![He finished the season starting 11 of 14 games, 45 tackles and nine interceptions. The nine interceptions were tied for the league lead and was five more than any other rookie had. First time Pro Bowler, 2013, Byrd became the first Bills rookie to be selected to play in a Pro Bowl since Greg Bell in 1984. "Both Byrd and the Bills want the talented safety to stay in Buffalo, but anything can happen. He is certain to command a nice salary wherever he nests."](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/hash/a9/fe/a9fe13a9ddd0bc5e98392a950aad4aec.jpg?itok=JcXd8VNR "He finished the season starting 11 of 14 games, 45 tackles and nine interceptions. The nine interceptions were tied for the league lead and was five more than any other rookie had. First time Pro Bowler, 2013, Byrd became the first Bills rookie to be selected to play in a Pro Bowl since Greg Bell in 1984. "Both Byrd and the Bills want the talented safety to stay in Buffalo, but anything can happen. He is certain to command a nice salary wherever he nests.""){kind=small}
![Long is number 59, on the list of Top 100 Players in the NFL 2012. Long is looking to fetch $10 million a season, if Miami is game, he's golden. If not Long's performance should lead him to the next chapter in his notable NFL career. "There are teams with porous offensive lines that might be willing to shell out that kind of money."](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/hash/7b/d4/7bd43a457399940ab178c65d622eb28e.jpg?itok=X82BeMXf "Long is number 59, on the list of Top 100 Players in the NFL 2012. Long is looking to fetch $10 million a season, if Miami is game, he's golden. If not Long's performance should lead him to the next chapter in his notable NFL career. "There are teams with porous offensive lines that might be willing to shell out that kind of money.""){kind=small}
![Andre Smith, is one of the best right tackles in the free-agency pool of contenders. Smith allowed seven sacks, but he is a well-rounded lineman. "The two-year starter rated well in both pass and run blocking. He had the best rating among his peers at the position."](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/hash/d3/5f/d35f5da58339c0eed63f4b3873bb6446.jpg?itok=nmj4dFnN "Andre Smith, is one of the best right tackles in the free-agency pool of contenders. Smith allowed seven sacks, but he is a well-rounded lineman. "The two-year starter rated well in both pass and run blocking. He had the best rating among his peers at the position."")
If you're a Restricted Free Agent in the NFL (RFA) it could mean two things. One, the player's current NFL team will pay dearly to retain the player's services, or two, the player is hanging on the lower rung, hoping to get picked-up by another team.
The top ten RFAs in the NFL are in group number one. Feb. 5, B/R reports, "Power Ranking the Top 50 Players in 2013 NFL Free Agency."
Although the season is over, NFL Football, never sleeps. A number of changes are in the works. This is the time when the NFL officials, team owners, and NFL scouts, are busy shaping the things to come for next season.
This is the time to come-up with winning strategies to move the team forward next season. The two pivotal event opportunities are free agency and the NFL Draft.
NFL team owners, get ready to shell out the big bucks! The top 10 free agents are in demand, and if their team underwent coaching staff changes at the end of the regular season, this could play a role in the player's decision to stick or go for greener pastures. By greener, I am referring to money.
![Andre Smith, is one of the best right tackles in the free-agency pool of contenders. Smith allowed seven sacks, but he is a well-rounded lineman. "The two-year starter rated well in both pass and run blocking. He had the best rating among his peers at the position."](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/ee/ac/eeac38b6c02e579054bbee61076a266b.jpg?itok=T0MgW0Au "Andre Smith, is one of the best right tackles in the free-agency pool of contenders. Smith allowed seven sacks, but he is a well-rounded lineman. "The two-year starter rated well in both pass and run blocking. He had the best rating among his peers at the position."")
![Long is number 59, on the list of Top 100 Players in the NFL 2012. Long is looking to fetch $10 million a season, if Miami is game, he's golden. If not Long's performance should lead him to the next chapter in his notable NFL career. "There are teams with porous offensive lines that might be willing to shell out that kind of money."](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/74/44/7444acc3f4d543667739dfe60cad47d6.jpg?itok=bvE7_29Z "Long is number 59, on the list of Top 100 Players in the NFL 2012. Long is looking to fetch $10 million a season, if Miami is game, he's golden. If not Long's performance should lead him to the next chapter in his notable NFL career. "There are teams with porous offensive lines that might be willing to shell out that kind of money."")
