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Saints running back Pierre Thomas finished with 909 scrimmage yards and 12 total touchdowns.

The movie Jerry Maguire, which follows the trials and tribulations of life as a sports agent, will forever be remembered for the line, "Show me the money!"

That line also has quite a bit of relevance in the world of fantasy football.

While a Super Bowl championship is the ultimate motivation for most football players, professional sports is now more of a business. That business is based on contracts loaded with dead presidents. So when a player is headed into a contract year, he has some extra motivation to find statistical success. Much like the trend of second- and third-year wide receivers, players in contract years can have added draft value.

With that in mind, here's a look at 10 players who are slated to become free agents in 2010.

Team	Player	Analysis
Miami Dolphins	Ronnie Brown	Brown scored 10 times last season, but he wasn't at all consistent in his first season back from an ACL operation. Now that he has that time under his belt, though, Brown should be ready for a greater role in the Dolphins offense. In fact, Brown seems destined to see a career-high in carries and will look to succeed in an effort to secure a future contract. He should be seen as a solid No. 2 fantasy back.

Team	Player	Analysis
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Antonio Bryant	Bryant, who put up career numbers in what was a contract year last season, has been franchised by the Buccaneers and will have to "sing for his supper" in 2010 and beyond. While the motivation for a rich, long-term contract is evident, changes at the quarterback position and Bryant's lack of consistent seasonal production in his career limits his value. Consider him a No. 2 fantasy wideout with middle-round value.

Team	Player	Analysis
Houston Texans	Owen Daniels	Daniels signed a one-year deal with the Texans, but he wanted a long-term deal and the team refused his request. That should serve as some motivation for Daniels, who is one of the more underrated tight ends in the league and in fantasy circles. An even better option in PPR leagues, Daniels should post 60-70 receptions and is a surefire No. 1 option in all formats. He'll be a late-round steal in drafts.

Team	Player	Analysis
Cleveland Browns	Braylon Edwards	Edwards was a huge disappointment in 2008, posting decreased numbers across the board compared to his breakout 2007 totals. He'll remain the top option in the Browns offense, though, and the chance at a big contract after this season could be the perfect elixir for his recent case of the "dropsies." Edwards will be a risk-reward selection in drafts, but he should still improve on last season's numbers.

Team	Player	Analysis
San Diego Chargers	Vincent Jackson	Jackson wasn't the most consistent wide receiver in the league last season, but he did post career numbers for the Chargers and fantasy owners alike. One of the top options in what is an improved pass attack, Jackson is now a viable No. 2 fantasy wideout in most formats. With a new contract on the line, Jackson's potential as a fantasy starter increased even more. He's worth a middle-round pick.

Team	Player	Analysis
Denver Broncos	Brandon Marshall	One of the most talented young wideouts in the league, Marshall's contract status should make him an even better option in fantasy drafts. But based on the loss of Jay Cutler, not to mention a potential rift with coach Josh McDaniels, and Marshall's value has remained in somewhat of a state of flux. Consider him a high-risk, high-reward No. 2 fantasy wideout until (and if) he shows some signs of life in Denver.

Team	Player	Analysis
Denver Broncos	Kyle Orton	Orton might not have the same abilities as the quarterback he's replacing in Denver, but he does have sleeper value in fantasy land. Not only does he have great weapons in what will be a pass-laden offense under coach Josh McDaniels, but Orton will also be playing for a new contract. Orton could turn into a nice matchup-based fantasy starter and is worth a middle- to late-round selection in drafts.

Team	Player	Analysis
Buffalo Bills	Terrell Owens	Owens only signed a one-year deal with the Bills, so he'll be playing for a new contract in 2009. He's still in great shape and can make an impact at the age of 35, and the Bills will no doubt use him to the fullest of his abiliites. While it's hard to envision a scenario where he'll match his previously huge numbers in Dallas, Owens will remain motivated to put up good totals in his first season in Orchard Park.

Team	Player	Analysis
Pittsburgh Steelers	Willie Parker	This is a very important season for Parker, who is one of several key veterans in contract years for the Steelers. At 28, Fast Willie will need to put up huge numbers and avoid injuries to have a chance at a decent-sized extension. While that motivation is a positive, the fact that the team has Rashard Mendenhall waiting in the wings could make Parker's 2009 numbers moot. Consider him a No. 2 fantasy back.

Team	Player	Analysis
New Orleans Saints	Pierre Thomas	Thomas, set to become a restricted free agent in 2010, will look to put up huge numbers in an effort to land a monster pay day. He'll be the starter for coach Sean Payton and should see more than his share of opportunities to score fantasy points, even with Reggie Bush in the backfield mix. Thomas could come off the board as soon as the second round (and ahead of Bush) in most standard leagues.

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