Top NFL Free Agents Playing Their Way To A Pay Day

By Bryce Olin | Nov 25, 2014

Nov 28, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant (88) celebrates with running back DeMarco Murray (29) after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against the Oakland Raiders during a NFL football game on Thanksgiving at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 23, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) celebrates with wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the Miami Dolphins at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Demaryius Thomas

2014 Cap Hit: $4,700,000

Like his non-brother Julius Thomas, Demaryius Thomas is in a very weird situation, as the league’s top receiver in total receiving yards.

Again, is Thomas good? Or, is he good because of Peyton Manning?

Unlike the other Thomas, Demaryius Thomas seems like he would be fine in any offensive system and has been good in other offensive system. Tim Tebow was his quarterback, and Thomas was still good.

Thomas is a ridiculous physical specimen, and there are few corners who can matchup with him one-on-one and stop him for full games. They are out there, though. Thomas has routinely had problems with physical corner who jam him at the line of scrimmage and don’t let him get space until he’s much further down the field.

Thomas’ running mate from last season, Eric Decker, got $7.5 million per season from the New York Jets. Thomas should get an offer around $14 million based on his production this season.

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