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Updated Best Available Free Agents-Offense
Cedric Benson (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Cedric Benson (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Senior NFL Reporter
Posted Jun 12, 2008

Cedric Benson leads a strong list of free agent running backs that could find a starting job somewhere in 2008.

Quarterback
Daunte Culpepper - He's only had one free agent visit (Green Bay Packers).
Byron Leftwich - He hasn't had one free agent visit which kind of tells you what teams think of him at this point.
Quinn Gray - He failed to keep a third string job so that's not a good sign. If Cleo Lemon continues to struggle, Gray could wind up back with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Trent Dilfer - He said recently that he still wants to play. There were rumors that the Oakland Raiders had interest in signing him but they signed Marques Tuiasosopo instead.
Tim Rattay
Kelly Holcomb
Jamie Martin - He still wants to play.
Craig Nall
Chris Weinke
Tim Hasselbeck - He's currently working for Sirius NFL Radio.

Running Back
Cedric Benson - Despite his misgivings, you're looking at a talented back who fits in a power rushing scheme.
Travis Henry - He might have a hard time finding a starting job again after what transpired over the last year with the Denver Broncos.
Shaun Alexander - He struggled mightily last season and may have to wait until training camps start in late July in order to find a new home.
Kevin Jones - The New England Patriots had him in for a visit but Jones wants more than a one-year, veteran minimum type of deal.
Ron Dayne - Despite performing well for the Houston Texans the past two seasons, Dayne remains unemployed.
Mike Anderson - There's a good chance that he's done playing since he turns 35 in September.
Anthony Thomas
Verron Haynes
Samkon Gado - He worked out for the New England Patriots recently but it's believed he wasn't offered a contract.
Josh Scobey (KR)
Tyson Thompson (KR)
Shaud Williams
Reshard Lee

Fullback
Lorenzo Neal - The veteran blocker still wants to play but hasn't had much interest in his services of late.
Dan Kreider

Wide Receiver
Chris Henry - The talented but troubled receiver has yet to have a free agent visit since being released by the Cincinnati Bengals.
Eddie Kennison - He recently told Sirius NFL Radio that he's interested in playing at least two more seasons.
David Givens - His career is in doubt after suffering a serious knee injury almost two years ago.
Koren Robinson
Cedrick Wilson - He'll serve a one-game suspension to start the regular season.
Doug Gabriel - He was recently released by the Cincinnati Bengals.
Eric Moulds
Peerless Price
Keenan McCardell - His stellar career may be over.
Troy Walters (PR)
Aaron Moorehead
Tim Dwight (KR/PR)
Troy Brown
Bryan Gilmore
Eddie Drummond (KR/PR)

Tight End

Christian Fauria - He's strictly a blocking tight end.
Aaron Walker
Ryan Neufeld
Tim Euhus
Bennie Joppru
Mike Seidman

Offensive Tackle
Fred Miller - It's not known if he still wants to play but as far as we can tell, he hasn't had a free agent visit since the Chicago Bears released him.
Barry Sims - He should be able to find a backup role with a team by the time training camps start. Sims had a workout for the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday and had visits with the New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers earlier this week according to Ravens Insider.
Jordan Black - The Houston Texans released him recently. Black is capable of backing up at right and left tackle.
Stockar McDougle - He's coming back from a torn Achilles tendon.
Wayne Gandy - He may be done playing.
Barry Stokes (G)
Mike Rosenthal
Nat Dorsey

Guard

Chris Naeole - Maurice Williams has taken over his left guard with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Larry Allen - The belief is that he's leaning toward retirement.
John Welbourn
Rick Demulling
Chris Liwienski
Ruben Brown
Todd Steussie (T)

Center
LeCharles Bentley (G) - He claims to be healthy enough to compete for a starting job.
Mike Flynn
Mike Flanagan
Tyson Walter
Mike Pucillo

Kicker
John Carney - It's believed that he still wants to play.
Dave Rayner - He was recently waived by the Miami Dolphins.
Morten Andersen
Aaron Elling - He's primarily looked upon as a kickoff specialist.

Punter
Mitch Berger
Scott Player
Chad Stanley - He was recently released by the Indianapolis Colts.



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