Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando
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That could be good news for NFC West teams hoping to upgrade at receiver. I'm still not sure how much money Houshmandzadeh will command on the market, but the Seahawks, 49ers and Rams could conceivably use help at the position.
Houshmandzadeh has been trapped on losing teams in Cincinnati for some time. He will presumably look for situations where he thinks he can win quickly.
Beyond the Cardinals, who appear set at receiver even if Anquan Boldin does not return, the teams in this division probably feel better about their chances than outsiders feel about their chances. The 49ers seemed to find this out when they searched for offensive coordinators.
Still, signing an established receiver has appeal. Teams routinely miss on receivers in the draft, particularly after the first few choices. If an NFC West team could address that need in free agency, the team could target a lower-risk position early in the draft.
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