Ranking the All-Time Teams for Each NFL Franchise

Selecting the all-time team for one franchise is a challenge in itself. Ranking each of the 32 all-time teams brings a together even more debates worthy of the local bar hall.

These best-of-the-best groups consist of 11 players on each side of the ball as well as two special team players.

One note before we get started with the list. The Browns all-time team will be selected from players that played on the teams in Cleveland from 1946 to 1995 and also the expansion club that has existed since 1999. The Ravens franchise is based strictly on their time in Baltimore, which is since 1996.

32. Houston Texans

Offense

QB: Matt Schaub

RB: Domanick Williams

FB: Ron Dayne

WRs: Andre Johnson, Jerome Mathis

TE: Owen Daniels

OTs: Eric Winston, Duane Brown

OGs: Chester Pitts, Zach Wiegert

C: Steve McKinney

Defense

DEs: Mario Williams, Gary Walker

DTs: Amboi Okoye, Seth Payne

LBs: DeMeco Ryans, Brian Cushing, Jamie Sharper

CBs: Aaron Glenn, Dunta Robinson

Safeties: Marcus Coleman, Bernard Pollard

Special Teams

K: Kris Brown

P: Matt Turk

In all fairness, it's hard to establish a formidable all-time team when a franchise has only existed for nine years and has yet to reach a postseason. Andre Johnson and Mario Williams are the only potential Hall of Famers in this group.

31. Jacksonville Jaguars

Offense

QB: Mark Brunell

RB: Fred Taylor

FB: Greg Jones

WRs: Jimmy Smith, Keenan McCardell

TE: Kyle Brady

OTs: Tony Boselli, Maurice Williams

OGs: Vince Manuwai, Chris Naeole

C: Brad Meester

Defense

DEs: Paul Spicer, Tony Brackens

DTs: John Henderson, Marcus Stroud

LBs: Mike Peterson, Kevin Hardy, Akin Ayodele

CBs: Rashean Mathis, Fernando Bryant

Safeties: Donovin Darius, Carnell Lake

Special Teams

K: Josh Scobee

P: Bryan Barker

When taking all of these players in their prime, they can certainly compete in today's NFL. When comparing them to the teams that are stacked with Hall of Famers, it's not even close.

30. Carolina Panthers

Offense

QB: Jake Delhomme

RB: Stephen Davis

FB: Brad Hoover

WRs: Steve Smith, Mushin Muhammad

TE: Wesley Walls

OTs: Jordan Gross, Blake Brockermeyer

OGs: Mike Wahle, Kevin Donnalley

C: Ryan Kalil

Defense

DEs: Julius Peppers, Mike Rucker

DTs: Kris Jenkins, Brentson Buckner

LBs: Kevin Greene, Sam Mills, Jon Beason

CBs: Chris Gamble, Eric Davis

Safeties: Mike Minter, Deon Grant

Special Teams

K: John Kasay

P: Todd Sauerbrun

The Panthers' strength is on the defensive side. Julius Peppers, although not in Carolina, is still one of the best defensive ends in all of football. Linebacker Kevin Greene, who played with the Panthers at the tail end of his career, is a borderline Hall of Famer.

29. Atlanta Falcons

Offense

QB: Steve Bartkowski

RB: Gerald Riggs

FB: William Andrews

WRs: Terance Mathis, Alfred Jenkins

TE: Alge Crumpler

OTs: George Kunz, Mike Kenn

OGs: Bill Fralic, R.C. Thielemann

C: Jeff Van Note

Defense

DEs: Claude Humphrey, Chuck Smith

DTs: Don Smith, Travis Hall

LBs: Tommy Nobis, Jesse Tuggle, Keith Brooking

CBs: Deion Sanders, Ray Buchannan

Safeties: Eugene Robinson, Ken Reaves

Special Teams

K: Morten Anderson

P: Dan Stryzinski

Jammal Anderson won't be doing the "Dirty Bird" celebration on this squad, as he is beaten out for the staring running back slot. Steve Bartkowski doesn't put any fear into opposing defenses. The 1977 Falcons defense, widely considered to be one of the best ever, only has one member on this squad (Humphrey). Oh, and if Deion wants to catch passes or return kicks, he'll do so.

