping for a quarterback injury in the preseason—like the Minnesota Vikings who traded a first-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles for Sam Bradford.

If that doesn't happen, Garoppolo can just walk away after next season as some team will definitely pay him a starter's wage.

Of course, don't settle for less, but also be realistic.

New Orleans Saints: Trade WR Brandin Cooks

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Another potential trade idea that makes too much sense.

It has been reported that the New Orleans Saints are shopping wide receiver Brandin Cooks, and the Tennessee Titans seem to be a serious player in the sweepstakes, according to Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports.

It has also been reported by Josh Katzenstein of the New Orleans Times-Picayune that the New England Patriots offered the No. 32 pick for Cooks.

In all, there seem to be a few major players to acquire Cooks' services, and the Saints would be smart to ship him off.

Of course, Cooks is a dynamite player who has been productive during his career. On the other hand, he's entering the final year of his contract, and the Saints have other wide receivers like Michael Thomas and Willie Snead that are more than competent.

Currently, the Saints seem like a bonafide 7-9 or 8-8 team. They have plenty of holes that need to be addressed. Trading Cooks for additional resources or impact players helps the Saints potentially get younger for an aging Drew Brees.

There has been a rumor floating around, according to Jimmy Kempski of Philly Voice, that suggests a potential trade between Cooks and Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Brandon Graham is a possibility.

If I'm the Eagles, I'm not sure if I'd do that. As my colleague Justis Mosqueda pointed out, a pairing of Graham and Cameron Jordan in a dome does sound mighty fine. 

Only trade Cooks to upgrade your team—many teams will want his services.

New York Giants: Sign an Offensive Lineman

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Breaking news: New York Giants left tackle Ereck Flowers is not good.

It's just that plain and simple—he cannot play left tackle in the NFL.

With offensive linemen Will Beatty and Marshall Newhouse hitting the open market, the Giants have got to at least sign some depth at the position.

The signing of wide receiver Brandon Marshall may be all well and good, but protecting quarterback Eli Manning to allow him to get the ball to Marshall is important, too.

In particular, the left tackle market is not anything to brag about, so perhaps the Giants address that in the first round of the upcoming draft.

Beyond that, the Giants do only have a sliver less than $13 million to work with, so there are some limitations. Center Weston Richburg and left guard Justin Pugh are great players.

Maybe the Giants can swindle a player away from the team they share their stadium with—the New York Jets (again!). Yes, I'm talking about bringing on Ben Ijalana. 

By PFF's standards, Ijalana had quite the terrible 2016, but he can play both tackle spots and provides a fairly low-cost option for a team that doesn't exactly have a lot of cap space.

Again, he's just one idea, but addressing the offensive line needs to be a top priority for the Giants brass this offseason.

New York Jets: Trade DL Muhammad Wilkerson

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Trading New York Jets defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson is one of those stories that has been bandied around a lot, but not so much as of late.

As you look at the Jets roster, it's a barren wasteland.

2016's version of quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick was the total opposite of 2015, and they released both cornerback Darrelle Revis and wide receiver Brandon Marshall.

The team is an utter mess.

Trading Wilkerson (and also fellow defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson) does for the Jets what trading Trumaine Johnson does for the Los Angeles Rams—it helps build up more draft resources to try to rebuild through there.

While the Jets may have just signed Wilkerson to a long-term deal, the type of production he puts out won't make teams shy away from his contract—although he did play below par last season.

Though his play in 2016 may make it more difficult to trade him, we are still talking about a guy in Wilkerson who has been dominant his entire career up until last season.

This may be a long shot, but it's worth exploring. If trading Wilkerson isn't possible, the Jets should undoubtedly trade Richardson. 

Oakland Raiders: Extend LB Khalil Mack and QB Derek Carr

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Like the Atlanta Falcons, the Oakland Raiders have two premier players set to enter contract years: quarterback Derek Carr and linebacker Khalil Mack.

Keeping these guys away from even thinking about the open market in 2018 needs to be a priority immediately.

Sure, re-signing guys like offensive tackle Menelik Watson are of concern right now, but these two big-time players need to be locked up long term.

The Raiders have north of $40 million in cap space—why not get the ball rolling now?

Philadelphia Eagles: Acquire a Wide Receiver

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As mentioned in the New Orleans Saints slide, the Philadelphia Eagles have been linked to Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks.

One could argue that the Eagles' receiving depth is the worst in the league, with only Jordan Matthews to show for it.

The Eagles need another weapon for second-year quarterback Carson Wentz.

Whether they swing a trade for Cooks, or sign Alshon Jeffery, Terrelle Pryor or Kenny Britt, the Eagles need to acquire a receiver in some way, shape or form to help Wentz develop—it's for the good of the franchise. 

Pittsburgh Steelers: Extend RB Le'Veon Bell

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After extending wide receiver Antonio Brown, it's now time for the Pittsburgh Steelers to turn their attention to running back Le'Veon Bell and get him re-signed long term.

