Prisco's top free agents
Pete Prisco By Pete Prisco
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Here are the top unrestricted free agents by position. The list does not include players who have been franchised or restricted free agents.

Offense | Defense

Quarterbacks
Player Team
1. Chris Chandler Atlanta Falcons
As soon as he was released, he went to the top of the list. Signed with Bears.
2. Trent Dilfer Seattle Seahawks
Re-signed with four-year deal.
3. Rob Johnson Buffalo Bills
Signed with Buccaneers.
4. Jim Miller Chicago Bears
Re-signed with five-year deal.
5. Tony Banks Washington Redskins
He has his moments, but it's doubtful Spurrier would want him.
Running backs
1. Garrison Hearst San Francisco 49ers
The comeback player re-signed with Niners.
2. Antowain Smith New England Patriots
Re-signed with five-year deal.
3. Michael Pittman Arizona Cardinals
Signed with Bucs.
4. James Allen Chicago Bears
Signed with Texans.
5. Lamar Smith Miami Dolphins
Didn't play that well in his money season. Signed with Panthers.
Wide receivers
1. Jerome Pathon Indianapolis Colts
Missed much of last season with a foot injury but showed early on that he can be a big-play threat. Signed with Saints.
2. Corey Bradford Green Bay Packers
Young, improving and has deep speed. Signed with the Texans.
3. Az-Zahir Hakim St. Louis Rams
Signed with Lions.
4. Cris Carter Minnesota Vikings
Did not draw strong interest and retired.
5. Michael Westbrook Washington Redskins
The talent is there, but he's not a real deep threat.
Tight ends
1. Shannon Sharpe Baltimore Ravens
Signed with his old team, the Broncos.
2. Byron Chamberlain Minnesota Vikings
Coming off a good year and is the best receiver of this group. Re-signed with Vikings.
3. Freddie Jones San Diego Chargers
Signed three-year deal with Cardinals.
4. Ken Dilger Indianapolis Colts
Played in the Pro Bowl and then was released. Didn't play well last season. Signed with the Bucs.
5. David Sloan Detroit Lions
Caught a career-high seven touchdown passes last season. Signed with Saints.
Tackles
1. Anthony Clement Arizona Cardinals
Had a solid season in 2001 and will only get better.
2. Victor Riley Kansas City Chiefs
Signed with Saints.
3. Trey Teague Denver Broncos
A decent player who started all 16 games last season. Signed with Bills.
4. Todd Weiner Seattle Seahawks
Signed with Falcons.
5. Lomas Brown New York Giants
He's up in years, but he still can help a team for a year or two.
Guards
1. Ron Stone New York Giants
Giants wanted him back, but he signed with 49ers.
2. Steve McKinney Indianapolis Colts
Signed with the Texans.
3. Raleigh Roundtree San Diego Chargers
Some scouts thought he was the Chargers' best lineman last season.
4. Kerry Jenkins New York Jets
Jets wanted him back, but he followed OL coach Bill Muir to Tampa Bay.
5. Mike Wahle Green Bay Packers
Re-signed with Packers.
Centers
1. Olin Kreutz Chicago Bears
Re-signed with Bears.
2. Jeremy Newberry San Francisco 49ers
Has made a smooth move from tackle to center; re-signed with Niners.
3. Corey Raymer Washington Redskins
A 16-game starter who the Redskins wanted back, but signed with Chargers.
4. Kendell Jacox San Diego Chargers
Did a nice job in the middle for the Chargers last season, and they want him back.
5. Bill Conaty Buffalo Bills
Re-signed with Bills.
Kickers
1. Todd Peterson Kansas City Chiefs
Has a good leg and had a good season in 2001. Signed with Steelers.
2. Mike Hollis Jacksonville Jaguars
Now that he's away from Coughlin, he should revert back to his Pro Bowl form. Signed with Bills.
3. John Carney New Orleans Saints
Proved to be a valuable late pickup for the Saints, and re-signed with the team.
4. Gary Anderson Minnesota Vikings
Didn't attempt many field goals last season but still can bang them through.
5. Morten Andersen New York Giants
Made 23 of 28 field goals last season, and proved to be a good signing. Signed with Chiefs.

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