28. Seattle Seahawks

Offense

QB: Matt Hasselbeck

RB: Shaun Alexander

FB: John L. Williams

WRs: Steve Largent, Brian Blades

TE: Mike Tice

OTs: Walter Jones, Howard Ballard

OGs: Steve Hutchinson, Brian Millard

C: Robbie Tobeck

Defense

DEs: Michael Sinclair, Jacob Green

DTs: Cortez Kennedy, Joe Nash

LBs: Chad Brown, Keith Butler, Rufus Porter

CBs: Shawn Springs, Dave Brown

Safeties: Ken Easley, Eugene Robinson

Special Teams

K: Norm Johnson

P: Rick Tuten

For many years, Curt Warner was the top running back in Seahawks history. That was until Shaun Alexander came along, setting all team rushing marks in his eight-year stint in Seattle. In it's history, the Seahawks defense has not ranked higher than sixth in yards allowed per game. Therefore, it's no surprise to see that side of the ball look weak when compared to other teams.

27. Baltimore Ravens

Offense

QB: Joe Flacco

RB: Jamal Lewis

FB: Sam Gash

WRs: Michael Jackson, Derrick Mason

TE: Todd Heap

OTs: Jonathan Ogden, Orlando Brown

OGs: Jeff Blackshear, Wally Williams

C: Mike Flynn

Defense

DEs: Michael McCrary, Rob Burnett

DTs: Sam Adams, Tony Siragusa

LBs: Ray Lewis, Peter Boulware, Terrell Suggs

CBs: Chris McAlister, Duane Starks

Safeties: Ed Reed, Rod Woodson

Special Teams

K: Matt Stover

P: Sam Koch

Even though we're only taking players back to 1996 (when they started in Baltimore), the Ravens still possess a quality team. OK, the offense isn't that great. But, as always, the defense rules the roost. Ray Lewis and Ed Reed should prepare their speeches for Canton. Rod Woodson, who reached the Hall in 2009, makes the all-time team for two different franchises at two different positions. There wasn't much choice at kicker. Matt Stover was the starter at that spot for Baltimore's first 13 seasons.

26. Cincinnati Bengals

Offense

QB: Ken Anderson

RB: James Brooks

FB: Pete Johnson

WRs: Carl Pickens, Chad Ochocinco

TE: Bob Tumpy

OTs: Anthony Munoz, Willie Anderson

OGs: Max Montoya, Bruce Reimurs

C: Bob Johnson

Defense

DEs: Eddie Edwards, Ross Browner

DTs: Tim Krumrie, Mike Reid

LBs: Reggie Williams, Brian Simmons, James Francis

CBs: Ken Riley, Lemar Parrish

Safeties: David Fulcher, Solomon Wilcots

Special Teams

K: Shayne Graham

P: Lee Johnson

If Carson Palmer does indeed retire, he won't be able to one day surpass Ken Anderson as the Bengals all-time team QB. With Carl Pickens and Ochocinco as the two wide outs, that leaves Eddie Brown without a spot. The offense is mediocre, but the defense is sub-par. Opposing offenses will have a field day against this group.

25. Arizona Cardinals

Offense

QB: Jim Hart

RB: Ollie Matson

FB: Ottis Anderson

WRs: Larry Fitzgerald, Roy Green

TE: Jackie Smith

OTs: Dan Dierdorf, Bob Reynolds

OGs: Bob DeMarco, Bill Fischer

C: Tom Banks

Defense

DEs: Leo Sugar, Freddie Joe Dunn

DTs: Chuck Walker, Eric Swann

LBs: Ken Gray, Dale Meinert, E.J. Junior

CBs: Roger Weherli, Aeneas Williams

Safeties: Larry Wilson, Dick "Night Train" Lane

Special Teams

K: Jim Bakken

P: Rich Camarillo

Despite having a lengthy history, the Cardinals don't present an imposing team. The exception is the secondary, as Wilson and "Night Train" Lane were both members of the NFL's 75th Anniversary Team. Jim Hart pales in comparison to the other QBs. At running back, Charley Trippi and Larry Centers are relegated to the bench.

24. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Offense

QB: Doug Williams

RB: James Wilder

FB: Mike Allstott

WRs: Keyshawn Johnson, Mark Carrier

TE: Jimmie Giles

OTs: Paul Gruber, Dave Reavis

OGs: Randy Grimes, Frank Middleton

C: Tony Mayberry

Defense

DEs: Lee Roy Selmon, Simeon Rice

DTs: Warren Sapp, David Logan

LBs: Derrick Brooks, Hardy Nickerson, Shelton Quarles

CBs: Ronde Barber, Rickey Reynolds

Safeties: John Lynch, Cedric Brown

Special Teams

K: Martin Gramatica

P: Josh Bidwell

It's hard to be wild about a team when James Wilder is the running back. It's no surprise that the defense–filled with many from the past 15 years–is the strong point of this club. Rice, Sapp, Brooks, Barber and Lynch were all key in Tampa winning its first Super Bowl in 2003.

23. New York Jets

Offense

QB: Joe Namath

RB: Curtis Martin

FB: Matt Snell

WRs: Don Maynard, Al Toon

TE: Mickey Shuler

OTs: Winston Hill, Marvin Powell

OGs: Randy Rasmussen, Dave Herman

C: Kevin Mawae

Defense

DEs: Mark Gastineau, Gerry Philbin

DTs: Joe Klecko, Joe Elliott

LBs: Greg Buttle, Mo Lewis, Larry Grantham

CBs: Aaron Glenn, James Hasty

Safeties: Bill Baird, Dainard Paulson

Special Teams

K: Pat Leahy

P: Curly Johnson

A middle-of-the-road squad, although Martin is one of the most underrated running backs in the game's history. Wait a few years, and Darrelle Revis will be supplanting one of the cornerbacks on this team.

22. New Orleans Saints

Offense

QB: Drew Brees

RB: Deuce McAllister

FB: Craig Heyward

WRs: Eric Martin, Joe Horn

TE: Henry Childs

OTs: Jahri Evans, William Roaf

OGs: Jim Dombrowski, Jake Kupp

C: Jerry Fontenot

Defense

DEs: Wayne Martin, Joe Johnson

DTs: LaRoi Glover, Jim Wilks

LBs: Pat Swilling, Sam Mills, Vaughan Johnson

CBs: Dave Waymer, Dave Whitsell

Safeties: Sammy Knight, Tommy Myers

Special Teams

K: Morten Anderson

P: Tommy Barnhardt

Archie Manning was the lone great player on some pitiful Saints clubs. Drew Brees has been fortunate enough to be a star QB with a group that brought New Orleans its first Super Bowl. Ten years ago, Manning would have been a lock at the quarterback position for this team. The Saints have a group of linebackers that are overlooked by most, but in reality were probably the best in its era.

21. New England Patriots

Offense

QB: Tom Brady

RB: Jim Nance

FB: Sam Cunningham

WRs: Stanley Morgan, Irving Fryar

TE: Ben Coates

OTs: Bruce Armstrong, Tom Neville

OGs: John Hannah, Sam Adams

C: Jon Morris

Defense

DEs: Richard Seymour, Julius Adams

DTs: Houston Antwine, Jim Lee Hunt

LBs: Willie McGinnest, Andre Tippett, Nick Buoniconti

CBs: Ty Law, Michael Haynes

Safeties: Lawyer Milloy, Fred Marion

Special Teams

K: Adam Vinitieri

P: Rich Camarillo

If this list were created back in 2001, the Patriots would have ranked even further down. Today, they have a three-time champion QB leading the way. Unfortunately, there's not much else on the offense, with the exception of John Hannah at guard. Defensively, New England isn't all that impressive, either. At least they have the ultimate clutch kicker if the game it's close in the game's late moments.