While running backs in today's NFL are basically disposable, there are a few that set themselves apart—Bell is one of them.

Having slapped the franchise tag on him, the Steelers could very well just allow Bell to play out 2017 and evaluate after the season. After all, he could get catastrophically injured or suspended again.

However, dealing with players in that way doesn't seem like the best idea. Bell has injury history as well as a history being suspended, but he cannot be stopped when on the field.

The Steelers aren't traditionally a team linked to free agency, but that may change this offseason, according to Aditi Kinkhabwala of NFL Network.

I'll believe it when I see it.

But first, get Bell sorted out—he's far too valuable to risk losing.

San Francisco 49ers: Trade for QB Kirk Cousins

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According to Marc Sessler of NFL Network, his colleague Mike Silver said that Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins "wants no part of" the Redskins and also that it's likely Cousins ends up in San Francisco.

The 49ers are now led by new head coach Kyle Shanahan who previously worked with Cousins during his stint with the Redskins.

Sure, the 49ers have reportedly agreed a deal to sign quarterback Brian Hoyer to a two-year deal, according to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports, but that move will not deter the 49ers from pursuing Cousins.

I've heard this analogy many times about this situation, and it makes perfect sense: Cousins is like the girlfriend that the guy wants to date but doesn't want to marry.

We've seen it the past two seasons in the form of franchise tags.

The Redskins obviously don't trust him long term, so it's time to trade him to the 49ers—a team that is already bolstering its offense with the signing of wide receiver Pierre Garcon.

Case closed.

Seattle Seahawks: Sign Offensive Linemen

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The Seattle Seahawks are a great team—there's no question about that.

Their only blemish? You guessed it—their offensive line.

According to PFF, the Seahawks ranked dead last in both pass and run-blocking last season—considering how well the Seahawks did with that offensive line should tell you that with even an average offensive line they could be dangerous.

As mentioned in prior slides, there are plenty of teams in search of upgrades along the offensive line, so Seattle will have stiff competition.

One thing Seattle has over most teams, though, is that its actually, uh, good.

Guys like Ronald Leary or Larry Warford might take less money to go there if necessary, although the Seahawks do have over $14.5 million in cap space.

Whatever positions they don't address along the offensive line in free agency will definitely need to be a priority in the draft.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Sign WR DeSean Jackson

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With wide receiver Vincent Jackson leaving in free agency, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be looking for a receiver to line up opposite Mike Evans.

With nearly $60 million in available resources, the Bucs can definitely afford someone like wide receiver DeSean Jackson, and the Bucs are set to make a "strong push" for the speedy veteran, as Ian Rapoport of NFL Network has reported.

It appears two other teams are in on Jackson, too—the Dallas Cowboys and New England Patriots.

However, to go with those teams, Jackson would need to take a serious pay cut. But we all know that the best thing to do (especially in a sport like football) is to make your money while you can.

Jackson is a perfect fit and Tampa needs to pay up for him.

An offense of quarterback Jameis Winston, Jackson, Evans and tight end Cameron Brate would be one of the more high-powered on paper heading into 2017.

Tennessee Titans: Sign WR Alshon Jeffery

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We saw quite a bit of progress from the Tennessee Titans in 2016—especially from their quarterback, Marcus Mariota.

While he may have tight end Delanie Walker, and the addition last offseason of wide receiver Rishard Matthews proved successful, Mariota has yet to have a true No. 1 receiver.

Fortunately for the Titans, former Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery is going to be on the market.

Right now, the Titans rank fourth in the league in available cap dollars at over $63 million—there is no issue with money here.

Jeffery will have plenty of suitors, and it could end up in a bidding war, but the Titans do have this to use in their sales pitch: they're young, hungry, productive and on the verge of making noise in the AFC.

Do what you have to do, Tennessee, but bring in Jeffery to make the Titans the kings of the AFC South.

Washington Redskins: Trade QB Kirk Cousins

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Piggybacking off of the 49ers slide, yes, the Redskins absolutely need to trade Cousins.

In a deal for Cousins, Shanahan is probably more than willing to give up the team's No. 2 overall pick, allowing Washington to basically pick from whomever they want, whether it be a quarterback or pass-rusher to bolster the roster.

After franchise-tagging Cousins two years in a row, it's quite clear the Redskins are reluctant to hand over the long-term deal, so why not just pull the plug and get it over with?

If you look at the Redskins now, they're likely losing both of their top wide receivers in DJax and Garcon, so they're already a lesser offense.

Acquiring the No. 2 overall pick is a hot commodity—especially for a player you really don't even want, but there's nothing else good enough out there that has presented itself.

Trade Cousins, Washington.

End this soap opera.

Statistics courtesy of Pro Football Focus. Cap figures courtesy of Over The Cap. 

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