Alex44
Chicago Bears GM
Okay yes I know most people wont have the time/attention span to actually do this, but the idea comes from the top 50 players list that was posted in the Miami Dolphins forum, so if you have the time list 50 if not 25, maybe even 10, just wondering what you all think
1- Donovan Mcnabb - Doesnt have the rings, but is the best player at the most important position in the game, he has taken his team places with an offense that a college team could shut down minus Donovan, No running game, no go to WR before TO, who turned out making the team WORSE in the long run
2- Peyton Manning - Probally the most prolific passer of my generation, but seems to fold in big games despite all the talent around him, will he win a superbowl? Maybe, but untill he does he is #2
3- Tom Brady - By far the least physically talented of the top 3, but makes big plays in big games, reason he isnt #1 is because he has always had a better all around team, that wasnt soley dependant on him
4- Shaun Alexander - Quietly has been the best RB in the game the past few years, he doesnt put up the recieving numbers that a Ladanian Tomlinson does, but that may be due to the fact that he has a more spread around offense, fact is he has back to back years where he either won the rushing title or fell a yard short...and thats amazing
5- Ladanian Tomlinson - Great pass catcher, Amazing runner, enough said.
6- Torry Holt - The most sound WR in the game since Jerry Rice, he has the hands, deceptive speed, and runs amazing routes, and doesnt bring the baggage of a TO
7- Julius Peppers - Has a non stop motor, plays great against the pass, and has a nose for the ball on run plays, great DE
8- Randy Moss - Hands down THE most physically talented player in the game, but never seems to have his head on right, if he actually decided to work hard on his game he would be a force that the league will never see again
9- Champ Bailey - A shut down corner in a game where there are supposed to be no such things as shut down corners due to the new rules....well he is doing it.
10- Ed Reed - Best safety in the league hands down, has amazing speed, great hands for a defensive player, can block kicks, and is a solid tackler
11- Chad Johnson - Great WR, good mix of size speed and hands, could be one of the best when its all said and done
12- Carson Palmer - I admit I was a doubter when he came out of USC, but he has proved any and all critics wrong, including me
13- Jonothan Odgen - A good O-line starts with the left tackle, and there isnt another like him
14 - Marvin Harrison - Probally the most under rated player in the league, but he runs great routes, and has great hands
15- Antonio Gates -What a moster TE, amazing speed, great hands, and if he develops just a little more as a blocker....wow
16- Walter Jones - Is only this low on the list because he played next to a monster LG. If he plays the same without Hutchinson there he is deserving of a top 10 spot
17- Clinton Portis - By Far the most under rated RB in the game, when speaking of elite backs his name never seems to come up enough, even though he is on pace to possibly shatter some rushing records
18- Steve Smith - Small guy with heart....and blazing speed, great hands, his size is the only thing holding him back from being the best WR in the NFL
19 - Steve Hutchinson - Great LG, but can he play the same without Walter next to him?
20 - Sean Taylor - Ed Reed like in his ability, there is no ceiling on this kids potential
21- Ben Roethlisberger - Hasnt shown the ability to single handedly carry his team yet, but makes all the right plays at all the right times
22 - Larry Fitzgerald - Not the fastest WR, but he more than makes up for that in other areas
23 - Brian Urlacher - With his size/speed combo he can play a number of different positions on defense
24 - Terrel Owens - Huge mouth, Huge playmaker
25 - Tony Gonzalez - Another Monster at TE, but may be on the tail end of his career, although he hasnt shown it yet, Id expect his play to decline soon
26- Edgerrin James - Another explosive runner, great power, and was one of the fastest before an unfortunate injury.....
27- Derrik Brooks - Guy is amazing....hands down the best OLB in the game
28 - Ray Lewis, going into last year he would have been in my top 10, but it looks like age and injuries have caught up with him
29 - Orlando Pace- Another huge guy that can anchor an O-line
30 - Marcus Stroud - Huge run stuffing DT that any team would be lucky to have
31- Anquan Boldin - Great WR, like Fitzgerald he isnt the fastest but man he can make plays
32- Tiki Barber - Under rated player, and I believe he is on the borderline of being an 'Elite' RB
33- Zach Thomas - The little engine that could, no-one expected this when he was drafted, but he can sure make all the plays, and then some
34 - Dwight Freeney - A one trick poney, excellent pass rusher but he is never in the play against the run, he could be a top 20 player if he decides he wants to be a run stopper as well
35 - Jason Taylor - Great run and Pass defender, unfortunatly like Ray Lewis age and injuries just may be catching up with him
36 - Troy Polamalu - As soon as he proves he can be dominate on a consistant basis I will have him in a better spot on the list
37 - Trent Green - No WR's yet puts up amazing passing numbers every year....