20. Tennessee Titans

Offense

QB: Warren Moon

RB: Earl Campbell

FB: Lorenzo White

WRs: Ernest Givens, Charlie Hennigan

TE: Frank Wycheck

OTs: Leon Gray, Brad Hopkins

OGs: Bruce Matthews, Mike Munack

C: Carl Mauck

Defense

DEs: Elvin Bethea, Javon Kearse

DTs: Curley Culp, Ray Childress

LBs: Robert Brazile, George Webster, Al Smith

CBs: Cris Dishman, Willie Alexander

Safeties: Ken Houston, Jim Norton

Special Teams

K: Al Del Greco

P: Greg Montgomery

Warren Moon's run-and-shoot will contrast nicely with Earl Campbell's bruising runs. If only the wide receiving corps were a little better. The O-line is led by the utterly dependable Bruce Matthews–a cog in the Oilers/Titans blocking game for nearly two decades. The defense doesn't wow anyone, although Ken Houston is one of the all-time great defensive backs.

19. Buffalo Bills

Offense

QB: Jim Kelly

RB: O.J. Simpson

FB: Cookie Gilchrist

WRs: Andre Reed, Eric Moulds

TE: Ernie Warlick

OTs: Will Wolford, Stew Barber

OGs: Billy Shaw, Joe DeLamielleure

C: Kent Hull

Defense

DEs: Bruce Smith, Ron McDole

DTs: Fred Smerlas, Tom Sestak

LBs: Mike Stratton, Cornelius Bennett, Darryl Talley

CBs: Robert James, Butch Byrd

Safeties: George Saimes, Henry Jones

Special Teams

K: Steve Christie

P: Brian Moorman

The "Juice" beat out Thurman Thomas for the running back spot, as his on-the-field actions were superior. Thomas had 11,938 yards on the ground as a member of the Bills compared to O.J.'s 10,183. But Simpson compiled those yards in 726 less attempts.

18. San Diego Chargers

Offense

QB: Dan Fouts

RB: LaDainian Tomlinson

FB: Chuck Muncie

WRs: Lance Alworth, Charlie Joiner

TE: Kellen Winslow

OTs: Ron Mix, Russ Washington

OGs: Doug Wilkerson, Walt Sweeney

C: Don Macek

Defense

DEs: Leslie O'Neal, Fred Dean

DTs: Gary Johnson, Louie Kelcher

LBs: Junior Seau, Shawne Merriman, Woodrow Lowe

CBs: Gil Byrd, Speedy Duncan

Safeties: Rodney Harrison, Charlie McNeil

Special Teams

K: John Carney

P: Darren Bennett

Air Coryell is alive and throwing, with Dan Fouts piloting the offense. Charlie Joiner and Kellen Winslow bring back the days when the Chargers were lighting up the scoreboard. And if they need to run the ball, they just happen to have the single-season touchdown scorer in LaDanian Tomlinson. The defense isn't as spectacular, which is what brings them down on the list.

17. Philadelphia Eagles

Offense

QB: Donovan McNabb

RB: Steve Van Buren

FB: Keith Byars

WRs: Harold Carmichael, Tommy McDonald

TE: Pete Pihos

OTs: Jon Runyan, Bob Brown

OGs: Wade Key, Shawn Andrews

C: Chuck Bednarik

Defense

DEs: Reggie White, Clyde Simmons

DTs: Charlie Johnson, Jerome Brown

LBs: Chuck Bednarik, Seth Joyner, Alex Wojciechowicz

CBs: Eric Allen, Troy Vincent

Safeties: Brian Dawkins, Andre Waters

Special Teams

K: David Akers

P: Sean Landeta

Concrete Charlie reprises his role as a "60-minute man," playing both center and linebacker. Pete Retzlaff just misses out as a tight end or wide receiver. Tom Brookshier–one of few to have his number retired by the club–did not make it as a cornerback.

