NFL free agency is sometimes considered fool's gold in league circles. Paying big-dollar deals rarely works out for teams, which is why they are sometimes hesitant to spend. Draft, develop and keep your own is the desired way to build a team, but that doesn't always work, which means supplementing the roster can be mandatory in free agency. This year's period begins officially on March 18, but legal tampering begins on March 16 at noon, and while fool's gold might be how some consider free-agent cla ses, this one is different. There should be a lot of talent in this pending market depending on how franchise tags go in the coming weeks and much of it is young, improving talent. With a target age of 26 or 27 for potential free agents, this cla s is loaded with those players. It is a deep cla s of quarterbacks, defensive linemen and some good offensive linemen. So who tops the list? For me, it's Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. He is barely scratching the surface of what he can be as a franchise pa ser, which is why he gets the nod over Tom Brady and other quarterbacks on the market. I am not saying Prescott is better than those veterans right now, but taking into account age, potential and other factors, he tops my list of the top 100 free agents. The Cowboys are going to be paying Prescott a big-money deal if they don't Malcolm Perry Jersey tag him. How high? How does a $35-million-a-year average sound? Is Prescott worth that money? That's the argument, but the way the system works it means he will likely be getting that and maybe more on a new deal.Brady, Philip Rivers, Jameis Winston, Teddy Bridgewater and Ryan Tannehill are other quarterbacks who could find their way onto the free-agent market. Brady, Rivers and Bridgewater will for sure, but tags could be in the works for both Winston and Tannehill, although not definite. At any rate, with name quarterbacks and a deep pool of players, this free-agency period will be fun. To prime you, here are my top 100 free agents: Top 100 free agents 1 Dallas Cowboys QB It looks more and more likely that the Cowboys will be putting the franchise tag on him. That won't make Prescott a happy man. He is young, talented and improving. Pay the man. 2 Kansas City Chiefs DE He is a power player who is only just now coming into his own. At 26, the Chiefs would be wise to keep him, whether with a new deal or a tag. 3 New England Patriots Golf Sporting Goods Drew Brees New Orleans Saints QB Brees announced that he will return for another season with the Saints. 4 New England Patriots QB Where will he go? Who will pay him? Will the Patriots bring him back? I think they do, but he will have options. He needs more help than what the Patriots gave him last year. 5 Cincinnati Bengals WR He is coming off a lost season due to injury, and age is starting to become an i sue. But he's still a big-time receiver when healthy. Teams in need of a go-to, big receiver -- like the Bills -- should be all-in if the Bengals don't put the franchise tag on him. 6 Los Angeles Chargers QB Did the Chargers really move on from him? That might end up being a mistake. Rivers can still play if the offensive line in front of him can hold up. The Colts would make a lot of sense. 7 Dallas Cowboys WR He's a good receiver, but is he worth great-receiver money? I would imagine that's the big holdup for the Cowboys. He disappeared in some big games for them last season. 8 Denver Broncos CB At 31, he is still a good cover player who can play inside and outside. There is great value in that. He isn't slowing down, either. 9 Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB The Bucs are using the franchise tag on him to retain him after his breakout season in 2019. 10 Seattle Seahawks OLB He doesn't put up big sack numbers, getting just three last season, and he isn't a great edge rusher in terms of explosivene s. He was slowed by injury last year, but everybody is intrigued by his potential. 11 Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Yes, he throws a ton of picks. But he also throws for a lot of yards and touchdowns. He's still relatively young as well NFL New England Patriots Jersey . The Bucs are considering bringing him back, and it means using the franchise tag to do it. 12 Dallas Cowboys CB He can play corner and safety, but he didn't play as well as expected on the corner last year. Even so, he's young enough and versatile enough to be a big-ticket free agent. 13 Minnesota Vikings DB Here's another safety who many might not know who is going to get a nice deal after an impre sive 2019 season. He has six picks and did a nice job in the middle when asked to do so. 14 Los Angeles Rams ILB He is coming off his best season, which will help his value go up. At 26, his best football is still to come. He is an active, athletic linebacker. 15 Denver Broncos New England Patriots T Shirts FS His name might not be one a lot of fans recognize, but you can bet the NFL personnel people are well aware of him. He is young and athletic and is a ball hawk. There is great value in that. 16 Washington Redskins G Teams looking to upgrade the interior of their line should start with Scherff. This former college tackle has made a smooth transition inside to guard where his athletic ability is on full display. 17 Jacksonville Jaguars DE He is a nice edge rusher who probably should be playing as a 3-4 linebacker. The Jaguars could tag him. He isn't great against the run, but has improved. But that's not why you sign him, you sign him to rush the pa ser. 18 San Francisco 49ers DE He had his best season in 2019, coming at the right time. It's unlikely the 49ers will be able to keep him, so he's about to get a mega-deal from some team. 19 New Orleans Saints QB He proved last season that after his devastating knee injury he is still capable of being a quality starter. He came off the bench when Drew Brees got hurt to lead the Saints to a 5-0 record. It's time he gets a real chance to start. 20 Pittsburgh Steelers OLB He is coming off his best season, a career year with 11 sacks. That should help him command a nice deal if the Steelers can't keep him. 21 Tenne see Titans QB He resurrected his career with the Titans last season, coming off the bench to lead them to the playoffs. He's probably going to get a tag of some sort, but what's his true value now? 22 New England Patriots G Teams looking for a quality guard who is well schooled in the fundamentals should look at Thuney. He was the Pats best lineman last season. 23 Tenne see Titans T After a slow start to his 2019 season following an injury-marred 2018 season, he bounced back and played well down the stretch and in the playoffs. He' Damien Harris Jersey s a good starting right tackle. 24 Los Angeles Rams DE He gambled last season by signing a one-year deal with the Rams and responded with 11.5 sacks, a career high. At