Months of speculation will begin to materialize Tuesday at 4 p.m. when NFL free agents can sign with teams.

Despite the flurry of names connected to the Detroit Lions over the past 24 hours -- including top safeties Dashon Goldson and Glover Quin -- the player most commonly discussed as the logical fit for the team has been running back Reggie Bush.

Bush's blazing speed and receiving skills out of the backfield make him an ideal replacement for Jahvid Best, who has been sidelined more than a season with a concussion.

NFL.com asked its panel of nine analysts to project where many of the top free agents would land and the group unanimously expects Bush to sign with Detroit.

The primary competition for Bush appears to be Arizona.

The Cardinals released Beanie Wells on Monday and are not expected to re-sign backup LaRod Stephens-Howling. It has been reported by multiple outlets that the team has been in contact with Bush's representatives during the three-day negotiating window.

Also of note from the NFL.com predictions is the anticipated destination for Cliff Avril. Only 'Around the League' contributor Chris Wesseling believes Avril will return to Detroit, while the rest of the panel is split between the Cleveland Browns and Indianapolis Colts ponying up the biggest contract for the defensive end.