20 Players Who Got Screwed By NFL Network's Top 100 Players List

NFL Top 100 Players List is now complete.

The NFL Network finished off the top ten recently. With that, we now have 100 players we are supposed to believe are the greatest ever. I submit that the NFL left off 20 worthy great NFL players.

Just as I am reminded by the sweet people of Bleacher Report when I leave critical talents off any list, so too will I rub it in the NFL Network's face when it does so as well.

So here is my list of 20 NFL stars that have a bone to pick with the rankings.

20. Steve Tasker

Tasker was a formidable receiver, but where he really shined was on special teams. So much so that he revolutionized the weaponry on the kickoff team.

Tasker could always be trusted to hit the returner with so much force that fumbles were a constant occurrence.

19. Ray Guy

Special teams is as important to winning games as anything. If you don't believe me, check out the 2010 San Diego Chargers.

Ray Guy is quite possibly the greatest punter in NFL history. His ability to create hang-time had no equal in his day. Returners had to wait eons for their chance to fair catch a 40 yard punt.

18. Morten Andersen

We round out the applause for special teams with Morten Andersen. Andersen is arguably the best NFL kicker in history. He holds the record for most field goals and points by a kicker.

17. Cliff Branch

It pains me to include a Raiders player here, but Branch is absolutely necessary. He is one of the best players in the history of the storied franchise.

He did this while playing for some of the better teams in Raiders history. He is a Super Bowl champion three times over.

16. Steve Largent

When perusing the Top 100, you will find nary a Seahawk. The good people of Seattle have a legitimate gripe. Their best player and one of the best wide receivers in the '80s was left off the list.

Steve Largent may not have been able to outrun a good portion of safeties, but he had two of the most trustworthy hands in NFL history. Anything thrown his way was assured of being a complete pass.

15. Zach Thomas

Zach Thomas had a knack for finding the ball. As a linebacker, he would always be in the middle of the play. He is the all-time leader in tackles by a linebacker, and fourth overall.

Anytime the Dolphins got an important stop, you can bet Zach Thomas was in the pile making the tackle.

14. Terrell Owens

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ATLANTA - OCTOBER 24: Terrell Owens #81 of the Cincinnati Bengals pulls in this reception against Christopher Owens #21 of the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on October 24, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

You don't like him. I don't like him. Even Bengals fans have to question whether they enjoy being forced to root for the man.

But while his ego is a mirror image of that of Randy Moss, so is his receiving ability. His 145 touchdowns have to matter for something.

13. Warren Sapp

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OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 30: Warren Sapp #99 of the Oakland Raiders reacts on the field during an NFL game against the San Diego Chargers on December 30, 2007 at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

To me, Warren Sapp epitomizes the type of athlete that gets overlooked in the NFL. I am talking about the big fat guy that is also quick. And Sapp was one of the quickest.

Sapp may have been carrying extra poundage, but it didn't stop him getting past offensive lineman for his 95.5 career sacks.

12. Thurman Thomas

Thomas is in some very special company. He is the only back in NFL history to lead the league in yards from scrimmage for four straight years. More than that, he was versatile.

He is also one of only six running backs in history to have over 400 receptions while also running for 10,000 yards. If Jim Kelly had no one down field, he knew he had a trusty receiver in Thomas nearby.

11. Franco Harris

Harris was one of the best around in the 1970s. He even made it into the NFL's All '70s team. But there is more to him than his stats and elusiveness as a full back that make him a worthy Top 100 player.

It is the part he played in the "Immaculate Reception" that makes him immortal. He was responsible for one of the greatest plays ever. That and his nine Pro-Bowls should earn him a spot on the Top 100 list.

10. Shannon Sharpe

John Elway was great. There is no denying that. But every great QB needs an equally impressive tight end to spread the defense. Elway had one of the best in the NFL at the time in Shannon Sharpe.

Sharpe had the strength to protect the pocket and the speed to be a real threat as a receiver. Sharpe was an eight-time Pro Bowler and member of the all-'90s NFL team.

9. Jackie Slater

Growing up a Rams fan, there was not much I could find to root for. I always had the stalwart Jackie Slater, though. There were many times that Jackie Slater looked like the only person trying to protect our quarterback. I feel that if he were on some better teams his accomplishments would be more widely recognized.

8. Troy Polamalu

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NEW ORLEANS - OCTOBER 31: Troy Polamalu #43 of the Pittsburgh Steelers waits on the sideline before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Louisiana Superdome on October 31, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints won 20-10 over the Steelers. (P

Troy Polamalu is not just another looming figure with gorgeous flowing locks. He also happens to be arguably the best defender in the game today.

He has made the Pro Bowl every year after his 2003 rookie season. He is a big reason the Steelers have had one of the NFL's premier defenses for the past five years.

7. Lynn Swann

The NFL Network did not favor wide receivers too much in its list. It is a shame, because it left off one of the greatest. Swann was at his best on the big stage.

He could always be counted on to have his greatest games when the Steelers needed it most. In Super Bowl X, he caught four TD passes on his way to becoming MVP of the game. A few years later in Super Bowl XIII, he caught the game winner.

6. Andre Reed

Andre Reed is a victim of his time period. At his peak, the NFL was flush with great wide receivers. Reed, though, was just as good as Cris Carter and Michael Irvin.

It didn't help that he played for the Bills in the early '90s, a team that is more renowned for losing in the Super Bowl than it is for getting there.

5. Cris Carter

Before Randy Moss was catching touchdowns for the Vikings, there was Cris Carter. For eleven seasons, he was the go-to guy for Minnesota.

Carter had the attributes we all covet in receivers. He had stout hands that could be trusted at hauling in passes. His speed and vertical ability were unparalleled at the time.

4. Derrick Thomas

There are players that are so versatile that you just have to shake your head and tip your hat. Thomas was one of those players. He was a general on defense for the Chiefs. While he was a great leader, where he really shined was in sacks.

Derrick Thomas will always be thought of as one of the best at blowing through the line and lighting up the QB.

3. Dan Fouts

Fouts gets into the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, yet he cannot crack the Top 100? I feel like he should get in on facial hair alone. But that coupled with his 254 career touchdowns should be more than enough.

2. Junior Seau

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INDIANAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 15: Junior Seau #55 of the New England Patriots looks on warm ups before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 15, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

When Junior Seau was at his best, there was no one better. He could do it all. Seau was the rare combination of power and quickness.

For me there was no bigger threat on defense in the '90s. On every play, Seau had the potential to tip a pass, sack the QB, or get an interception.

1. Jim Kelly

Jim Kelly was the leader of the Buffalo Bills in the early '90s, one of the greatest teams never to win the Super Bowl.

Jim Kelly led his team to four consecutive Super Bowls. Sadly, he will always be remembered for the fact that the Bills lost in those appearances, instead of for his talent, which got them there in the first place.