Top 10 Free Agents: Joe Flacco

1. Joe Flacco: There is no disputing Joe Flacco deserves to be number one on this countdown, seeing that he was able to lead the Baltimore Ravens to their second Super Bowl title. Flacco will not let their quarterback leave Maryland, where he can potentially make Baltimore's offense the highest scoring group in the league. Flacco's arm allows him to throw it deep with wide receivers such as Torrey Smith, Jacoby Jones and Anquan Boldin. Baltimore's defense is losing several key veterans to retirement or free agency, which is why Baltimore must sign Flacco to the big contract he rightfully deserves.

Top 10 Free Agents: Cliff Avril

2. Cliff Avril: Avril has thrived in Detroit ever since the defensive line added Ndamukong Suh to the roster. Even though Cliff Avril is looking for a massive contract, he saw a dip in productivity last season, where his sack total fell from 11 sacks in 2011 to 9.5 sacks in 2012. Avril certainly does not deserve the same contract as Mario Williams, which is why he will eventually stay in Detroit.

Top 10 Free Agents: Michael Johnson

3. Michael Johnson: Third year defensive end Michael Johnson had a breakout year in 2012. His 11.5 sacks saw a large increase compared to 6 sacks in 2011. Along with his 52 tackles, Johnson picked off a pass in a game against Cleveland. Cincinnati's defense has shown signs of improvement, and they will need him back if they wish to stay in Super Bowl contention. At 6-foot-7 and 255 pounds, Michael Johnson has the size needed to succeed in the NFL.

Top 10 Free Agents: Reggie Bush

4. Reggie Bush: It took Reggie Bush a long time before he developed into the NFL star he was supposed to be as a rookie on the New Orleans Saints. Last year marked the first time Bush was able to rush for over 1,000 yards in a single season, and he accomplished this feat needing just 216 attempts. Within the past two years, Bush averages a whopping 4.7 yards per carry, but he is still not earning the same amount of money as Adrian Peterson or Chris Johnson. Reggie Bush has said he wants to return to Miami in 2013, but several other teams such as the Detroit Lions are trying to heavily recruit him. Bush will not have more than 250 attempts if he moves to Detroit, but I believe he can have an important impact on wherever he chooses to play in 2013.

Top 10 Free Agents: Ryan Clady

5. Ryan Clady: Ryan Clady proved to be one of the most valuable players on the Denver Broncos, seeing that he successfully protected Peyton Manning's blind side. Clady and the Denver offensive line allowed just 21 sacks in 2012, ranking second in the National Football League. The three-time All-Pro underwent surgery on his shoulder this past offseason, but many still believe the Denver Broncos will use their franchise tag on Clady.

Top 10 Free Agents: Mike Wallace

6. Mike Wallace: Mike Wallace missed just one game in 2012, but his numbers dipped dramatically when comparing his statistics to 2011. Wallace dropped a large amount of passes last season, and therefore, his receptions fell from 72 in 2011 to 64 in 2012. Wallace will likely never eclipse the 100 reception mark in his career, but he makes up for it with his incredible speed. Wallace's speed allows him to fly by opposing teams safeties in order to make a game-changing reception. Mike Wallace is showing sings of improvement in his route running, as he tries to become more well-rounded so he is not used solely on streaks down field. For those who can't afford Greg Jennings this off season, Mike Wallace is a cheaper choice who could blossom into a more balanced receiver.

Top 10 Free Agents: Aquib Talib

7. Aquib Talib: Aquib Talib has the potential to be one of the best cornerbacks in the league, but Talib always gets into trouble, whether it be off the field problems or nagging injuries, Talib tends to be labeled as inconsistent. However, when Talib is on his game and ready to play, he can shut down any team's go-to wide receiver. New England has several big names that they hope to re-sign in the offseason, and Talib is one of those players. He surely is a gamble, but if he puts his heart to it, Talib can be the center of any team's defense.

Top 10 Free Agents: Dashon Goldson

8. Dashon Goldson: It is unclear whether or not the San Francisco 49ers will re-sign Dashon Goldson, who at 27 is currently entering the height of his pro career. The 49ers need all the help they can get at safety, but there is not enough cap room to ensure Goldson's signing. Goldson was named to back to back Pro Bowls, as well as an All-Pro team for his spectacular season in 2012. Clearly, Goldson was successful enough in order to lead his team into the Super Bowl, so other teams will be eager to scoop him up if San Francisco does not.

Top 10 Free Agents: Wes Welker

9. Wes Welker: Personally, I believe Wes Welker is one of the more overrated players in the league. Tom Brady is one of the best quarterbacks in the history of the game, so he makes Welker that much better. Teams will pay way too much for this wide receiver, who as of late has dropped several balls in key situations. Welker's inconsistent hands are still able to catch balls other wide receiver can't, and he is not afraid to take a hit in order to gain the extra yard. Team's who are looking for a wide receiver that may convert on 3rd and 5 should be eying Welker, but Welker is not worthy of big bucks unless he can reduce the amount of balls he drops.

Top 10 NFL Free Agents

     On March 12, the NFL free agency period will begin, allowing teams to forget about a disappointing 2012 season, and hopefully, become legitimate contenders for the Lombardi Trophy. Unfortunately, there is no golden prize in this year's free agency as there was last year with Peyton Manning. However, it only takes one player to put a franchise back on track. The NFL Report will rank the 10 best free agents that have the potential to be playing in a new uniform by the time September rolls around.