2012 NFL Free Agency

So I've taken a break from looking at the wide receiver prospects in this years draft to have a look over the start of free agency. I'll cover as much as I can about the stuff that interests me, in a some what random order. Have to say though, while generally speaking I'm not a huge fan of teams splashing the cash in free agency, this years crop has some real tantalising names on it.

Starting with quarterbacks, the big name is obviously Peyton Manning. The Titans, Dolphins, Broncos and Cardinals appear to be the four destinations topping every list and the Titans are supposedly number one in many peoples books. Certainly the opportunity to get one over the Colts might appeal to Manning, but I'm guessing money will do the eventual talking.

It's an interesting choice because either one of those four teams would have talent for Peyton to work with, though not all possessing the same kind of talent. The Dolphins and the Cardinals hold the promise of top wide receivers for Manning to throw to, while the Cardinals and the Titans both have solid running backs in place too. Unless you want to argue for Reggie Bush in Miami, which has some merit.

The Titans would probably benefit the most because it would take the pressure off of Chris Johnson to carry that team and it would be a wonderful learning experience for young Jake Locker. The Broncos would probably be the least attractive. Their receiving corps still needs a ton of work and while the defense is strong, it's just not the best home for Manning right now.