NFL 2012 Free Agency Preview-Wide Receivers and Tight Ends

We turn our attention to the Wide Receivers and Tight Ends that are going to hit free agency. This year's wideout class is a pretty good one, and each guy could really add some punch to a team's offense. Here is a look at the Top 10 Wide Receivers in the 2012 free agent class:

WRs
1) Wes Welker (New England): He was franchised by the Pats, so he is staying put.
2) Vincent Jackson (San Diego): He wasn't franchised by the Chargers, and he will command a lot of interest around the league. He could very well end up in Chicago.
3) Stevie Johnson (Buffalo): He resigned with the Bills, so he is going nowhere.
4) Brandon Lloyd (St. Louis): Doesn't it seem like a lock that he ends up with the Patriots under new offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels?
5) Marques Coltson (New Orleans): He should get quite a look from a lot of teams, but will his knees hold up?
6) Dwayne Bowe (Kansas City): He was franchised by the Chiefs, so he won't hit the open market.
7) Reggie Wayne (Indy): It looks like he could follow Peyton Manning to his next destination.
8) Pierre Garcon (Indy): How good will he be without Manning throwing him the ball. He is still an intriguing name though.
9) Robert Meachem (New Orleans): He seems to be underrated, and I think he would be a nice fit for a team in need of some help at wideout.
10) Mario Manningham (NY Giants): He is talented, but he might not be able to live up to expectations once he leaves the Giants and Eli Manning.

*Under the Radar Players: Ted Ginn Jr (San Francisco) and Eddie Royal (Denver): Ginn was a valuable member of the Niners this year and contributed in their return game. If he isn't hurt for the NFC Championship, there is strong chance the Niners win that game. Royal has never been able to duplicate his rookie season in 2008 when he caught over 90 passes. He is also a solid returner in the kicking game, and could be a real value pickup.

**Possible Broncos Addition: I would love to see Eddie Royal back with the team, but I think he will end up leaving and signing with the Bears. I would like to see Denver take a look at someone like Meachem or even Harry Douglas. The Broncos need to add another receiver this offseason.

Tight Ends
1) Fred Davis (Washington): He was franchised by the Redskins, so the only way a team could get him would be through a trade.

2) John Carlson (Seattle): He missed all of 2011, but at 28 he could be a viable option for a team like the Giants.

3) Scott Chandler (Buffalo): I like him, and he could be a nice addition at a decent price.

4) Martellus Bennett (Dallas): "High and Tight" Martellus never really lived up to his expectations in Big D. Maybe a change of scenery at age 25 could be good for his career.

5) Daniel Fells (Denver): The Broncos would be wise to keep him. He has really good hands and would be a nice complimentary TE in an offense.

6) Joel Dressen (Houston): He is 30, but doesn't it make sense for him to end up with the Shanahans in Washington?

7) Vishanthe Shiancoe (Minnesota): At 32, he could be on the downside of his career, but if could benefit from going to a contending team.

8) Kellen Davis (Chicago): A forgotten man at times in Chicago, but I like him, and he could be a good fit as a second TE.

9) Jeremy Shockey (Carolina): He is 32 and not the same player he once was, but he would be another good fit as a second TE on a contending team.

10) Jacob Tamme (Indy): Without Peyton Manning in 2011, he was a non-factor, but at 27 he could resurrect his career a little bit.

*Under the Radar Player: Dante Rosario (Denver): After getting cut by the Dolphins, the Broncos signed him and he made some big catches for the Broncos during the Tebow run late in the season.

**Possible Broncos Addition: No one in this group really stands out. Dallas Clark might be available if the Colts cut him, but I don't see him going to Denver. The Broncos would be better served if they resigned Fells.