38 - Daunte Culpepper- Not trying to be a homer, but if he can come back off his injury he can be a top player again
39 - Al Wilson - Very under rated LB, but he is a great player to have in the middle
40 - Jonothan Vilma - Great player, cant wait to see him develope
41 - Takeo Spikes - If he stays healthy he can dominate
42- Patrick Surtain - Another shut down corner in a game where there arent supposed to be any
43 - Shaun Rodgers - A huge DT that really makes plays
44 - Simeon Rice - Great DE for most of his career but unfortunatly is on the down side of it
45 - Michael Strahan - See Simeon Rice
46 - Michael Vick - He can run...and finds ways to win, but untill he develops as a passer he wont be top 30
47 - Richard Seymore - Can play DT or DE, and is a disruptive force
48 - John Henderson - Another good DT
49 - Hines Ward - Doesnt do anything great, but does everything well
50 - Andre Johnson - Over looked because he plays for the Texans but he is a monster WR
1- Donovan Mcnabb - Doesnt have the rings, but is the best player at the most important position in the game, he has taken his team places with an offense that a college team could shut down minus Donovan, No running game, no go to WR before TO, who turned out making the team WORSE in the long run
2- Peyton Manning - Probally the most prolific passer of my generation, but seems to fold in big games despite all the talent around him, will he win a superbowl? Maybe, but untill he does he is #2
3- Tom Brady - By far the least physically talented of the top 3, but makes big plays in big games, reason he isnt #1 is because he has always had a better all around team, that wasnt soley dependant on him
4- Shaun Alexander - Quietly has been the best RB in the game the past few years, he doesnt put up the recieving numbers that a Ladanian Tomlinson does, but that may be due to the fact that he has a more spread around offense, fact is he has back to back years where he either won the rushing title or fell a yard short...and thats amazing
5- Ladanian Tomlinson - Great pass catcher, Amazing runner, enough said.
6- Torry Holt - The most sound WR in the game since Jerry Rice, he has the hands, deceptive speed, and runs amazing routes, and doesnt bring the baggage of a TO
7- Julius Peppers - Has a non stop motor, plays great against the pass, and has a nose for the ball on run plays, great DE
8- Randy Moss - Hands down THE most physically talented player in the game, but never seems to have his head on right, if he actually decided to work hard on his game he would be a force that the league will never see again
9- Champ Bailey - A shut down corner in a game where there are supposed to be no such things as shut down corners due to the new rules....well he is doing it.
10- Ed Reed - Best safety in the league hands down, has amazing speed, great hands for a defensive player, can block kicks, and is a solid tackler
11- Chad Johnson - Great WR, good mix of size speed and hands, could be one of the best when its all said and done
12- Carson Palmer - I admit I was a doubter when he came out of USC, but he has proved any and all critics wrong, including me
13- Jonothan Odgen - A good O-line starts with the left tackle, and there isnt another like him
14 - Marvin Harrison - Probally the most under rated player in the league, but he runs great routes, and has great hands
15- Antonio Gates -What a moster TE, amazing speed, great hands, and if he develops just a little more as a blocker....wow
16- Walter Jones - Is only this low on the list because he played next to a monster LG. If he plays the same without Hutchinson there he is deserving of a top 10 spot
17- Clinton Portis - By Far the most under rated RB in the game, when speaking of elite backs his name never seems to come up enough, even though he is on pace to possibly shatter some rushing records
18- Steve Smith - Small guy with heart....and blazing speed, great hands, his size is the only thing holding him back from being the best WR in the NFL
19 - Steve Hutchinson - Great LG, but can he play the same without Walter next to him?
20 - Sean Taylor - Ed Reed like in his ability, there is no ceiling on this kids potential
21- Ben Roethlisberger - Hasnt shown the ability to single handedly carry his team yet, but makes all the right plays at all the right times
22 - Larry Fitzgerald - Not the fastest WR, but he more than makes up for that in other areas
23 - Brian Urlacher - With his size/speed combo he can play a number of different positions on defense
24 - Terrel Owens - Huge mouth, Huge playmaker
25 - Tony Gonzalez - Another Monster at TE, but may be on the tail end of his career, although he hasnt shown it yet, Id expect his play to decline soon
26- Edgerrin James - Another explosive runner, great power, and was one of the fastest before an unfortunate injury.....
27- Derrik Brooks - Guy is amazing....hands down the best OLB in the game
28 - Ray Lewis, going into last year he would have been in my top 10, but it looks like age and injuries have caught up with him
29 - Orlando Pace- Another huge guy that can anchor an O-line
30 - Marcus Stroud - Huge run stuffing DT that any team would be lucky to have
31- Anquan Boldin - Great WR, like Fitzgerald he isnt the fastest but man he can make plays
32- Tiki Barber - Under rated player, and I believe he is on the borderline of being an 'Elite' RB
33- Zach Thomas - The little engine that could, no-one expected this when he was drafted, but he can sure make all the plays, and then some
34 - Dwight Freeney - A one trick poney, excellent pass rusher but he is never in the play against the run, he could be a top 20 player if he decides he wants to be a run stopper as well
35 - Jason Taylor - Great run and Pass defender, unfortunatly like Ray Lewis age and injuries just may be catching up with him
36 - Troy Polamalu - As soon as he proves he can be dominate on a consistant basis I will have him in a better spot on the list
37 - Trent Green - No WR's yet puts up amazing passing numbers every year....
38 - Daunte Culpepper- Not trying to be a homer, but if he can come back off his injury he can be a top player again
39 - Al Wilson - Very under rated LB, but he is a great player to have in the middle
40 - Jonothan Vilma - Great player, cant wait to see him develope
41 - Takeo Spikes - If he stays healthy he can dominate
42- Patrick Surtain - Another shut down corner in a game where there arent supposed to be any
43 - Shaun Rodgers - A huge DT that really makes plays
44 - Simeon Rice - Great DE for most of his career but unfortunatly is on the down side of it
45 - Michael Strahan - See Simeon Rice
46 - Michael Vick - He can run...and finds ways to win, but untill he develops as a passer he wont be top 30
47 - Richard Seymore - Can play DT or DE, and is a disruptive force
48 - John Henderson - Another good DT
49 - Hines Ward - Doesnt do anything great, but does everything well
50 - Andre Johnson - Over looked because he plays for the Texans but he is a monster WR