16. Denver Broncos

Offense

QB: John Elway

RB: Terrell Davis

FB: Howard Griffith

WRs: Rod Smith, Lionel Taylor

TE: Shannon Sharpe

OTs: Gary Zimmerman, Ken Lanier

OGs: Keith Bishop, Mark Schlereth

C:Tom Nalen

Defense

DEs: Rich Jackson, Rulon Jones

DTs: Trevor Price, Rubin Carter

LBs: Randy Gradishar, Karl Mecklenburg, Tom Jackson

CBs: Champ Bailey, Louis Wright

Safeties: Steve Atwater, Dennis Smith

Special Teams

K: Jason Elam

P: Tom Rouen

It's hard to find an easier choice than John Elway as the quarterback of the Broncos' all-time team. Elway finally won a title thanks to having Terrell Davis behind him. T.D. is here again on this squad, narrowly topping Floyd Little–an undersized back who played in Denver from 1967-75. The defense features a secondary that has one of the hardest hitters ever (Steve Atwater) as well as one of the best one-on-one cover corners in NFL history (Champ Bailey).

15. Detroit Lions

Offense

QB: Bobby Layne

RB: Barry Sanders

FB: Cory Schlesinger

WRs: Herman Moore, Gail Cogdill

TE: Charlie Sanders

OTs: Lou Creekmur, Lomas Brown

OGs: Harley Sewell, John Gordy

C: Ed Flanagan

Defense

DEs: Al Baker, Robert Porcher

DTs: Alex Karras, Doug English

LBs: Joe Schmidt, Wayne Walker, Chris Spielman

CBs: Lem Barney, Dick "Night Train'' Lane

Safeties: Dick LeBeau, Jack Christiansen

Special Teams

K: Jason Hanson

P: Yale Larry

Larry missed out on being in the secondary, so he'll have to settle for being the Lions' punter. But it's certainly no disappointment when you're going against the likes of Lem Barney and "Night Train" Lane. Barry Sanders was the most exciting running back of the 1990s and his play in Detroit bumped Billy Sims, another thrilling ball carrier, off the squad. 

14. Kansas City Chiefs

Offense

QB: Len Dawson

RB: Priest Holmes

FB: Mack Lee Hill

WRs: Otis Taylor, Carlos Carson

TE: Tony Gonzalez

OTs: Jon Alt, Jim Tyrer

OGs: Ed Budde, Will Shields

C: Jack Rudnay

Defense

DEs: Neil Smith, Art Still

DTs: Buck Buchanan, Jerry Mays

LBs: Willie Lanier, Derrick Thomas, Bobby Bell

CBs: Emmitt Thomas, Albert Lewis

Safeties: Deron Cherry, Johnny Robinson

Special Teams

K: Nick Lowery

P: Jerrel Wilson

Priest Holmes gets the edge at running back over Mike Garrett and Abner Haynes. Other than that, there were no real debates. The Chiefs may have the best linebacking corps out of all the teams, as all three are enshrined in Canton.

13. St. Louis Rams

Offense

QB: Norm Van Brocklin

RB: Marshall Faulk

FB: Dan Towler

WRs: Elroy Hirsch, Isaac Bruce

TE: David Hill

OTs: Jackie Slater, Orlando Pace

OGs: Tom Mack, Dennis Harrah

C: Doug Smith

Defense

DEs: Deacon Jones, Jack Youngblood

DTs: Merlin Olsen, Larry Brooks

LBs: Isiah Robertson, Jack Reynolds, Les Richter

CBs: LeRoy Irvin, Aneas Williams

Safeties: Nolan Cromwell, Jerry Gray

Special Teams

K: Jeff Wilkins

P: Dale Hatcher

Two major debates spark up when the Rams' roster was created. The first came at quarterback, where it was either Norm Van Brocklin or Kurt Warner. The nod went to Van Brocklin, who played in more games with the Rams and passed for more yards. A second tough choice was between Marshall Faulk and Eric Dickerson. Although Dickerson rushed for more yardage, Faulk was nearly impossible to stop catching passes out of the backfield. That versatility was the deciding factor. For a team that doesn't have many championship rings, the Rams are loaded with stars.

