Top 17 free-agent receivers Top 17 free-agent receivers

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It's a beautiful time to go on the hunt for a wideout.For teams that failed to restock the position during last May's receiver-rich draft, this year's crop of free-agent talent is decidedly juicy.Even after and were slapped with the franchise tag, names like and would all become instant starters on new teams.Not all these players will make it to market, but our list is bound to grow. will soon be freed, while other potential cuts include and .Below are our top , including our best fits for the top 5:The top four1. , "I think we Shabazz Napier Jersey 're going to have to and move on," owner Steve Bisciotti said of the team's fading chances to re-sign Smith. The Baltimore pa s-catcher recorded career lows in receptions (49) and receiving yards (767), but teams will come calling for an athletic wideout who can stretch the field as a home-run hitter.Free-agent fit: There isn't a lot of landing-spot buzz around Smith, but how about Carolina? The desperately need speed at the position and could pair Smith alongside last year's rookie sensation . That would fill a need for the team while giving a true deep threat.2. , The refused to slap the franchise tag on Maclin, but the sides have shown interest in working out a new deal. We  Bradley Beal Jersey don't expect Maclin to come cheap, though, after last year's 85-catch, 1,318-yard outburst. With only , and behind him, Maclin looms as a priority for a Chip Kelly-led team that jettisoned and in back-to-back offseasons.Free-agent fit: "Both sides have made it known that we both want each other back, so the rest of it is in God's hands," Maclin said, adding: "I want to be here." Clearing cap space with the trade of McCoy and release of , the are the most logical fit for a player who has thrived in Kelly's system.3. , Let's start here:Michael Crabtree reached 90+ yards in 6 of 8 games to close out the 2012 season. Hes done it just twice in 24 games since. Chris We seling (@ChrisWe seling) Tomsula told last month that the Niners want to re-sign the wideout, but we don't Robin Lopez Jersey  buy it. Crabtree has topped 1,000 yards just once in six seasons since San Francisco grabbed him with the No. 10 overall pick in 2009. While the team would probably like to keep him at a bargain price, we haven't seen the same speed from Crabtree since he tore his Achilles' tendon two offseasons ago.Free-agent fit: If the Niners don't re-sign him, how about the ?  Gary Payton II Jersey After dumping and -- and potentially -- Miami could use a reliable veteran target for .4. , Shorts has averaged 58 catches for 771 yards per season over the past three years on a team lacking consistency under center. After Jacksonville used last offseason to restock the position with , and , Shorts is on the way out. His long history of soft-ti sue injuries is concerning -- and will limit his market value -- but Shorts will find work.Free-agent fit: The need veteran help at wideout to fill the void left by . Shorts is a Cleveland native who played his college ball at nearby Mt. Union. If the don't nab Hartline, Shorts makes sense as  Jerian Grant Jersey a solid No. 2 to pair with a highly drafted rookie wideout.The best of the rest, , , , , , , , , , , , Britt revived his career with a solid year in St. Louis. Look for the to bring him back. ... Nicks played well down the stretch and showed long-lost speed, but he won't command starting money. ... Moore is an enigmatic tease. ... Hartline is bound to find work as an affordable secondary target. ... Jones and Ginn are already drawing interest as reliable return men. ... With just 30 catches over the past two seasons, Williams was a major disappointment in Buffalo. ... Has Wayne reached the end?The latest Podcast and what it means for the and . Find more content on .