NFL Free Agency: Projecting Stats for the Top 25 Players on the Market

Even though the NFL is still in a lockout and we probably will not know where free agent players will end up for a while, that shouldn’t stop us from speculating about anything and everything.

Some players are good enough to produce no matter which team they play for however, some guys could either benefit or have down years depending on what scheme they are in at the time.

Here is a list of 25 of the top free agents and how I think they will do in the 2011 season.

QB Matt Hasselbeck

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CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 16: Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck #8 of the Seattle Seahawks looks to throw the ball during pregame before taking on the Chicago Bears in the 2011 NFC divisional playoff game at Soldier Field on January 16, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.

2010 stats: 3001 yards, 59.9% completion percentage, 12 touchdowns, 17 interceptions

Matt Hasselbeck probably will not be back in Seattle next season, and I could see him signing with a team like the Minnesota Vikings.

The Vikings need a veteran to come in and tutor first-round pick Christian Ponder for a season, and Hasselbeck could take Minnesota to the playoffs.

Even if the team loses WR Sydney Rice, they still have Percy Harvin, Bernard Berrian and of course Adrian Peterson.

2011 Prediction: 3400 yards, 60% completion percentage, 18 touchdowns, 12 interceptions

RB Joseph Addai

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INDIANAPOLIS - JANUARY 02: Joseph Addai #29 of the Indianapolis Colts runs with the ball during NFL game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 2, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

2010 Stats: 495 rushing yards, 4 touchdowns, 124 receiving yards, 0 touchdowns

Although Joseph Addai has not had a 1,000-yard season since 2007, he did have 10 rushing touchdowns in 2009 before being injured most of 2010.

At 28, Addai still has a few productive years left in him and a number of teams will be calling for his services like the Dolphins, Raiders, Giants and others.

I do not see him getting a shot to be the No. 1 guy though unless there is an injury. However, he could definitely be an important contributor.

2011 Prediction: 850 rushing yards, 7 touchdowns, 500 receiving yards, 3 touchdowns.

RB Cedric Benson

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CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 26: Cedric Benson #32 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs with the ball during the NFL game against the San Diego Chargers at Paul Brown Stadium on December 26, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals 34-20. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Ima

2010 Stats: 1,111 rushing yards, 7 touchdowns, 178 receiving yards, 1 touchdown

Cedric Benson was a complete bust with the Chicago Bears, although he has found a nice home with the Bengals.

I think Benson will ultimately resign with the Bengals, and with the team possibly having to start rookie Andy Dalton right away, he could have a huge year.

Teams are not going to be able to fully gear up against the run with Chad Ochocinco and now A.J. Green on the outside.

2011 Prediction: 1,350 rushing yards, 12 touchdowns, 200 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns

RB Ahmad Bradshaw

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 19: Ahmad Bradshaw #44 of the New York Giants runs against the Philadelphia Eagles during their game on December 19, 2010 at The New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

2010 Stats: 1,235 rushing yards, 8 touchdowns, 314 receiving yards, 0 touchdowns

Here is another guy who I see staying with their team, and he had a big year for the Giants in 2010.

The only thing that Bradshaw really needs to work on is his fumbling since he put the ball on the ground seven times in 2010 and lost six of them.

The Giants could be relying on Bradshaw more than ever in 2011 because Brandon Jacobs could be gone and the only other real option is the rookie Da’Rel Scott.

2011 Prediction: 1,300 rushing yards, 10 touchdowns, 250 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns

RB Ronnie Brown

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FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 02: Ronnie Brown #23 of the Miami Dolphins carries the ball in the first half against the New England Patriots on January 2, 2011 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

2010 Stats: 734 rushing yards, 5 touchdowns, 242 receiving yards, 0 touchdowns

The Miami Dolphins are in a tough spot with their top two leading rushers being free agents in Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams.

In the end, I see the Dolphins letting Brown go and re-signing Williams to pair with rookie Daniel Thomas.

With Brown I see him landing with a team more as a complement, say with the Ravens, rather than the No. 1 guy.

