Running backs
Unrestricted: Chester Taylor (Vikings) is 30, but he has low mileage and reportedly wants $3.5M annually. Willie Parker (Steelers) and Larry Johnson (Bengals) are in decline.
Restricted: If little Darren Sproles (Chargers) is nontendered as expected, hell be hotly pursued as a third-down back and return man Pierre Thomas (Saints) has a career 5.1-per-carry average and received a second-round tender, as did Leon Washington (Jets), who is coming off a compound leg fracture. Jerome Harrison (Browns) is the presumed starter in Cleveland. Ronnie Brown (Dolphins) and Cadillac Williams (Buccaneers) got first-round tenders, while LenDale White (Titans) got a second.
On the street: Thomas Jones (Jets), Jamal Lewis (Browns), LaDainian Tomlinson (Chargers), Brian Westbrook (Eagles).
Packers outlook: Starter Ryan Grant put up solid numbers last season, but hes not an elite back and escalators could force the Packers to address his contract after the season. Brandon Jackson has emerged on third downs, and theres no clear No. 3.