AFC WR: Brandon Marshall has been the player Jay Cutler needed to be effective in the NFL. When a QB has a guy like Marshall to throw the ball to, the game looks a lot easier.
NFC WR: Greg Jennings is the best player in Green Bay. It's unclear if he's making Aaron Rodgers look good, or if he's just making professional football look easy.
Before you vote: Jerricho Cotchery of the New York Jets has become one of Brett Favre's favorite targets. Cotchery has made a reputation in New York for yards after the catch. With Favre throwing the ball, maybe the rest of the NFL will finally take notice.
Muhsin Muhammad revitalized his career when he returned to the Carolina Panthers. His Chicago Bears experiment was interesting, but he's at home in the Carolinas, and it's showing.
Time to be honest? Randy Moss does not deserve a Hawaiian shirt next February. It's not through any fault of his own, but the 2008 Moss doesn't have the benefit of an experienced QB. Name-recognition alone shouldn't earn him a roster-spot—not with so much talent in the AFC.
Defense
AFC DE: Mario Williams is picking up where he left off in 2007. He's collapsing pockets and finding his way to the quarterback. There aren't any sure things when it comes to rushing the pass, but Williams is the closest thing to it.
NFC DE: New York Jets' fans will always maintain that, when he's healthy, John Abraham is one of the top players for his position in the NFL. Injuries have plagued him throughout his career, but when Abraham bounces back, he bounces back hard.
Before you vote: Shaun Ellis of the New York Jets has been a force in the 3-4 defense. No longer having to compensate for the inconsistent players around him, he's been free to apply pressure when he sees fit, and it's worked very well.
Veteran for 11 years, Bertrand Berry was bitten by the injury bug early in the season, but he's back and continuing his consistency. Berry has recorded a sack in every game he's played in through 2008.
Time to be honest? Patrick Kerney is in the unfortunate situation of declining and being surrounded by talent at defensive end across the entire NFC. A vote for Kerney is a vote for dishonesty.
AFC LB: James Harrison over in Steelers' country has been an absolute machine. He's rushing the quarterback and forcing fumbles.
NFC LB: Without a doubt, San Francisco 49er Patrick Willis is the most well-rounded linebacker in the league. He can stop drives, get to the quarterback, and play in coverage. He's having a season worthy of Defensive Player of the Year honors. Honolulu is definitely in the cards for him.
Before you vote: D.J. Williams is responding to an excellent 2007 season with a dominant 2008. He's just about the only bright spot on a Broncos' defense struggling to find a rhythm.
As the Arizona Cardinals continue to make a strong name for themselves, players like Karlos Dansby should be pushed further into the spotlight. Dansby has improved throughout his career and is on pace to match and establish some career highs.
Time to be honest? Cincinnati Bengals' linebacker Dhani Jones leads the NFL in tackles. It's an impressive statistic, that's for certain. But let's be honest—it's only because of how much time that defense spends on the field.
With no sacks and no forced fumbles, all Jones has done is prolong the inevitable. What's the inevitable you ask? It's a long offensive drive, capped off with more points.
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