2011 Prediction: 850 rushing yards, 10 touchdowns, 300 receiving yards, 1 touchdown

RB Michael Bush

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KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 02: Running back Michael Bush #29 of the Oakland Raiders runs down field in a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on January 2, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Tim Umphrey/Getty Images)

2010 Stats: 655 rushing yards, 8 touchdowns, 194 receiving yards, 0 touchdowns

Michael Bush had a very solid season as the complement to Darren McFadden with the Raiders, and I think he will be moving to a new team.

He may not be a No. 1 guy for a team, but he definitely has the ability to fill in if there’s an injury and is a great short yardage back.

A team I can really see signing Bush is the St. Louis Rams, who still have to re-sign Steven Jackson as well.

2011 Prediction: 950 rushing yards, 10 touchdowns, 100 receiving yards, 0 touchdowns

RB Steven Jackson

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GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 05: Runningback Steven Jackson #39 of the St. Louis Rams rushes the football against the Arizona Cardinals during the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 5, 2010 in Glendale, Arizona. The Rams defeated the Ca

2010 Stats: 1,241 rushing yards, 6 touchdowns, 383 receiving yards, 0 touchdowns

Steven Jackson is one of the best running backs in the league and just finished his sixth straight 1,000-yard season.

There is no way the Rams let Jackson go, especially with the Rams being one of teams on the rise in the NFL.

I do think the Rams are going to bring in someone to help Jackson out and help prolong his career.

2011 Prediction: 1,150 rushing yards, 5 touchdowns, 500 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns

RB DeAngelo Williams

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NEW ORLEANS - OCTOBER 03: DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers in action during the game against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on October 3, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

2010 Stats: 361 rushing yards, 1 touchdown, 61 receiving yards, 0 touchdowns

Coming off an injury-shortened season in 2010, DeAngelo Williams will be leaving the Panthers in 2011 I predict.

I still see Williams being a No. 1 guy for someone. However, the only team I really see needing that guy is the Washington Redskins.

Daniel Snyder has never been shy about bringing in free agents, and Williams would definitely be an upgrade over anyone the Redskins currently have.

2011 Prediction: 1,100 rushing yards, 8 touchdowns, 150 receiving yards, 1 touchdown

WR Mark Clayton

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ST. LOUIS - OCTOBER 03: Mark Clayton #89 of the St. Louis Rams catches the ball as Kelly Jennings #21 of the Seattle Seahawks on October 3, 2010 at Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

2010 Stats: 23 receptions, 306 yards, 2 touchdowns

Mark Clayton started out as one of the NFL’s biggest surprise stories of 2010 before being injured for the season.

Even if he does not return to the Rams in 2011, I think a team will give him a decent pay day to be their No. 1 receiver.

I would watch out for a team like the Chicago Bears who really only have a bunch of No. 2 receivers on the team.

2011 Prediction: 80 receptions, 1,350 yards, 6 touchdowns

WR Braylon Edwards

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 23: Braylon Edwards #17 of the New York Jets is tackled by Troy Polamalu #43 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2011 AFC Championship game at Heinz Field on January 23, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Ronald Marti

2010 Stats: 53 receptions, 904 yards, 7 touchdowns

I see Braylon Edwards staying with the New York Jets more because I do not think there will be many other teams that actually want him.

Edwards has always been unreliable, for the most part of his career catching the ball and has had his moments off the field as well.

He did have a pretty good season for the Jets in 2010. However, I see him reverting back more to the guy who drops everything in 2011.

2011 Prediction: 40 receptions, 700 yards, 6 touchdowns

WR Santonio Holmes

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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 23: Santonio Holmes #10 of the New York Jets celebrates after he scored a third quarter touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2011 AFC Championship game at Heinz Field on January 23, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvani

2010 Stats: 52 receptions, 746 yards, 6 touchdowns

Santonio Holmes had a lot of big catches for the Jets in his first season with the team, and I see New York doing everything to bring him back.

He has the speed to get by defenders, and his route running has been very underrated in his career.

Holmes seemed happy in New York as if he wanted to stay and be the Jets’ No. 1 receiver.

