[Countdown] Top 25 Players in the NFL

[bcransom]

5.

Darrelle Revis - CB - New York Jets​

We knew he was great before, but the 2009 campaign sealed it. Revis shut down virtually everyone he matched up on, including such talents as Randy Moss, Andre Johnson, and Reggie Wayne... He had 23 pass deflections to lead the NFL, and QB's had a 32.3 QB Rating throwing at him. It really doesn't get much better than that. Revis essentially takes away his half of the field from the QB's options, which makes Ryan's blitz packages that much more effective; he allows safeties to play way further up to defend the run, and for doubles to be placed on the other receiver. Revis Island is a real, much to the chagrin of receivers around the league.

 

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4.

Chris Johnson - RB - Tennessee Titans

A high spot for someone coming off their second season, I know, but how can you not put a guy in the top 5 who's coming off a 2000 yard season behind a line that really doesn't excel in run blocking? Johnson is a unique kind of back. He's got the kind of speed that makes world-class athletes look slow chasing after him and hesitant when trying to tackle him, the kind of moves that make defenders look foolish on a daily basis, and the swagger to go with it all. The only question is, can he keep it up, or has he peaked too soon?

 

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3.

Patrick Willis - LB - San Francisco 49ers

Willis has been a monster from the moment he entered the public spotlight as a 4 star recruit at Ole Miss. He’s never been one to talk much, and because of this he isn’t talked about enough, but there is no doubt he is the premier Front 7 defender in the NFL, and very arguably the best overall defensive player (I wouldn’t be upset if you picked Revis over him). He’s been dubbed the next Ray Lewis and the similarity is evident right away when tape is compared of the two. Sheer ferocity, sideline-to-sideline speed, backbreaking hits, and unparalleled tackling define their games. Yes, that tackling which is often taken for granted by fans has become infectious in San Francisco since Willis’ arrival in 2006 with a ridiculous 174 tackles as a rookie, and has led to one of the league’s more stout run defenses. To go along with his elite tackling ability, Willis is also one of the better coverage linebackers in the NFL, showcasing very high aptitude at batting down passes in his short career. It’s scary to think that at 25, Willis may not have even reached his peak.

Accomplishments –
3 Time Pro Bowler; 2 Time All Pro; 2007 Defensive Rookie of the Year.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZiHzZgottA&feature=related"]YouTube- Patrick Willis Hits Brad Smith[/ame]​

 

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2.

Drew Brees - QB - New Orleans Saints

Since Brees arrived in New Orleans, he has been making a strong case to be included in the elite class of Quarterbacks with Manning and Brady, and this year he sealed it in many minds with flat-out AMAZING consistency in excellence, (109.6 QB Rating, 70.6 CMP%, 4400 yards) leading his Saints to a 13-0 start and the oft-elusive Super Bowl victory (In which he was the MVP). He’s an absolutely fantastic player who delivers the ball with lethal accuracy and velocity, yet one that is very easily caught by his receivers. The man is liable to rip apart a defense every single time he drops back, even when they’re 100% sure a pass play is coming. After a long road with some definite ups and downs, Brees has cemented his name in the class of the elite, and as the face of a city torn apart by tropical disaster. Something tells me Brees’ name will be cemented in Canton one day as well.

Accomplishments –
4 Time Pro Bowler; 4 Time Offensive POTY; Super Bowl XLIV MVP

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLmQe8bLIfY&feature=related"]YouTube- [NFL] 2009 - Best of Drew Brees[/ame]​

 

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1.

Peyton Manning - QB - Indianapolis Colts

Peyton Manning is the best player in football, a first-ballot Hall of Famer, and quite possibly will be regarded as the greatest Quarterback in the history of the game when all is said and done. Anyone who has watched Manning play for a significant can name for you in a second what makes him so good. First and foremost, his intelligence and knowledge of the game of football is unparalleled in the sport. This allows him to be one step ahead of the defense when it counts – before the snap when making line adjustments or changing the play, and post-snap when making lightning quick reads and throws with dumbfounding efficiency and poise in the pocket or out. Manning is simply a notch above all the rest because not only is he an outstanding player on all fronts, but he makes everyone around him better as well; something that can be said for others in the league, but certainly not at the same level as on Peyton’s. With all that said, statistically there really is no debating this pick considering he’s already in the all time top 5 for virtually every significant Quarterback stat there is every single season and all-time.

