Teams set to take chances on free agents to fill holes

On first look, it’s tempting to ask “Is that all there is?” on the NFL free agency front. A deeper investigation reveals some talent being available at most positions. As for studs, game changers and franchise players, well, there simply isn’t much now that the Steelers won’t be letting prize running back Le’Veon Bell slip away.

While last year’s crop had a collection of All-Pros, some of whom wound up with franchise tags, this year’s group had only one full-time All-Pro, Kansas City safety Eric Berry, who also went through this in 2016 before being tagged at $10.8 million. He got his long-term deal at the end of February.

Minnesota kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson is the other All-Pro whose contract is up. The salary cap increases from $155.27 million to $167 million. So let the spending begin.

The cream

Unquestionably, Bell was the best among the unrestricted guys — and the most untouchable. Pittsburgh often has let players leave the Steel City, but those have been aging performers or ones who never made a major contribution. Bell is a difference maker and will be getting his money from the Steelers.

Beyond Bell, there are a half-dozen or so top-flight players, all of whom come with a significant question mark on their résumés.

Adrian Peterson and Jamaal Charles, both stalwarts for their previous clubs and with All-Pro credentials, are out there. But how many 30-plus running backs get long-term deals, even proven ones such as these? And both will want big bucks.

Berry’s Chiefs teammate, Dontari Poe, is among the league’s top nose tackles; he also delivers jump passes for TDs, but he has had back issues.

Darrelle Revis is out there, and he once was a premier shutdown corner-