2011 Prediction: 84 receptions, 1,300 yards, 8 touchdowns

WR Steve E. Smith

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SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 07: Defensive tackle E.J. Wilson #97 of the Seattle Seahawks tackles Steve Smith #12 of the New York Giants at Qwest Field on November 7, 2010 in Seattle, Washington. The Giants defeated the Seahawks 41-7. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Gett

2010 Stats: 48 receptions, 529 yards, 3 touchdowns

Steve Smith had a down, injury-plagued year in 2010 after catching over 100 receptions and 1,200 yards in 2009.

He could be a perfect fit as the No. 2 or slot receiver on a lot of teams like the Jaguars, Bears or Cardinals.

I do not see him putting up the numbers he had in 2009; however I think he rebounds from 2010 and has a solid season.

2011 Prediction: 85 receptions, 900 yards, 7 touchdowns

WR Brad Smith

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JANUARY 08: Brad Smith #16 of the New York Jets runs with the ball against the Indianapolis Colts during their 2011 AFC wild card playoff game at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 8, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Jets won 17-16. (Phot

2010 Stats: 4 receptions, 44 receiving yards, 299 rushing yards, 1 touchdown, 1,432 return yards, 2 touchdowns

Brad Smith may not put up flashy numbers, but he does everything and is a guy any team would want on their roster.

I think this is the guy the Jets are going to have a hard time keeping, and I see Smith actually leaving and getting paid elsewhere.

I could see a team like the Packers taking Smith and having him really help their kick return game.

2011 Prediction: 20 receptions, 250 receiving yards, 2 touchdowns, 200 rushing yards, 1 touchdown, 1,600 return yards, 1 touchdown

WR Sidney Rice

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 28: Sidney Rice #18 of the Minnesota Vikings in action against Asante Samuel #22 of the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 28, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

2010 Stats: 17 receptions, 280 yards,  2 touchdowns

Sidney Rice had a career year in 2009, then got injured and missed most of the season in 2010.

If he’s healthy, Rice has the potential to be the No. 1 guy for a team, and I think he is going to leave Minnesota in 2011.

A team I could see signing him would be the Chicago Bears or Washington Redskins who both need that top receiving threat.

2011 Prediction: 70 receptions, 1,200 yards, 5 touchdowns

TE Kevin Boss

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 19: Kevin Boss #89 of the New York Giants eludes the tackle of Quintin Mikell #27 of the Philadelphia Eagles during their game on December 19, 2010 at The New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by A

2010 Stats: 35 receptions, 531 yards, 5 touchdowns

Kevin Boss is the top tight end out there in free agency in my opinion, and I think the Giants are going to re-sign him.

He is a lunch-pail type of player and is not only a good receiving threat, but also he is a good blocker as well.

2011 Prediction: 40 receptions, 600 yards, 6 touchdowns

DE Ray Edwards

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MINNEAPOLIS - JANUARY 17: Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboy is sacked by Ray Edwards #91 of the Minnesota Vikings during the NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on January 17, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated t

2010 Stats: 37 tackles, 8 sacks

There is a chance that Ray Edwards stays with the Vikings. However, I really think he is going to leave in free agency.

He is still young, and there will be a ton of teams looking to add a guy who can get to the quarterback like he can.

2011 Prediction: 60 tackles, 10.5 sacks

LB Tamba Hali

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KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 02: Quarterback Jason Campbell #8 of the Oakland Raiders is sacked by Tamba Hali #91 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the game on January 2, 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Image

2010 Stats: 52 tackles, 14.5 sacks

Tamba Hali exploded last season with 14.5 sacks and showed to be one of the better pass rushers in the league.

Although there will be many teams trying to court Hali, I really see him re-signing with the Chiefs, who are an up-and-coming team right now.

2011 Prediction: 50 tackles 12.5 sacks

LB Chad Greenway

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NEW ORLEANS - JANUARY 24: Jeremy Shockey #88 of the New Orleans Saints gets tackled by Chad Greenway #52 and Antoine Winfield #26 of the Minnesota Vikings after catching a pass for a first down during the NFC Championship Game at the Louisana Superdome o

2010 Stats: 144 tackles, 1 sack

Chad Greenway was the Minnesota Vikings' leading tackler in 2010, and I see the team bringing him back in 2011.