Accomplishments –
10x Pro Bowler; 4 Time MVP; NFL 2000’s All-Decade Team; Fastest Player to reach 10,000 yards and 30,000 yards passing

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq7eH9tB5Ac"]YouTube- 2009 MVP Peyton Manning Highlights[/ame]​

 

[bcransom]

Ta-motherfucking-da.

I'll begin adding everything to the first post now.

 

[St. Francisco]

Nice, thanks for posting that video again...I remember watching that hit. Brad Smith was all, "I'm fine, I'm fine...oh fuck I'm not fine."

 

[SethMode]

That Willis hit is SICK.

Isn't there a Willis .gif of that time he just straight runs down a WR from behind? That was his rookie year, right?

 

[St. Francisco]

That Willis hit is SICK.

Isn't there a Willis .gif of that time he just straight runs down a WR from behind? That was his rookie year, right?

Yeah...I think someone had that gif as their signature at some point. I believe it was against the Cardinals.

My favorite Willis video of all time.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bM4sEmaFLQ"]YouTube- Patrick Willis (P-Willie) hit on LSU RB[/ame]

 

[NAHSTE]

Yeah...I think someone had that gif as their signature at some point. I believe it was against the Cardinals.

My favorite Willis video of all time.

YouTube- Patrick Willis (P-Willie) hit on LSU RB

Knew it was just a matter of time before someone posted that...not that great of a hit if you ask me, just picks up his legs.

Not a very hard hit, just a great form tackle. Love PWill though.

 

[Goober]

So. I'm curious how you ranked these players. Did you just write down the name of every 2009 pro bowler, and draw names out of a hat?

 

[NAHSTE]

BTW, bcrans, your list aside, fuck you for calling Roddy White a fringe top 10 WR. He's fringe top 5-6 IMO.

 

[hoodyallen]

BTW, bcrans, your list aside, fuck you for calling Roddy White a fringe top 10 WR. He's fringe top 5-6 IMO.

:jonesy:

 

[bcransom]

So. I'm curious how you ranked these players. Did you just write down the name of every 2009 pro bowler, and draw names out of a hat?

Thanks for proving my point about rep-hungry faggots hopping on the bandwagon, bro!

 

[Goober]

Thanks for proving my point about rep-hungry faggots hopping on the bandwagon, bro!

Thanks for proving that you're an illiterate retard. At least you can count to 25!

I asked a legitimate question, you've yet to explain how you ranked these players. It looks idiotically random to me.

 

[bcransom]

Thanks for proving that you're an illiterate retard. At least you can count to 25!

I asked a legitimate question, you've yet to explain how you ranked these players. It looks idiotically random to me.

Me reading and responding to your post proved that I'm illiterate? Or was it writing all this: http://www.virtualsportsnet.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1155656&postcount=2

State your beefs with the list and make an argument or get the fuck out and update the bat cave.

 

[bcransom]

Thought so. Groan and leave the thread.

You're a fucking faggot.

 

[Goober]

Thought so. Groan and leave the thread.

You're a fucking faggot.

LOL. You failed to answer my question, so why should I bother?

 

[NAHSTE]

:jonesy:

U mad bruh? More TDs and yards than Brandon Marshall over the past 3 seasons...with Joey Harrington, Chris Redman, and a rookie/sophomore Matt Ryan throwing his way.

With Mike Jenkins opposite of him.

 

[bcransom]

LOL. You failed to answer my question, so why should I bother?

I answered your question a long time ago at the beginning of the thread. They were ranked on how good of players they are, i.e. at what level they play the game, and admitted that it is extremely difficult to judge and that there would be some inaccuracies.

You, predictably, came in here, dropped a recycled insult that someone like you literally already used in this thread, groaned a couple posts, and have contributed nothing.