12. Indianapolis Colts

Offense

QB: Peyton Manning

RB: Lenny Moore

FB: Alan Ameche

WRs: Marvin Harrison, Raymond Berry

TE: John Mackey

OTs: Bob Vogel, Tarik Glenn

OGs: Jim Parker, Chris Hinton

C: Ray Donaldson

Defense

DEs: Gino Marchetti, Dwight Freeney

DTs: Art Donovan, Gene Lipscom

LBs: Don Shinnick, Mike Curtis, Ted Hendricks

CBs: Lenny Lyles, Bruce Laird

Safeties: Jerry Logan, Bob Sanders

Special Teams

K: Mike Vanderjagt

P: Rohn Stark

Choosing between Peyton Manning and John Unitas is like choosing between Beethoven and Mozart. Each is a master at their craft. Manning gets the nod here for what he's done and the records he may set in the future. Unitas, though, will be waiting in the wings for a 2-minute drill, a part of the game he became legendary for.

11. Miami Dolphins

Offense

QB: Dan Marino

RB: Mercury Morris

FB: Larry Csonka

WRs: Paul Warfield, Mark Clayton

TE: Keith Jackson

OTs: Richmond Webb, Norm Evans

OGs: Larry Little, Bob Kuechenberg

C: Dwight Stephenson

Defense

DEs: Jason Taylor, Bill Stanfill

DTs: Bob Baumhower, Doug Betters

LBs: Nick Buoniconti, John Offerdahl, Zach Thomas

CBs: Don McNeal, Sam Madison

Safeties: Jake Scott, Dick Anderson

Special Teams

K: Olindo Mare

P: Reggie Roby

There's no more of a shoe-in than Marino at quarterback for the Dolphins. And, finally, he has some help. He can hand off to bruising fullback Larry Csonka or throw to fleet-footed wide out Paul Warfield. The defense leaves plenty to be desired, however.

10. Washington Redskins

Offense

QB: Sammy Baugh

RB: Larry Brown

FB: John Riggins

WRs: Bobby Mitchell, Charley Taylor

TE: Jerry Smith

OTs: Jim Lachey, Chris Samuels

OGs: Russ Grimm, Joe Jacoby

C: Len Hauss

Defense

DEs: Dexter Manley, Charles Mann

DTs: Dave Butz, Diron Talbert

LBs: Chris Hanburger, Ken Harvey, Sam Huff

CBs: Darrell Green, Pat Fischer

Safeties: Ken Houston, Mark Murphy

Special Teams

K: Mark Mosley

P: Sammy Baugh

The Redskins boast the versatile Sammy Baugh, who made passing the ideal way to get the ball downfield. He also hold the second highest punting average in NFL history. Wide receiver Art Monk was the dependable pass catcher during the 1980s. Unfortunately, there are two Hall of Famers in front of him at that position.

9. Oakland Raiders

Offense

QB: Ken Stabler

RB: Marcus Allen

FB: Pete Banaszak

WRs: Fred Biletnikoff, Tim Brown

TE: Dave Casper

OTs: Art Shell, Lincoln Kennedy

OGs: Gene Upshaw, Steve Wisniewski

C: Jim Otto

Defense

DEs: Howie Long, Ben Davidson

DTs: Otis Sistrunk, Chester McGlockton

LBs: Rod Martin, Matt Millen, Ted Hendricks

CBs: Willie Brown, Mike Haynes

Safeties: Jack Tatum, George Atkinson

Special Teams

K: George Blanda

P: Ray Guy

The Al Davis All-Stars are spearheaded by an offensive line that features three Hall of Famers. Any opposing wide receiver would be afraid to go against a secondary that has the villainous Tatum and blanket-like cover corners of Brown and Haynes. Lester Hayes, also a standout in the Raider secondary, was on the outside looking in. 

