Top Free Agents: Sanchez, Locker among veteran quarterbacks available

With free agency just around the corner, theScore takes a look at the top available players at each position. Unrestricted free agents can officially sign at 4:00 p.m. ET on March 10.

Top Free Agents By Position
Quarterbacks
Running Backs
Wide Receivers
Tight Ends
Offensive Tackles
Offensive Guards/Centers
Defensive Tackles
Defensive Ends
Linebackers
Cornerbacks/Safeties

Quarterbacks

Mark Sanchez

Height: 6-2
Weight: 225 lbs.
Age: 28

2014 stats: 2,418 passing yards, 14 TDs, 11 INTs

Sanchez experienced a career renaissance, of sorts, in Chip Kelly's fast-paced offense with the Philadelphia Eagles. Although his performance was up and down, Sanchez proved his worth as a quarterback who can still win games and play effectively during stretches.

Potential landing spots: Tennessee Titans, Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars

Jake Locker

Height: 6-3
Weight: 223 lbs.
Age: 26

2014 stats: 993 passing yards, 5 TDs, 7 INTs, 142 rushing yards, 1 TD

At just 26, Locker has the most upside of any player on this list. He's occasionally played well in four years with the Tennessee Titans, just enough to give teams a tantalizing glimpse at a long-term solution to their quarterback woes. Health is always a concern with Locker as he's played in just 30 of a possible 64 games in four seasons.

Potential landing spots: Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills, New York Jets

Brian Hoyer

Height: 6-2
Weight: 215 lbs.
Age: 29

2014 stats: 3,334 passing yards, 12 TDs, 13 INTs

Midway through the 2014 season, Hoyer was being touted as a must-sign player for the Cleveland Browns. But after a second-half collapse, with two touchdowns against nine interceptions, it was clear he'd be looking elsewhere for a starting job. He should compete for a starting job in camp for someone.

Potential landing spots: Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans, Atlanta Falcons

Josh McCown

Height: 6-4
Weight:  213 lbs.
Age: 35

2014 stats: 2,206 passing yards, 11 TDs, 14 INTs, 127 rushing yards, 3TDs

What a difference a year makes. After a 13-touchdown, one-interception performance for the Chicago Bears over eight games in 2013, McCown was the hottest quarterback on the free agent market. Now - after a sub-par season with the woeful Tampa Bay Buccaneers - he'll draw some interest because of a weak class, but the money may be lacking and if he does win a starting job, he'll be on a short leash.

Potential landing spots: Chicago Bears, New York Jets, Buffalo Bills

Michael Vick

Height: 6-0
Weight: 215 lbs.
Age: 34

While there may be several better options, Vick's presumed game-changing ability will be too enticing for some teams to pass up. Coming off a single season with the New York Jets, his best option would be a team with an established veteran quarterback that Vick's abilities can't undermine. However, it wouldn't be a stretch for a poorly managed franchise to scoop him up in hopes of a return to glory.

Potential landing spots: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs

Other notable free agent quarterbacks

• Ryan Mallett
• Matt Moore
• Christian Ponder
• Blaine Gabbert
• Shaun Hill
• Colt McCoy
• Matt Hasselbeck
• Tarvaris Jackson