With no picks in the first two rounds of next year's draft, here's my wish list for free agent signings this off season (assuming the player's union and the owners hammer out a new salary cap agreement)...
Offensive Line:
Logan Mankins, OG, New England Patriots
Winston Justice, OT, Philadelphia Eagles
The market for guards has become inflated, and he won't come cheap, but Logan Mankins would shore up the interior of that line. He would immediately be your best lineman.
Winston Justice struggled famously earlier in his career, giving up four sacks in his debut start against the Giants, but he's putting together a very solid season this year, and at only 24 he could be a long-term solution at right tackle, allowing Chris Williams to slide over to the left side. Pace will be gone after this season.
Wide Receiver:
Brandon Marshall, WR, Denver Broncos
The bidding for Vincent Jackson (WR, San Diego Chargers) is going to be too high. Marshall will come at a bit of a discount because of his off the field problems and his sub-par performance this season. But the history and rapport with Cutler is there. He would be a legitimate number one receiver if you can live with his baggage. Marshall, Knox, Bennett ... get Devin Hester back to returning kicks ... that would give you some real fire power.
Defensive Secondary:
O.J. Atogwe, FS, St. Louis Rams
Richard Marshall, CB, Carolina Panthers
O.J. Atogwe is another guy who isn't going to come cheap, but he's exactly the kind of playmaking FS we've been coveting forever. At 28, he's got some milage left. He would be a perfect fit for the Bears defense.
Richard Marshall has been a tackling machine for Carolina the past three seasons. He's consistent and doesn't give up big plays, is a physical corner, and is only 24.
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