Four of the league's top potential free agents received franchise tags: Chiefs OLB Justin Houston, Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas, Cowboys WR Dez Bryant and Giants DE (and former USF standout) Jason Pierre-Paul.
Here are our picks for the 10 best remaining on offense and defense. The talent is split unevenly among positions. You won't find a quarterback or an inside linebacker. You could make a case for more receivers or pass-rushers. For the second year in a row, you won't see any current Bucs on the list.
OFFENSE
1. Julius Thomas, TE, Broncos
2. Randall Cobb, WR, Packers
3. Mike Iupati, OG, 49ers
4. DeMarco Murray, RB, Cowboys
5. Bryan Bulaga, OT, Packers
6. Orlando Franklin, OG, Broncos
7. Jordan Cameron, TE, Browns
8. Clint Boling, OG, Bengals
9. Jeremy Maclin, WR, Eagles
10. Mark Ingram, RB, Saints
DEFENSE
1. Ndamukong Suh, DT, Lions
2. Byron Maxwell, CB, Seahawks
3. Devin McCourty, S, Patriots
4. Jerry Hughes, DE, Bills
5. Jason Worilds, OLB/DE, Steelers
6. Greg Hardy, DE, Panthers
7. Brandon Flowers, CB, Chargers
8. Nick Fairley, DT, Lions
9. Rahim Moore, S, Broncos
10. Brian Orakpo, OLB/DE, Redskins
Greg Auman, Times staff writer