![He finished the season starting 11 of 14 games, 45 tackles and nine interceptions. The nine interceptions were tied for the league lead and was five more than any other rookie had. First time Pro Bowler, 2013, Byrd became the first Bills rookie to be selected to play in a Pro Bowl since Greg Bell in 1984. "Both Byrd and the Bills want the talented safety to stay in Buffalo, but anything can happen. He is certain to command a nice salary wherever he nests."](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/b5/75/b57562bab10db6c8dbdf8a3f821f1b77.jpg?itok=fHQDZ_bl "He finished the season starting 11 of 14 games, 45 tackles and nine interceptions. The nine interceptions were tied for the league lead and was five more than any other rookie had. First time Pro Bowler, 2013, Byrd became the first Bills rookie to be selected to play in a Pro Bowl since Greg Bell in 1984. "Both Byrd and the Bills want the talented safety to stay in Buffalo, but anything can happen. He is certain to command a nice salary wherever he nests."")
![In 2012 Wallace had 15 starts and rushed for 836 yards. Wallace had 8 TDs under his belt, ranking him 12th in the league. "Wallace will get a big contract; the question is from which team. There are certainly some receiver-needy teams that might be willing to pony up for the speedster."](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/08/17/0817f030cea0d9b45d556bfa06c8dfe5.jpg?itok=zr1Zv2jD "In 2012 Wallace had 15 starts and rushed for 836 yards. Wallace had 8 TDs under his belt, ranking him 12th in the league. "Wallace will get a big contract; the question is from which team. There are certainly some receiver-needy teams that might be willing to pony up for the speedster."")
![Gonzales openly stated his intentions to retire. Gonzales is coming off of an incredible season. At age 36, he seems to be very capable, and he could easily go for another one-year contract. "He would likely stay in Atlanta if he stays in the game, but the Falcons will surely miss Gonzalez if he stays retired."](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/2c/8a/2c8ad7d71985cdaf6af2c197b672cbd4.jpg?itok=M7u2gUu- "Gonzales openly stated his intentions to retire. Gonzales is coming off of an incredible season. At age 36, he seems to be very capable, and he could easily go for another one-year contract. "He would likely stay in Atlanta if he stays in the game, but the Falcons will surely miss Gonzalez if he stays retired."")
![The Chiefs placed a non-exclusive franchise tag on Bowe, in 2012. Bowe signed a 1 year, $9.5 million dollar contract, ending a lengthy holdout. In Week 14, Bowe injured his ribs while making a block, and on December 14, the Chiefs played Bowe on injured reserve. "The Chiefs might somehow retain him—either by tagging him (again) or getting him to re-sign."](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/bc/d6/bcd6d52df6949e5660489d5fdde4fdba.jpg?itok=LUVEK37l "The Chiefs placed a non-exclusive franchise tag on Bowe, in 2012. Bowe signed a 1 year, $9.5 million dollar contract, ending a lengthy holdout. In Week 14, Bowe injured his ribs while making a block, and on December 14, the Chiefs played Bowe on injured reserve. "The Chiefs might somehow retain him—either by tagging him (again) or getting him to re-sign."")
![Pro Bowler, Clady is a stand-up player. In his 5th season with the Broncos, Clady has managed to stay healthy and not miss a regular season game. "Clady is scheduled for shoulder surgery that will keep him out of most of the preseason. He should be ready for the regular season. The Broncos would be foolish not to try to re-sign him, and they could slap him with the franchise tag."](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/22/45/2245d5a71e35ea61bec848e1efc0f309.jpg?itok=BlX0jBIz "Pro Bowler, Clady is a stand-up player. In his 5th season with the Broncos, Clady has managed to stay healthy and not miss a regular season game. "Clady is scheduled for shoulder surgery that will keep him out of most of the preseason. He should be ready for the regular season. The Broncos would be foolish not to try to re-sign him, and they could slap him with the franchise tag."")
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