Ranking the Best NFL Team at Every Position

By (Analyst) on August 23, 2009

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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 18:  Wide receivers Anquan Boldin #81 and Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals look on in the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFC championship game on January 18, 2009 at University of Phoenix Stad

What team has the most talent and depth at any given position?

Taking a look at the positions, there were many factors that helped me determine who to list.

There have been some offseason moves that have helped turn the tide from a season ago.

Obviously not everyone will agree with these picks. I want to hear from you. What team should be replaced for the respective position?

Starting with the offense:

Best Quarterbacks: Browns

BEREA, OH - AUGUST 07:  Brady Quinn #10 of the Cleveland Browns talks with Derek Anderson #3 during training camp at the Cleveland Browns Training and Administrative Complex on August 7, 2009 in Berea, Ohio.  (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

The reason I went with the Browns here was because both Quinn and Anderson are decent players in the NFL. Most quarterback controversies are between two less than impressive quarterbacks.

The situation in Cleveland is different, and most teams would love to have one of these guys as a number two.

Runner up: Eagles

Best Running Backs: Cowboys

LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 16:  Marion Barber #24 of the Dallas Cowboys runs the ball against the Washington Redskins during the game on November 16, 2008 at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland.  (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

There were many choices here, but I ultimately decided to go with the Cowboys because of Barber, Felix Jones, and Tashard Choice.

Choice could be a starter somewhere else, Felix Jones was sensational last season, and there is no tougher runner in the league than Barber.

You could easily have made a case for the Dolphins, Titans, Giants, or Panthers.

Runner up: Dolphins

Best Receivers: Cardinals

SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 16:  Wide receiver Anquan Boldin #81 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates after recovering a fumble by Larry Fitzgerald #11 (left) against the Seattle Seahawks on November 16, 2008 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The Cardinals def

Larry Fitzgerald is arguably the best receiver in the NFL, and Anquan Boldin is one of the hardest working, underrated receivers in the league.

Both have an amazing amount of talent, and Steve Breaston has emerged as a great number three.

Runner up: Packers

Best Tight Ends: Cowboys

PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 28:  Jason Witten #82 of the Dallas Cowboys runs the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles on December 28, 2008 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Jason Witten is not only one of the top three tight ends in the NFL today, but the Cowboys also have a promising young star in Martellus Bennett.

Runner up: Bears

Best Offensive Line: Jaguars

JACKSONVILLE, FL - MAY 1:  Tackle Eugene Monroe #75 of the Jacksonville Jaguars sets to block May 1, 2009 at a team minicamp near Jacksonville Municipal Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.  (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

The Jaguars had one of the worst offensive lines last year because of injuries to the starters, which showed as quarterback David Garrard struggled.

With the entire line actually healthy and playing this year, things will be completely different. Look for the Jags to keep Garrard standing upright this season.

Runner up: Patriots

Best Defensive Line: Vikings

MINNEAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 21:  Jared Allen #69 of the Minnesota Vikings gestures against the Carolina Panthers during their NFL game at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on September 21, 2008 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Panthers 20-10

How would the Vikings not get this one? They held opponents to a league-best 77 rushing yards per game and also forced 11 fumbles.

The defensive line had a knack for sacking the quarterback. Defensive end Jared Allen had 14-and-a-half sacks in 2008, and tackle Kevin Williams had 8-and-a-half sacks.

Runner up: Redskins

Best Linebackers: Steelers

TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 01:  James Harrison #92 of the Pittsburgh Steelers walks on the field against the Arizona Cardinals during Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Steelers won 27-23.  (Photo by Al Bello/Ge

The Steelers fit the bill nicely here, as they always have. Pittsburgh grooms their linebackers to be the best in the game, and there is no greater linebacker corps in the NFL today than the defending Super Bowl Champs.

San Fransisco's Patrick Willis may be the best in the game today, but he doesn't have enough supporting cast.

Runner up: Bears

Best Secondary: Titans

KANSAS CITY - OCTOBER 19:  Cortland Finnegan #31 of the Tennessee Titans walks on the field during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on October 19, 2008 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

The entire secondary is Pro Bowl caliber. The safeties and the corners on the Titans all have incredible talent, and even more amazing, they are mostly all young.

Nick Harper, Cortland Finnegan, Chris Hope, Michael Griffin—best in the NFL.

Runner up: Cardinals

Best Special Teams: Chargers

GLENDALE, AZ - AUGUST 22: Running back Darren Sproles #43 of the San Diego Chargers carries the ball for 36 yards in the second quarter during the game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on August 22, 2009 in Glendale, Ariz

Sproles is a great return man, and it was hard to go against Josh Cribbs, but the Chargers rely so much on their special teams unit to win games.

Runner up: Browns

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