This isn't the same as last year. The New York Giants were flush with disposable cash and holes all over their roster as they entered free agency.

This year, they still undoubtedly have holes. Some offensive linemen, a running back, a tight end and a speedy linebacker would be nice. But they're not quite as desperate or capable.

The Giants finished 11-5 this past season and currently are approximately $13 million under the salary. Some $3 million or so will be used on their draft class. They can create more space -- if necessary -- to make some moves, but general manager Jerry Reese can't go all out like last year and pluck substantial players as if they're cherries.

So far (with the exception of interest in tight end Anthony Fasano) the Giants have been relatively quiet. That is primarily because they remain busy trying to attend to some of their own, beginning with free-agent defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins.

The Giants are going to have to be more selective. They already franchised defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul, who currently counts $17 million against the salary cap. Consider me still confident that a long-term deal can be done in the final day or so, which would free up money for the Giants to spend in free agency this year.

Given that premise, here are potential free agents that could pop up on the Giants' radar in the next few days:

At 30 years old, LeGarrette Blount wouldn't break the bank and would know his role with the Giants. AP Photo/Matt Slocum

DT Johnathan Hankins, Giants: It's far from a foregone conclusion that Hankins leaves for a better offer. He's checking his market and worth, but the Giants -- who want to keep their defense together -- are monitoring closely. Hankins has been their top priority since Pierre-Paul was retained with the franchise tag. Something tells me there will be a last-ditch effort that keeps him with the Giants. Don't be surprised if linebacker Keenan Robinson and/or starting right guard John Jerry return, too. The Giants have been in constant contact with both.

RB LeGarrette Blount, New England Patriots: He was open to coming to the Giants last year but they passed. Now, they are looking to add a power runner to pair with Paul Perkins, and who better than Blount? He led the NFL with 18 rushing touchdowns and is the kind of player who seems to understand his role. At 30 years old, he won't break the bank, either. This is one that could emerge as the running back market plays out.

OT Matt Kalil, Minnesota Vikings: He was a first-round pick in 2012 who was dogged by inconsistent play and injuries in Minnesota. Hip problems cost him almost all of last year. But he's a player who won't come with a big price tag and can be thrown into the offensive tackle mix with Ereck Flowers and Bobby Hart. It might not immediately solve the Giants' problem on the edges, but it would increase their chances of fixing it by adding a player with serious talent.

OT Russell Okung, Denver Broncos: This is an obvious one. The Giants expressed interest in Okung last year and wanted to bring him to New York. Their desire to keep Flowers at left tackle wasn't exactly attractive to Okung, given that he has spent his entire career at that position, but the Giants no longer seem so attached to Flowers at the spot. They may be more open to trying him elsewhere, which would potentially make Okung -- who showed he can stay healthy this past season -- more attracted to their offer.

TE Dion Sims, Miami Dolphins: The Giants are monitoring the tight-end market, beginning at the top with Martellus Bennett and Jared Cook. But they're probably out of their price range. Sims is not the dynamic tight end that the Giants need in the pass game. That can come in this tight-end-heavy draft. Sims is more of a blocking tight end, which the Giants need as well. He is just 26 and would be an asset in the run game. The Giants' tight-end blocking was a problem again this past season. They haven't had a tight end to fill this kind of role since Daniel Fells. Sims would be a nice fit.