Remaining NFL free agency questions

sharon_orn

One week into free agency and the vast majority of household names are off the board.We've steadily shifted into the open market's second phase, where teams will look to plug roster holes with more affordable talent. What can't be fixed now will be addre sed in next month's draft. The fun is far from over.With that in mind, let's break down some of the biggest remaining questions:Where will Adrian Peterson land?It won't be easy for Milwaukee Brewers Blank Jersey  the to trade Peterson. Teams like the for the $45 million remaining on his contract. The , though, appear willing to pay Peterson, making Minnesota the most logical landing spot for the All-Pro runner. If Peterson can't stomach a return to Minnesota, and if the grant him his release, look for a flock of suitors to come chasing after the NFL's most talented tackle-breaking machine.Greg Hardy at a bargain?Oakland's Reggie McKenzie isn't the only general manager shying away from Hardy. The MMQB's Peter King reported Monday that the former pa s-rusher with one GM saying Hardy "is on our list, but pretty far down." One reason? Clubs believe Hardy is likely to be suspended for the first six games of the season because of last year's domestic-violence incident, per King. Hardy also represents a potential public-relations challenge for the team that signs him, but from an on-field angle, he looms as a potential open-market bargain. A team like the .How will Niners restock at linebacker?The of five Ben Gamel Jersey -time All-Pro Patrick Willis and rookie sensation have left San Francisco's cupboard bare at inside linebacker. Willis roamed the field as one of the NFL's fastest at his position while Borland -- with 108 tackles in just eight starts -- garnered attention from Defensive Rookie of the Year voters. Their absence places pre sure on to return to form after mi sing all last season with an ACL tear. The exodus also lowers off the trade block, making him the top candidate to start beside Bowman. Backups include , and , but look for the to find help in April's draft. General manager Trent Baalke found Borland in the third round and the team also nabbed Bowman in Round 3. Matt Barrows of The Sacramento Bee noted that the front office Clemson's Stephone Anthony. On the free-agent market, or would make sense in a 3-4 scheme.Will Titans draft a quarterback?I came away from last month's  Yovani Gallardo Jersey combine convinced the are thinking about taking a quarterback with the No. 2 overall pick. Coach Ken Whisenhunt and general manager Ruston Webster praised , but talked about their lofty draft standing as a rare chance to addre s the most important position in sports. The also sit in prime position to trade the pick. Could coach Chip Kelly pull one more stunner, moving heaven and earth for the rights to Marcus Mariota? Could the unpredictable , armed with two first-rounders, have plans of their own? We're early in the proce s, but my money is on the taking a quarterback themselves.New home for Charles Clay?The reportedly have and "moved on" from Clay, who they expect will sign with the . Miami can match any offer for the tight end after slapping Clay with the transition tag, but landing makes a potential breakup easier to tolerate. The also were whispered about in the Clay sweepstakes, but Cleveland is for his services. With only and on the roster, Buffalo is set to make a hard push. This should be resolved soon enough.Who pounces on remaining wide receivers?A handful of productive wideouts remain. The and for , Aaron Rodgers Jersey  while the are to sign former pa s-catcher . The recently cut could start for a smattering of teams, while , and should all find work. This position group has plenty of juice left.Chargers set to add backfield help?After losing to the , the have just , and under contract. Oliver enjoyed a productive rookie season and Woodhead remains a valuable pa sing-down specialist, but the Bolts must find an early-down hammer to replace what Mathews brought to the table. While free-agent runner offers that skill set, San Diego makes plenty of sense as a candidate to tap the draft for a potential starter.More big moves in New Orleans?Battista: Extreme makeover in NOLAThe are undergoing quite the offseason overhaul. Judy Battista explains why this situation is so unique -- and so fascinating. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported last week that the are open to trading nearly anyone on their roster. After exporting , and and importing and , does the front office have another earth-shaker up its sleeve? Cam Jordan is, but what about ?King about the conversation that unfolded between Seattle general manager John Schneider and GM Mickey Loomis prior  Zach Davies Jersey to the Graham swap, which went like this:Schneider: "Anything off limits?" Loomis: "No."Teams don't trade franchise quarterbacks, but New Orleans is already pondering life after Brees. Rapoport reported in November that the team is likely to noting that people inside the building "believe they can see the finish line" for their 36-year-old signal-caller.It's highly unlikely, but the concept of moving Brees presents an interesting situation for New Orleans. If a desperate team was willing to flip multiple first-rounders for the final few seasons of Brees' career, the -- already armed with two No. 1s and five picks in the top 80 selections -- would have a chance to rebuild their roster in a way we haven't seen since Jimmy Johnson in October of 1989.The latest Podcast and analyzes every free-agent move. Find more content on .