3. WR Wes Welker (Patriots)

Jordan Raanan's Top 50 NFL Free Agents in 2013

Not sure what the Patriots are thinking allowing a player with 240 receptions in the last two seasons to hit the free-agent market. While the 31-year-old Welker may not be as dominant in another system, he'll still be successful. He runs crisp routes and is tough as nails. Welker has at least a few more seasons in him before age becomes a factor. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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50. QB Matt Moor... Moore can start for several teams. He also could be the best backup in the league. Regardless, he would be a very valuable signing. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

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49. S Ed Reed (R... Reed's not the same player he once was now that he's in his mid-30s. But he can still be a useful piece on the field and in the locker room for a season or two. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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48. LB Erin Hend... The 26-year-old Maryland product is one of the better run-stuffing linebackers in the NFL. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

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47. DT Cullen Je... Jenkins, 32, is still a quality pass rusher and has the versatility to thrive in any scheme. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

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46. S Louis Delm... Completely healthy, Delmas is a very good starting safety. A troublesome knee, however, diminishes Delmas' value on the open market. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

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45. RB Steven Ja... The former Pro Bowl back opted out of his deal in St. Louis. He has another year or two of productivity left. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)

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44. S LaRon Land... Finally healthy, Landry proved he was an intimidating force in the middle of the field. He's tough against the run and proved serviceable against the pass. Landry finished with 100 tackles in 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

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43. DT Chris Can... Solid defensive tackle that can create push on the interior and is strong against the run. Canty would be a nice piece on any defense. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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42. LB Leroy Hil... Hill's proven to be an above- average linebacker. It's his off-field issues that will scare teams off. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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41. CB Dunta Rob... Robinson wasn't worth the money he was due in Atlanta. For the right price, he would be a nice No. 2 corner with a lockdown guy on the other side. (AP Photo/Dave Goldman)

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40. RB Ahmad Bra... Bradshaw's health could be a problem. Amazingly, he's only 26. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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39. DT Terrance ... Knighton is a quality defensive tackle who can get into the backfield with regularity. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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38. LT Sam Baker... Baker, 27, would be a good fit on a team that likes to throw the ball often. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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37. TE Fred Davi... Davis would be much higher on the list if he wasn't coming off an Achilles injury. He can be a dynamic pass-catching tight end when healthy. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

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36. OLB Paul Kru... Kruger, 27, can get after the quarterback. He had a breakout season with nine sacks, but isn't known as much of a run defender. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

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35. DT Richard S... Seymour, 33, is still a dominant defensive tackle when he's on the field. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

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34. DT Desmond B... Mug shot aside, Bryant can provide a solid pass rush from the interior line. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

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33. WR Danny Ame... Amendola has shown plenty of promise. He hasn't been able to remain healthy. (AP Photo/Seth Perelman)

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32. S Kenny Phil... Injuries are the only thing that has kept Phillips from being one of the better safeties in the NFL. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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31b. TE Jared Co... Cook is the most talented tight end on the market. But at some point he needs to turn that talent into consistent production. There's a better chance that happens outside Tennessee. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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31a. TE Dennis P... Pitta's a good, young pass-catching tight end. He's a restricted free agent. Baltimore will have the right to match any offer for his services. (AP Photo/Tony Tribble)

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30. OLB Shaun Ph... Phillips, who will be 32 this season, can still get after the quarterback. He had 9 1/2 sacks last season. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

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29. CB Dominique... Probably the most talented free-agent cornerback. Coming off a down season and with his unwillingness to tackle, he loses some value. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

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28. RT Gosder Ch... Cherilus, 28, has been a pretty good pass-blocking right tackle the past few seasons. (AP Photo)

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27. CB Sam Shiel... Shields took his game to a new level last season. He improved as a tackler and was more consistent in coverage. As a restricted free agent, the Packers have the option to match. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

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26. TE Delanie W... One of my favorite players, Walker does it all. He'd excel in an expanded role. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