8. New York Giants

Offense

QB: Y.A. Tittle

RB: Frank Gifford

FB: Alex Webster

WRs: Homer Jones, Del Shofner

TE: Mark Bavaro

OTs: Roosevelt Brown, Jumbo Elliott

OGs: Jack Stroud, Darrell Dess

C: Mel Hein

Defense

DEs: Michael Strahan, Andy Robustelli

DTs: Rosey Grier, Arnold Weinmeister

LBs: Lawrence Taylor, Sam Huff, Harry Carson

CBs: Carl Lockhart, Mark Haynes

Safeties: Emlen Tunnell, Jim Patton

Special Teams

K: Matt Bahr

P: Sean Landeta

With such a lengthy history, it's easy to accumulate talent over the years. The Giants are no exception. Frank Gifford edged out Tiki Barber for the running back spot. He'll have solid blocking from Roosevelt Brown and Mel Hein, the only center to ever win an MVP award. The defense of the late 1950s and early 1960s is well-represented, as it was the first of its kind to gain such notoriety.

7. Minnesota Vikings

Offense

QB: Fran Tarkenton

RB: Adrian Peterson

FB: Chuck Foreman

WRs: Cris Carter, Randy Moss

TE: Steve Jordan

OTs: Ron Yary, Gary Zimmerman

OGs: Randall McDaniel,

C: Mick Tingelhoff

Defense

DEs: Carl Eller, Jim Marshall

DTs: Alan Page, John Randle

LBs: Matt Blair, Jeff Siemon, Scott Studwell

CBs: Bobby Bryant, Nate Wright

Safeties: Paul Krause, Joey Browner

Special Teams

K: Fred Cox

P: Mitch Berger

This is an often overlooked franchise for legendary players, due to the fact that they don't have a Super Bowl trophy to boast. But the Vikings put together a great offense and a solid defense, led by their front four. And with that talent comes star players missing. For instance, there's no Chris Doleman, who couldn't surpass Eller or Marshall.

6. San Francisco 49ers

Offense

QB: Joe Montana

RB: Hugh McElhenny

FB: Joe Perry

WRs: Jerry Rice, Terrell Owens

TE: Brent Jones

OTs: Harris Barton, Bob St. Clair

OGs: Guy McIntyre, Randy Cross

C: Forest Blue

Defense

DEs: Fred Dean, Cedric Hardman

DTs: Bryant Young, Leo Nomellini

LBs: Patrick Willis, Charles Haley, Dave Wilcox

CBs: Jimmy Johnson, Eric Wright

Safeties: Ronnie Lott, Merton Hanks

Special Teams

K: Ray Wersching

P: Tommy Davis

As was the case in the late 1980s, Steve Young plays second fiddle to the great Joe Montana. The Niners have a lethal pass combination, but it's likely that T.O. will start complaining that Montana throws too much to Rice. On defense, Patrick Willis represents the modern-day 49ers.

5. Chicago Bears

Offense

QB: Sid Luckman

RB: Walter Payton

FB: Bronco Nagurski

WRs: Harlon Hill, Johnny Morris

TE: Mike Ditka

OTs: Ed Healey, Joe Stydahar

OGs: Stan Jones, Danny Fortmann

C: Jay Hilgenburg

Defense

DEs: Richard Dent, Doug Atkins

DTs: Dan Hampton, George Musso

LBs: Dick Butkus, Mike Singletary, Brian Urlacher

CBs: Roosevelt Taylor, Mark Wolford

Safeties: Gary Fencik, Dave Duerson

Special Teams

K: Kevin Butler

P: George Gulyanics

KR: Gale Sayers

An extra position was added to this team to make room for Gale Sayers–a running back that also was one of the most electrifying kick returners ever. But even that additional slot has some debate, as many will argue Devin Hester should be there. Not surprisingly, the 1985 Bears defense was well represented, with five of the 11 players on that side of the ball being from the Super Bowl Suffle squad. The third linebacker spot was a tough call, as Urlacher edges out Ed Sprinkle.

