Football Line

Bookmaker reviews change for NFL teams based on their activity in free agency during the off-season. With the prospects of an uncapped season facing every team the free agent market may not be as competitive this season as it was in seasons past, but some teams will be looking for a bargain to upgrade their team.

The QB position offers slim pickings this off-season for free agency. The top QB name in circulation is Chad Pennington. Pennington may latch on to some team as a veteran back-up, but his days as a starter are done. Kyle Orton could be an unrestricted free agent if a new CBA goes into effect before July 1, but since that seems highly unlikely it can be assumed that Orton will be a restricted free agent. The Broncos are probably stuck with Orton as no team will give up the high price of top draft picks for Orton. The fans in Denver may also be willing to give Orton another chance, but if the Broncos fail down the stretch in 2010 then look for changes in Denver.

The biggest name in the 2010 free agency market remains Carolina defensive lineman Julius Peppers. Peppers has not said directly that he will not return to Carolina, but he has said that he is disappointed that the Panthers have yet to open up negotiations with him. Peppers does not want the one-year franchise tag the Panthers are going to give him, he wants a long-term deal.

Willie Parker is a free agent this offseason and it will be interesting to see what the Steelers do with him. Will the Steelers give the ball to rookie Rashard Mendenhall and move the oft-injured Parker? LaDanian Tomlinson is also a free agent and the chances are very good that he will not work things out with the Chargers.