2017 NFL Free Agents: Predictions for Players Who Will Command Most Interest

The Super Bowl dreams are still alive and well for many teams across the NFL, but some have already turned their attention to the upcoming offseason and the hopes of future contention it brings.

While the draft draws the most headlines during the offseason, there are plenty of talented playmakers who could become available through free agency. The right couple of additions could be the difference between a playoff spot and another January at home planning for the 2018 draft.

Franchise tags and contract negotiations may change the final tally by the offseason, but Spotrac has a full list of 2017 free agents that includes impact players such as Kirk Cousins, Kawann Short, Alshon Jeffery, Le’Veon Bell, Eric Berry, Jamie Collins, Terrelle Pryor, Jason Pierre-Paul and Martellus Bennett, among many others.

With that in mind, here are some predictions for the players who will draw the most interest during the offseason.

Kirk Cousins, QB, Washington

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Cousins will surely draw plenty of contract-oriented attention this offseason, but he already brought some of it on himself after he and his teammates beat the Green Bay Packers 42-24.

John Keim of ESPN.com said Cousins shouted “How do you like me now?” toward general manager Scot McCloughan as he ran off the field. Cousins finished the game with 375 passing yards, three touchdowns and zero interceptions, and Master Tesfatsion of the Washington Post shared the interaction:

Kirk Cousins is a walking Vine at this pointhttps://t.co/1d7QvEQbxA

— Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) November 21, 2016

According to Keim, Washington’s best offer to Cousins this past offseason was $16 million a year. Cousins wanted $20 million annually, so the team franchise-tagged him.

Conor Orr of NFL.com said, “I think the smart thing for Cousins to do would be to flirt with someone—anyone else—before returning to his date.”

Orr predicted Washington will pay Cousins more than it initially thought after his last couple of seasons. Cousins will be just 29 years …

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