FSH: MONDAY MORNING HUDDLE

February 22nd, 2010 9:37pm PST

[The Late Edition]

Monday Morning Huddle

NFL Free Agency: Where will they Land?

The NFL offseason is in full swing and it's time to start looking at where some of this year's biggest names may land. With some big names available it will be interesting to see where some will end up and just what kind of impact they will have in fantasy this coming season.

Heading the list of this off-season’s free agents is wide receiver Terrell Owens. After one season in Buffalo it appears the outspoken receiver will not be returning to the frigid Northeast. Owens turned in one of his poorest seasons as a pro since his rookie days, but despite the drop off in production in the right place he can still be a factor.

Owens recorded five pass plays of 40 yards or more in 2009 ranking in the top 10. A home like Chicago, Cincinnati, Baltimore, or possibly even a return to San Francisco could be a good fit for a comeback season if you are T.O. The Ravens and Niners offer the most stable situations which run the less risk of T.O. dividing the locker room, while Chicago and Cincinnati may be high risks.

A recent report on Yahoo indicated Cincinnati is unlikely, but you never know about the others. If T.O. can find the right marriage for 2010, he could still be a productive low number two or high number three fantasy receiver.

Another big name that has recently entered the free agency market includes long time San Diego Charger LaDanian Tomlinson (released). Now that one of the league’s most dynamic scorers has found his way to the free market, where does he end up?

L.T departs San Diego after playing nine seasons for the franchise. With 138 career rushing touchdowns, over 12,000 yards rushing and at 30 years of age there may not be too many destinations rushing his front door, but it's hard to imagine Tomlinson not back on the field in 2010.

A couple of places that (pure speculation) could come calling for the right dollars and situation include; Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Minnesota, or even New England. Albeit all three places would be looking for a role player (pass receiver out of the backfield) and not offering a huge contract, but all three are expected to contend for a Super Bowl in 2010. Most likely at the top of L.T.'s list these days is that missing ring.

Tomlinson is not likely to find a home as a featured rushing back, but his 530 career receptions make very versatile and suitable for many different systems in the league. In the right system (like New England) he could still possibly be a worthy low number three running back (especially in PPR leagues).

Here are some of the big names available this offseason (with my spin on where they could land);

Chad Pennington, Dolphins (back-up somewhere)

Kyle Orton, Broncos (likely retained by Denver)

Leon Washington, Jets (likely to stay in New York)

Willie Parker, Steelers (won't start in Pittsburgh, could move on)

Pierre Thomas, Saints (expected to stay in New Orleans)

Derrick Mason, Ravens (should return to Baltimore if he doesn't retire)

Miles Austin, Cowboys (will stay right where he is)

Brandon Marshall, Broncos (likely to be anywhere, but Denver)

Vincent Jackson, Chargers (will more than likely stay in San Diego)

Tony Scheffler, Broncos (Kansas City needs a tight end)

For a complete list of potential free agents (provided by the Associate Press)

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d81561ba1&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true

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