The NFL's All-Decade Team: 2000's

The 2000's have boasted some of the greatest players of all time. This list is what I believe are the best players of this decade. I am sure there will be many debated topics, and I look forward to reading everyone's opinion.

The defense will also be run as a 3-4, because this was a revolutionary idea during the 2000's.

Enjoy!

Quarterback: Peyton Manning

This is one of the most debatable positions for this whole team. However, Manning has revolutionized the quarterback position. He became the offensive coordinator, revolutionized the audible, and changed the idea of "game-planning."

Running Back: Ladainian Tomlinson

This one was a no contest. One of the most dominant player to ever play in the NFL. Tomlinson put up ridiculous numbers in the 2000's.

Fullback: Tony Richardson

Richardson turned Priest Holmes and Larry Johnson into household names, along with players like Derrick Blaylock.

Richardson, in combination with an amazing line, was able to lead the way for the Chief's running attack that became so famous in the 2000's.

Wide Recievers: Marvin Harrison and Randy Moss

Harrison and Moss are two of the greatest wide receivers to ever play the game. Some would go as far as saying that they would both top five of All-time.

Harrison benefited by playing with Peyton Manning, but you could also argue that it was he who made Manning better.

Moss changed the wide receiver position. Never had the league seen someone that big and that fast. If it was not for some down years with the Oakland Raiders, Jerry Rice would be looking over his shoulder a little more closely.

Tight End: Tony Gonzalez

Arguably the greatest tight end in NFL history.

Gonzalez was able to block just as well as he could catch. He now holds many of the tight end records for receiving. He was also able to put up most of his great stats while being double covered most games.

Tackles: Jonathan Ogden and Willie Roaf

Both players are sure first ballot Hall of Famers.

Ogden and Roaf were two of the first Goliath offensive linemen. Despite being huge, neither were lacking in speed department. Ogden may be the best pass blocker of all time, while Roaf could be the best run blocker.

Guards: Steve Hutchinson and Alan Faneca

Another very debatable position.

Both of these players have made multiple pro-bowls and have been the face of NFL linemen for awhile. Faneca and Hutchinson have led the way for great running backs like Jerome Bettis, Shaun Alexander, Adrian Peterson, and Thomas Jones. Both will probably be Hall of Famers.

Center: Kevin Mawae

One of the greatest centers in NFL history. Mawae has had success anywhere he has gone. He is not only one of the best players, but has also been a great asset in the locker room.

Nose Tackle: Pat Williams

One of the great and first space eaters. Williams has long been the prototype nose tackle in the NFL. Williams possesses great size, quickness, and longevity.

Defensive Ends: Warren Sapp and Richard Seymour

Even though Warren Sapp was more of a 4-3 style of defensive tackle, he would have succeeded as a 3-4 end. Sapp has incredible quickness and strength. He revolutionized the position for quick, big men.

Seymour has been one of the most underrated players in the league. He is so fast and so big that he can really play anywhere on the field.

Outside Linebackers: Jason Taylor and Joey Porter

Jason Taylor and Joey Porter are very revolutionary players. They were some of the first defensive ends converted to outside linebackers to play the 3-4 style of defense. Both have the ability to rush the passer and play coverage. They have consistently been the leaders in sacks in the NFL, and now they are on the same team.

Inside Linebackers: Ray Lewis and Brian Urlacher

They are two of the great linebackers of all time. Lewis has been one of the most influential and vocal players in NFL history. But, unlike a lot of players, Lewis has been able to back it up on the field.

Urlacher was the perfect middle linebacker for the Chicago Bears' cover two scheme. Urlacher was a strong safety in college and kept his amazing speed while converting to linebacker.

Safeties: Ed Reed and Troy Polamalu

This is another debatable category. The safety position really had some great players in the 2000's, but these are the two best.

Ed Reed has been a ball-hawk since coming into the league in 2002. He has had led the Raven's defense to many number one rankings and has shown no sign of slowing down.

Polamalu when healthy is the best defensive player in the league. He is unpredictable, but he plays smarter than anyone. Polamalu can stop the run, defend the pass, and make all the big plays.

Cornerbacks: Champ Bailey and Charles Woodson

This is another position that has been loaded with talent. Bailey is the clear choice as the number one corner. He has been such a lock down corner that teams refuse to throw his way.

Woodson has been a great player his whole career, but has recently had an incredible surge. Woodson might be the best corner in the league this year and looks to close the decade out strong.

Kicker and Punter: Adam Vinatieri and Shane Lechler

Vinatieri has been one of the most clutch kickers in NFL history. He has won two super bowls on kicks and still remains a good kicker when healthy.

Lechler has been one of the few bright spots for the Raiders recently. Despite his age, he is still the top punter in the game.

Kick and Punt Returner: Dante Hall and Devin Hester

Dante Hall excited the world in the mid 2000's with his dazzling returns and the anticipation of taking it back every time.

Hester has been just as good if not better than Hall, but looked to become a full-time receiver instead of a kick returner.

Coach: Bill Belichick

Love him or hate him, he is one of the best coaches of all time. This was an easy pick because of his three Super Bowl wins.