Bryan Bulaga, Jacksonville Jaguars
At 25, Bulaga has already seen a lot of the highs and lows that an NFL career can bring. in 2014, he helped bookend one of the league’s top pass protecting offensive lines, but it may be time for a change of scenery for Bulaga. Considering the copious amounts of pressure young Blake Bortles was subjected to last season, Jacksonville will likely make a play for one of the best available free agent offensive linemen. Pairing him with former first round pick, Luke Joeckel, will give the team flexibility going forward.
King Dunlap, San Diego Chargers
The Chargers are facing dire offensive line issues for yet another season. It isn’t due to the lack of management addressing the issue, though, as strokes of bad luck and almost no breaks have set the unit back year after year. The first step to curtailing the issue would be signing King Dunlap to a long-term contract. Although he is entering his 30s, King showed marketed improvement and dedication which should project well for his future as a Charger.
Doug Free, Oakland Raiders
The Cowboys will be hard-pressed to resign a lot of their talent this offseason. While Murray and Bryant are virtual shoe-ins, offensive lineman Doug Free will likely be a casualty of the cap ceiling. Free, who has been absent with injury a few times this year, could help a struggling right side of Oakland’s offensive line. Raiders General Manager Reggie McKenzie isn't shy signing veteran players to buffer the roster for incoming draft picks.
Mike Iupati, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The 49ers may have to make some tough decisions this offseason. Not least of which will be signing Mike Iupati, who will be tough to fit within their cap overhead. The Buccaneers failed to effectively address their offensive line last offseason, and with a young signal caller likely being under center next year, the Bucs can’t afford to ignore the position again.
Orlando Franklin, Buffalo Bills
Acting as one of Denver’s rising stars on the offensive line this past season, a scheme change brought about by new coaching may find Franklin seeking an offense that better suits his road paving style. Buffalo has yet to address the departure of Andy Levitre, which has stalled their once vaunted running game. New coach Rex Ryan and General Manager Doug Whaley should inquire Franklin’s services, which helped make a star out of undrafted free agent, C.J. Anderson.
Rodney Hudson, Oakland Raiders
Turning in one of the best seasons amongst centers this year, Rodney Hudson will have his fair share of suitors this offseason. Considering the Chiefs may have bigger fish to fry on the defensive side of the ball, teams at the top of the cap list will be far more attractive places for Hudson to consider. For the second straight year, the Raiders will have a lot to spend, and will likely do so shoring up their offensive line.
Stefen Wisniewski, Jacksonville Jaguars
It should come with little surprise that perhaps the last remnant of Al Davis’ presence as the Raiders’ personnel man walks this offseason. While serviceable, Wisniewski was not the center piece he was drafted to be, and the Raiders will likely look elsewhere (see above) for a long-term answer. With the hire of former Raiders offensive coordinator, Greg Olsen, in Jacksonville, Wisniewski would make for a magical addition in the panhandle.
