Randy Moss, Reggie Bush, and Carson Palmer: Who needs who in the NFL

Cincinnati Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals were simply awful in 2010 with a 4-12 record. They can certainly use a lot of key position players. Quarterback Carson Palmer doesn't want to play for the Bengals anymore and has mentioned retirement. I think that he made an extreme statement and can fill the void for some other teams in need.

Second round pick Andy Dalton shouldn't be ready to take over the franchise. The Bengals could use a free agent quarterback or make a trade. There's lots of quarterbacks available to choose from. Kevin Kolb of Philadephia could start for any team. He threw for 1197 yards with 7 touchdowns and 7 interceptions last season in 8 games.

Due to the emergence of Tim Tebow in Denver, Kyle Orton would be a major feather in the Bengals cap if they can give up some draft picks. Orton threw for 3653 yards with 20 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. He would definitely be worth going after for the right price.

A few other players that can be thrown into the mix are David Garrard, Donovan McNabb (Washington regrets getting him), Jake Delhomme,and possibly Matt Hasselback. Hasselback was a proven winner for the Seahawks and can gradually groom Andy Dalton into the QB position. The Bengals also have Chad Ochocinco to offer teams. They still have an opportunity to unleash him while he still has a decent value.

New York Jets

While the New York Jets are in a much different position than Cincinnati, they can still use a key piece to the puzzle that will get them out of the AFC Championship Game. Braylon Edwards and Santonio Holmes are great receivers but there's a few receivers out there that are future hall of famers and can possibly make a great addition to the team.

Randy Moss wants to be a Patriot but that's not going to happen, so the next best thing for him would be to join the Jets and stick it to the Patriots. The man still has talent, but he just needs motivation. Terrell Owens still has some gas left in the tank, but he's not getting any younger. This could be a good fit with a coach like Rex Ryan to make Owens feel welcome.

Lastly, Plaxico Burress was last seen catching a touchdown pass from Eli Manning in beating the undefeated New England Patriots in 2008. Plax is back and I'm sure he's greatful and motivated at the same time. He would make a great addition to the Jets. He's turning 34 but doesn't have the mileage on him as some others his age due to incarceration. He should be in great shape.

New York Giants

Plaxico Burress again would be a great fit for the Giants. The New York Giants organization had no ill-will towards Plaxico and always wished him the best under adverse circumstances. The Giants and Eli Manning haven't been the same since Burress was gone. He was Eli's favorite receiver and was partially responsible for delivering a championship to the Giants.

Eli Manning once said that Plaxico was a great teammate and he was shocked with how meticulous that Burress was with his playbook. This would be a great return. The Bengals could also use a wide receiver (some new blood). Roy Williams seems to have a tough time co-existing with Dez Bryant in Dallas. He could be a good acquisition for Cincinnati or the Giants.

Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles look fine the way that they are but Michael Vick had expressed an interest in mentoring Plaxico Burress post-jail. Burress could be a good fit for Philly also.

Miami Dolphins

The Dolphins are similar to the Bengals. Chad Henne threw for 3301 yards but is definitely not the answer at quarterback. Kevin Kolb would be a major upgrade and the Dolphins do have players to trade for Kyle Orton. Any of the other quarterbacks that I mentioned except for Matt Hasselback would be an upgrade for Miami. If Vince Young could possibly grow up, Miami could be a good fit for him and the "Fins".

If Carson Palmer got some cooperation, he could possibly turn this team around.  Miami could use a second receiver to Brandon Marshall. Aside from Marshall, Davone Bess led the team with 5 TD's. Roy Williams is a quality receiver that would be a good fit here. The Dolphins don't want someone too old because they're not immediate contenders but Chad Ochocinco could find a second life with Miami.

Finally, the Dolphins have two capable backs in Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams. The problem is, at this point, neither is a pure runner. Williams is getting up there in age and Brown is injury prone. A big bruising back like Brandon Jacobs of the New York Giants makes perfect sense here. If the Dolphins wanted to have the same running style then possibly disgruntled Saints running back Reggie Bush could be an option.

Oakland Raiders

The Raiders finally have a running back that they can count on in Darren McFadden. They have a serviceable quarterback in Jason Campbell but really need to upgrade the QB position. They're also in great need at the receiver position. I'm astonished at how tight end Zach Miller led the team in yards last season with 685 yards and 5 touchdowns.

The Raiders didn't address their needs at wide receiver in the draft until late. This is a team that's known for being the bad boys of football. There's plenty of temporary "bad boys" to fill the receiver void until they make a trade or draft next season. Oakland didn't work out for Randy Moss. If age wasn't a factor, Terrell Owens would be a good fit for Oakland. I'm leaning more towards the receivers that I mentioned earlier, Chad Ochocinco and Roy Williams. Both would be a nice addition to an improved Raider team.

Again, Kevin Kolb is an upgrade from Jason Campbell. David Garrard might have the size of bust Damarcus Russell but he's actually has ability. If Oakland could offer Denver some draft picks, Kyle Orton would be a good option at QB for the Raiders. I'm not counting on Chad Pennington to make a full recovery from another injury but if he ever did, he would be a great QB for Oakland due to his intelligence. If Carson Palmer could possibly warm up to the idea of a return to California, the Raiders could be a good fit.

New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts

Both of these teams are in similar positions. They've established themselves as the best two teams in the NFL over the last decade but they're getting older. Except for Reggie Wayne and Wes Welker, neither team has a legitimate go to receiver. Brady and Manning make the receivers better than they actually are.

Both teams would be looking to go young. Stockpiling on draft picks is an option. I actually think that Randy Moss is a great fit for the New England Patriots but the team feels otherwise. He loves Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. If they could mend fences, it would be a great return.

Any of the veteran receivers that I mentioned would be a good fit except for Terrell Owens because these teams need to win now. Owens wouldn't be able to co-exist with Manning and I'm not certain how he would fit in the Patriots organization.

Reggie Bush could be a possible fit for the Indianapolis Colts. He's a poor man's Marshall Faulk. Maybe some of Peyton Manning could rub off on Bush and he could live up to his previous hype. I expect Bush to have a chip on his shoulder. USC's national championship and Bush's Heisman Trophy were both taken away due to rule violations.

Let's not forget, Peyton Manning is getting older. Looking for a possible replacement could be an idea. Kevin Kolb might be willing to sit on the sidelines if he knew that the starting position was his. Otherwise, the Colts will have to look towards the draft. For the Patriots, they drafted Ryan Mallett in the 3rd round. They have that position covered. Getting Mallett in the 3rd round was a steal. Bill Belichick is a genius.

Future of the NFL

With the NFL Lockout still looming over the league, it remains difficult to get a clear picture of how teams will shape up before the season begins (when ever that may be). NFL betting odds list both the Green Bay Packers and the New England Patriots as 7/1 to win Super Bowl XLVI, but with the loss of Randy Moss, will New England remain a contender? 

Be sure to follow these teams, and any adjustments they make to their rosters, as this can help you gain an advantage over the NFL odds makers in Futures betting.

Stay tuned at SBR Picks for more information on the NFL Lockout and more possible decisions on which player would fit best in what location.