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Centers Who Should Get Starter Consideration
Matt Birk/Minnesota Vikings/UFA - The perennial pro-bowler still could start at
least two more seasons for any team that needs a center, but the Vikings haven't
shown any interest in re-signing him.
Jason Brown/Baltimore Ravens/UFA - Brown is one of the most talented, young
centers in the NFL and he'll attract a ton of attention should the Ravens decide
not to re-sign him.
Jeff Saturday/Indianapolis Colts/UFA - The usually durable center turns 34 in
June, but should have a few good years left. Saturday could start a few more
years for a team until a younger lineman is ready to replace him.
Brad Meester/Jacksonville Jaguars/UFA - The solid run-blocking center turns 33
in March. He should have at least two solid years left in him.
Richie Incognito/St. Louis Rams/RFA - The tough and talented interior lineman
can play guard or center. His versatility could help him get a decent restricted
free agent tender, but injuries have been an issue the last few seasons.
Eric Ghiaciuc/Cincinnati Bengals/UFA - The former fourth-round pick has started
38 games over his four-year career. While injuries have been an issue, Ghiaciuc
is a decent interior lineman whose best days are ahead of him.
Melvin Fowler/Buffalo Bills/UFA - He has 60 starts in his seven-year career.
Fowler is seen by scouts as an average center, but he should attract some
attention in free agency.
Rudy Niswanger/Kansas City Chiefs /RFA - The former undrafted free agent is in
his first year as a starter. Niswanger has shown improvement this season so it
will be interesting to see at what level he's tendered as a restricted free
agent.
Others Who Could Find Interest For Backup Purposes
Jeremy Newberry/Oakland Raiders/UFA - The oft-injured, but talented
interior lineman could help a team that is looking for an experienced, solid
backup.
Matt Lehr/New Orleans Saints/UFA - Journeyman type that can also play
guard.
Brett Romberg/St. Louis Rams/UFA - Decent backup who can play guard or
center.