Tim Tebow and the Most Fascinating Players in the NFL

We can all agree on one thing: football is king in the States.

Basketball closed the gap a little with all the offseason drama, but "are you ready for some basketball" just doesn't have the same ring to it.

So who are the most fascinating players in the NFL?

What guys will keep you riveted to the TV, even if they aren't on your fantasy team?

Let's countdown the ten guys who will keep us watching this year.

10. Chris Johnson

The guy keeps saying how great he is going to be, and he backs it up on the field.

So when he says he is going to crush all the rushing records and wants to be the face of the NFL, how can we doubt him?

And now that we know he can make a funny commercial (intentional or otherwise), he might be even more fun to watch.

Besides, how long will it take you to decide who to draft if you somehow get the first pick in your fantasy league?

9. Tony Romo

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SAN DIEGO - AUGUST 21: Quarterback Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys jogs in for the first play of their preseason NFL football game against San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on August 21, 2010 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezia

He dates hot celebrities and he is the quarterback of "America's Team," which just happens to have the Super Bowl as a home game if they can get there.

His owner is larger than life and his team seems ready to take the next step.

There's even the possibility of double dates with Kim Kardashian and Miles Austin.

What's not to like?

8. Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocinco

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CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 15: Terrell Owens #81 and Chad Ochocinco #85 of the Cincinnati Bengals look on during the preseason game against the Denver Broncos at Paul Brown Stadium on August 15, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals won 33-24. (Photo by Joe

To me, TO and Ochocinco are going to be one entity all year.

You can't ask about one without asking about the other. They're like a great comedy team: Laurel and Hardy, Lewis and Martin, Palin and Fey.

They deliver the goods off the field and, if the Bengals are lucky, on the field as well.

How much better would last year's Hard Knocks have been with a dash of "I love me some me?"

7. Donovan McNabb

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LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 21: Donovan McNabb #5 of the Washington Redskins throws a pass during the preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens at FedExField on August 21, 2010 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Would the Colts trade Peyton Manning to Houston?

Would the Saints send Brees packing to the Carolina Panthers?

I don't think so.

And yet the Eagles traded the best QB their franchise has ever had to another team in their division.

McNabb isn't polarizing, and yet people have always taken shots at him.

Rush Limbaugh, Terrell Owens, even some Eagles fans.

And yet he keeps playing, and his new Redskins jersey keeps selling.

His stay in DC will either make or break his legacy as a potential Hall of Fame player.

6. Albert Haynesworth

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LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 13: Albert Haynesworth #92 of the Washington Redskins plays defense during the preseason game against the Buffalo Bills at FedEx Field on August 13, 2010 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Who doesn't love drama?

He hates his coach, he hates his new position... Hell, the only thing he doesn't hate is his Friday afternoon visit to the Redskins payroll office.

Whether you want him to fall on his face or start earning some of that $100 million dollars he's banked, you'll watch him.

5. Ben Roethlisberger

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - AUGUST 21: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers against the New York Giants during their preseason game at New Meadowlands Stadium on August 21, 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

You want to know if he's turned over a new leaf, right?

You want to know if he can come back in game five (or seven) and lead the Steelers to another title.

Would you be surprised if he was caught partying again by TMZ? Probably not.

But you'd read every detail of it.

4. Tom Brady

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ATLANTA - AUGUST 19: Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots takes a break during pre-game drills before the preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on August 19, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Get

Just a couple of years ago there was talk of him being on the short list of greatest quarterbacks ever.

That talk has died down lately.

Now when you hear his name, it's because of his wife (Gisele Bundchen), his former WAG (Bridget Moynahan), his haircut (Justin Bieber), or his contract (what contract?).

Does Brady have to prove himself all over again?

3. Michael Vick

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CINCINNATI - AUGUST 20: Michael Vick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs with the ball during the NFL preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on August 20, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

We'll never forget what he went to prison for, nor will he ever get back to the level of superstardom that he had before the arrest.

But what about the Eagles? How set in stone is Kevin Kolb? How many losses or interceptions will it take to start a quarterback controversy?

Will he prove enough this year to go play somewhere else and be a legitimate, every-down starter again?

Is Vick still exciting to watch?

2. Tim Tebow

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ENGLEWOOD, CO - AUGUST 18: Rookie quarterback Tim Tebow #15 of the Denver Broncos looks on during training camp practice at Dove Valley on August 18, 2010 in Englewood, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

He has the top selling jersey in the league, but you know that.

He is a great teammate and a hard worker; you probably have heard that over the last few weeks as well.

He is the most talked-about third-string quarterback, probably ever.

Still not news.

If you know all that, my prediction that he will be the second most fascinating story for this upcoming NFL year shouldn't be that surprising either.

1. Brett Favre

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SAN FRANCISCO - AUGUST 22: Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up before their preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on August 22, 2010 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

His press conference after going in for four plays in a preseason game was almost as long as LeBron's "Decision".

In the last few weeks, ESPN has preempted several shows to bring you breaking news of Favre climbing out of his car.

Is it too much coverage?

Probably.

Will it continue unless the Vikings fall absolutely flat on their faces?

Definitely.

Will we watch?...