NFL free agency is always a time of intrigue.

Teams have the option to rebuild their rosters with proven talents, and teams can take chances on players coming off of less-than-stellar seasons.

Team needs, of course, drive how valuable a given player or position group will be in a given offseason, but some players are just better than others.

Our Net Expected Points (NEP) metric quantifies how valuable a player is on the field. NEP accounts for field position and down-and-distance which lets us differentiate between a 15-yard catch on 3rd-and-10 from the edge of the red zone and a 15-yard catch on 3rd-and-20 that leads to a punt.

Before we get going, keep in mind that Dez Bryant and Demaryius Thomas were both designated with the franchise tag, and Charles Clay has been designated with a transition tag.

Which remaining free agent skill players offer the most upside based on recent NEP production?