Greenway is not one of the flashiest players in the league or on the Vikings team, but he was a tackling machine in 2010 and I see the same happening this season.

2011 Prediction: 130 tackles, 2 sacks

LB Paul Posluzny

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TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 07: Anthony Fasano #80 of the Miami Dolphins is stopped by Paul Posluzny #51 of the Buffalo Bills on December 7, 2008 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Dolphins won 16-3. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

2010 Stats: 151 tackles, 2 sacks

Paul Posluzney put together his third straight season with over 100 tackles in 2010, and he seems to be getting better and better each season.

I do not think there is any way the Bills let Posluzney go in free agency, and he will be hitting everything that moves in Buffalo in 2011.

2011 Prediction: 150 tackles, 3 sacks

LB Barrett Ruud

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GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 31: Barrett Ruud #51 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackles Beanie Wells #26 of the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium on October 31, 2010 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

2010 Stats: 120 tackles, 2 sacks

People probably tend to forget about Barrett Ruud in Tampa Bay because he isn’t a flashy player, but let's remember that he has really produced for the Buccaneers.

Ruud has four straight seasons with over 100 tackles, and I think the Buccaneers will definitely re-sign him to lead their linebacking core.

2011 Prediction: 145 tackles, 2 sacks

CB Nnamdi Asomugha

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SAN FRANCISCO - OCTOBER 17: Nnamdi Asomugha #21 of the Oakland Raiders breaks up a pass intended for Michael Crabtree #15 of the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on October 17, 2010 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

2010 Stats: 19 tackles, 0 interceptions

I thought I read the page wrong when I saw that Nnamdi Asomugha only had 19 tackles and no interceptions in 2010, but then I remembered that no quarterbacks want to throw in his direction.

Nnamdi will be out of Oakland in 2011, and I think two teams that could really use him would be the Houston Texans and the Detroit Lions.

2011 Prediction: 30 tackles, 1 interception

CB Antonio Cromartie

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JANUARY 08: Antonio Cromartie #31 of the New York Jets returns a kickoff 47-yards in the final minute of the fourth quarter against kicker Pat McAfee #1 of the Indianapolis Colts during their 2011 AFC wild card playoff game at Lucas Oi

2010 Stats: 42 tackles, 3 interceptions

Antonio Cromartie had a decent year for the Jets in 2010 and was not shy about telling reporters what he felt during the season.

I do not think the Jets are going to re-sign Cromartie, and I think some of the same teams I mentioned in the previous slide would be very interested in him.

2011 Prediction: 25 tackles, 2 interceptions

CB Johnathan Joseph

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CINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 10: Johnathan Joseph #22 of the Cincinnati Bengals breaks up a pass intended for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paul Brown Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

2010 Stats: 42 tackles, 3 interceptions

Johnathan Joseph has quietly been one of the better cornerbacks in the league in Cincinnati, and I think he will be leaving in free agency.

Joseph has 14 career interceptions in his career at this point and is also a solid tackler on the outside.

2011 Prediction: 50 tackles, 4 interceptions

CB Carlos Rogers

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 26: Zach Potter #88 of the Jacksonville Jaguars is tackled by Carlos Rogers #22 of the Washington Redskins during the game at EverBank Field on December 26, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

2010 Stats: 54 tackles, 2 interceptions

Carlos Rogers is one of those second-tier guys on the market but could end up being a solid pickup by a team like the Steelers or Colts.

Rogers will most likely switch to safety in the next couple years and is a good tackler in the secondary as well.

2011 Prediction: 60 tackles, 4 interceptions

CB Ike Taylor

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PITTSBURGH - OCTOBER 03: Ike Taylor #24 of the Pittsburgh Steelers intercepts a pass from Joe Flacco #5 in front of Derrick Mason #85 of the Baltimore Ravens during the game on October 3, 2010 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared

2010 Stats: 66 tackles, 2 interceptions

Ike Taylor is maybe the most underrated cornerback in the league even though he has great speed and is a great cover guy.

The only problem is that he has had a hard time catching interceptions in his career, and I hope the Steelers are able to re-sign him.

2011 Prediction: 50 tackles, 3 interceptions