2012 NFL Free Agent Predictions: Forecasting Where Top Defensive Stars Will Land

March 5, 2012   ·   Tim Daniels   ·   Jump to comments

It's shaping up to be one of the deepest NFL free agent classes in years, which should make for an exciting offseason for fans around the league. While most of the focus will be on offensive stars like Peyton Manning, there are also several marquee defensive players available.
Let's examine potential landing spots for the market's biggest names.
 
Mario Williams
The Houston Texans received a lot of flack for selecting Williams over Reggie Bush in 2006. It turned out to be the right decision as Williams developed into one of the league's most impressive young pass rushers, but now it appears the team won't retain him.
That opens up an opportunity for the countless teams in need of players who can attack the quarterback. Williams will be coming off a serious pectoral injury, but is still the most attractive defensive player on the market at just 27 years old.
While plenty of teams will likely kick the tires on him, no franchise needs him more than the B...

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