4. Cleveland Browns

Offense

QB: Otto Graham

RB: Jim Brown

FB: Marion Motley

WRs: Paul Warfield, Dante Lavelli

TE: Ozzie Newsome

OTs: Mike McCormack, Jim Ray Smith

OGs: Joe Delamelliure, Gene Hickerson

C: Frank Gatski

Defense

DEs: Len Ford, Paul Wiggin

DTs: Bill Willis, Jerry Sherk

LBs: Clay Matthews, Chip Banks, Jim Houston

CBs: Hanford Dixon, Frank Minnifield

Safeties: Warren Lahr, Thom Darden

Special Teams

K: Lou Groza

P: Don Cockroft

The Browns feature quite possibly the best backfield on the list, with arguably the greatest running back of all time as well as the most underrated quarterback in history. The defense features an outstanding cornerback duo that stifled offenses throughout the 1980s.

3. Dallas Cowboys

Offense

QB: Roger Staubach

RB: Emmitt Smith

FB: Daryl Johnston

WRs: Michael Irvin, Bob Hayes

TE: Jason Witten

OTs: Rayfield Wright, Erik Williams

OGs: Larry Allen, John Niland

C: Mark Stepnoski

Defense

DEs: Harvey Martin, Ed "Too Tall" Jones

DTs: Randy White, Bob Lilly

LBs: Chuck Howley, LeRoy Jordan, DeMarcus Ware

CBs: Mel Renfro, Deion Sanders

Safeties: Cliff Harris, Darren Woodson

Special Teams

K: Rafael Septien

P: Mat McBriar

Emmitt Smith would be a no-brainer at running back for most teams, but Tony Dorsett is no slouch. However, it would be unjust for the all-time leader in rushing yards to be relegated to the bench. Choosing the quarterback was a toss-up too, as Emmitt's teammate–Troy Aikman–is beaten out by Roger Staubach. Selecting the defensive starters wasn't much easier, as Everson Walls (CB) and Jethro Pugh (DT) miss out.

2. Pittsburgh Steelers

Offense

QB: Terry Bradshaw

RB: Franco Harris

FB: Jerome Bettis

WRs: Lynn Swann, John Stallworth

TE: Bennie Cunningham

OTs: Jon Kolb, Tunch Ilkin

OGs: Alan Faneca, Dermontti Dawson

C: Mike Webster

Defense

DEs: Joe Greene, Aaron Smith

DTs: Dwight White, L.C. Greenwood

LBs: Jack Lambert, Jack Ham, Greg Lloyd

CBs: Mel Blount, Rod Woodson

Safeties: Troy Polamalou, Donnie Shell

Special Teams

K: Gary Anderson

P: Bobby Walden

You could take the Steelers team of the 1970s and it would be ranked high on this list. As expected, most of the players in this group are from the club that won four Super Bowls in six seasons. Dermontti Dawson played the bulk of his career at center, but he moves over to guard for this team.

1. Green Bay Packers

Offense

QB: Brett Favre

RB: Paul Hornung

FB: Jim Taylor

WRs: Don Hutson, Sterling Sharpe

TE: Paul Coffman

OTs: Forrest Gregg, Cal Hubbard

OGs: Jerry Kramer, Mike Michalske

C: Jim Ringo

Defense

DEs: Willie Davis, Reggie White

DTs: Ryan Pickett, Henry Jordan

LBs: Ray Nitschke, John Anderson, Dave Robinson

CBs: Herb Adderley, Charles Woodson

Safeties: Willie Wood, LeRoy Butler

Special Teams

K: Ryan Longwell

P: Craig Hentrich

KR: Al Carmichael

It's only fitting that the franchise with the most championships has the greatest of all-time teams.

With 14 Hall of Famers in this group, and two others (Favre and Woodson) well on their way, the Packers boast a legend at almost every position. The toughest call–perhaps in the entire making of the all-time teams–came at quarterback. While Bart Starr has led the Packers to more championships, raw numbers make Favre the choice here at QB.