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25. CB Sean Smit... Smith is a capable starter, but he doesn't have top-end speed or quickness and isn't anywhere near as good as he thinks he is. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

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24. CB Brent Gri... Grimes would be the top cornerback in free agency if he wasn't coming off an Achilles injury. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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23. DT John Abra... Abraham may be 34, but he has 32.5 sacks in the past three seasons and a few more years left in that body. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

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22. G Brandon Mo... Moore has gone mostly unnoticed, but he's probably been the Jets' best and most consistent offensive lineman under Rex Ryan. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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21. S Dashon Gol... Goldson is an intimidating force and one of the league's better strong safeties. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

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20. CB Aqib Tail... Talib made a difference when he joined the Patriots mid-season. His off-field behavior will likely scare plenty of teams away, however. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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19. CB Chris Hou... Houston's a starting-caliber cornerback who would thrive playing across from better talent. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

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18. RB Reggie Bu... Bush would fit nicely on any team looking for a versatile back who can do a little bit of everything. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

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17. G Louis Vasq... Vasquez, 25, is a quality pass-blocking guard with a bright future. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

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16. LT Jermon Bu... Average left tackle spent the past four seasons protecting Drew Brees' blindside. New Orleans will try to keep him there. (AP Photo)

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15. TE Martellus... Bennett's talent finally came through during his one season with the Giants. Now is his time to cash in on that talent. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

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14. S Glover Qui... Safeties that can cover are a valuable commodity. Quin can do that. He's thrived since being converted from cornerback in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)

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13. RT Sebastian... Another solid right tackle on the market. He could have trouble getting the money he wants given the depth at his position in free agency. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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12. DE Michael B... Bennett, 27, has always been strong against the run. He showed last season he can be equally adept against the pass, recording 9.0 sacks. He may just be the best all-around defensive end on the market this offseason. (AP Photo/Andy King)

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11. WR Greg Jenn... Jennings turns 30 this year. He still should be able to bounce back from an injury-plagued season. (AP Photo/John Grieshop)

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10. DE Cliff Avr... Avril has a coveted skill. He can get to the quarterback. At 26, and with 29 sacks over the past three seasons, there should be an open market for him. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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9. CB Cary Willi... It's hard to find competent cornerbacks. Williams is just that. He wants more than the three-year, $15 million deal he turned down prior to the season. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

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8. S William Moo... The only question with Moore is injuries. The 27-year-old safety has played just 16 games in one of his four professional seasons. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

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7. G Andy Levitr... Not many fans know of the versatile and durable Bills guard. NFL teams do. The 26-year-old would be a nice addition at either guard spot on any offensive line. (AP Photo)

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6. WR Mike Walla... Wallace is a one-dimensional player. Think DeSean Jackson in terms of skills and money. He brings an abundance of speed and youth. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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5. RT Andre Smit... Smith's no longer known for his jiggle. Now he's one of the league's better right tackles. If the Bengals weren't so stingy they would have signed him already. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)

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4. LT Jake Long ... Reports of Long's demise are overrated. He's still a very good player. As one NFL scout once told me about Long, "He would be an ELITE, ELITE right tackle. Athletically, that is where he belongs." You can also do a lot worse than Long at left tackle. Given his injury history, the only concern about Long should he his price. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

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3. WR Wes Welker... Not sure what the Patriots are thinking allowing a player with 240 receptions in the last two seasons to hit the free-agent market. While the 31-year-old Welker may not be as dominant in another system, he'll still be successful. He runs crisp routes and is tough as nails. Welker has at least a few more seasons in him before age becomes a factor. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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2. LB Dannell El... At 27, Ellerbe is a rising star. Baltimore wouldn't have made it through last season without him. The Ravens are going to do everything in their power to re-sign the ever-improving middle linebacker. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

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1. WR Victor Cru... The Giants wide receiver is a restricted free agent who will likely get a first-round tender. Still, for a receiver with over 2,600 yards and 19 touchdown receptions in two seasons, someone might contemplate a huge contract and first-round pick for his services. New York will have the opportunity to match. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

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