Mike Vick & the Must-See TV Player for Every NFL Team

There are players whose dynamic talents make them worth the price of admission.  Win or lose, they are capable of plays that satisfy you and make you remember what you saw, long after the game has concluded.

Here I give the player that represents the best reason to stop flipping channels and watch when you see their team in action.

Cowboys: Tony Romo

One of the sport's most disrespected stars and rightfully so to some degree. Romo has the ability to be spectacular in one breath and embarrassingly bumbling the next.

He pulls off instinctual plays in the pocket that make him appear to have eyes in the back of his head, but he also plays far beneath the level of a player with his level of notoriety.

That is compelling to watch whether you're a Cowboys lover or hater.

Ravens: Ray Lewis

The greatest middle linebacker that ever lived is still a big ball of energy and passion on the field. Fans can still marvel at his uncanny instincts.

Of all the NFL players, Ray-Ray is the most like a superhero. Strength, agility, heart, charisma and crazy recuperative powers. All this and he turned 36 years old this year.

Cardinals: LaRod Stephens-Howling

There isn't a lot of excitement in the desert, but this little guy is exciting to watch. At 5'7" he can scoot and his helmet looks like its two sizes too big, but it definitely doesn't slow him down.

For cheap thrills, which is all you're gonna get out of Arizona this year, LSH is your man.

Vikings: Adrian Peterson

Purple Jesus is in a small group of players, who, anytime they touch the ball, they could be six to seven seconds from the end zone.

Peterson runs angry and he runs fast. That is a great combination and recipe for excitement.

Giants: Hakeem Nicks

The Giants have always been bland to me. Their uniforms are blah, Eli is blah. Talk about a team that doesn't match its city.

One bright spot is the huge mitts of Hakeem Nicks. Nicks is the type of receiver that out-muscles and out-leaps defensive backs.

He makes spectacular catches and then is strong enough to cause problems for any DB trying to bring him down.

Titans: Chris Johnson

Chris Johnson is the best all around running back in the league. While I prefer Adrian Peterson as a pure runner, Chris Johnson's blazing speed, surprising power and good hands give him the edge.

Another player who can go the distance on any touch, but is also surprisingly good in close to the goal line, despite his small stature.

Redskins: DeAngelo Hall

DeAngelo Hall is not quite the corner he once was, but he still has good ball instincts, speed and that shutdown corner swagger.

Its what the position should be and Hall brings the attitude that makes the corner one of the most charismatic posts in the game.

Bills: Shawne Merriman

This is tentatively placed here on Lights-Out. If he stays healthy he showed in the first preseason contest he could still be explosive off the edge.

Granted it was against the Chicago Bears "Uh-Oh" line, but the burst seemed to be back.

When he is right, he is one of the NFL's most exciting pass rushers.

Patriots: Chad Ochocinco

I know I'm reading reports about Chad toning it down to do it the Patriot way, but I hope he doesn't hold back too much.

Chad is extremely entertaining and talented, so give us and old Belichick one river dance.

49ers: Patrick Willis

The best middle linebacker in the league right now is Patrick Willis. Lewis is the greatest of all time, but 10 years the senior to the all-ready spectacular Willis gives way to the stud from Ole Miss.

I was a huge fan the minute I saw him play senior year with the full hand cast. Willis has great instincts and is a tackling machine.

I guess 52 is a great number for amazing middle linebackers.

Bears: Devin Hester

"Anytime" is one of the top five most exciting players in the NFL. I was worried last year when he cut his dreads off. I thought they had a Samson like effect on his legendary return skills.

That wasn't the case, as Hester enjoyed his best return year in three seasons in 2010.

Bengals: Bruce Gradkowski

The Bengals are terrible. I almost chose Marvin Lewis, as its a wonder how the hell he still has a job. Then I thought about Gradkowski, ever wonder what he would be like on a good team?

Gradkowski can make plays with his feet; he can improvise and he keeps his team in the game. That is probably all you could ask of the QB for this team.

Lions: Ndamukong Suh

A defensive tackle over Megatron? Thats right, Suh is so football, all his highlights should be narrated by John Facenda. You gotta love the way he plays the game.

It is something when a defensive lineman can take over possessions against the run and pass. Expect Suh to take the next step this year towards stardom.

Packers: Clay Matthews

The man with the long flowing hair, maniacal pass rush and world class athleticism. Matthews could just as easily be in the WWE as the NFL.

The third generation star is another player whose presence embodies football.

Dolphins: Brandon Marshall

Brandon Marshall is one the most physical and strong runners after the catch of any WR in the NFL. Couple that with great size and hands and you got yourself a problem if you're a defensive coordinator.

Hopefully, he can get his personal matters in order so that he can re-create some of his best moments from his days in Invesco Field.

Broncos: Tim Tebow

Love him or hate him, nine out of 10 Sundays, you want to see how Tebow did. He is a magnet for the camera and he plays a crowd pleasing style with his mobility and passion.

The current QB battle in Denver is as interesting as it is because Tebow is involved.

Jaguars: Maurice Jones-Drew

Jones-Drew is still the best reason to watch Jaguars football. His bowling ball stature and tough running style is crowd pleasing.

Jags fans hope that Blaine Gabbert will take the mantle as the teams' most exciting and effective. Until then its still about MJD.

Steelers: James Harrison

Everybody loves watching an angry, borderline dirty, outside linebacker from the Steelers.  Is he really much different from Greg Lloyd?

Harrison is also one hell of an athlete and football player. The interception return in the Super Bowl vs the Cardinals was evidence of that.

When Harrison is done playing he should publish a autobiography entitled Guns, Dogs & Fines: The Story of James Harrison.

Texans: Andre Johnson

Johnson is a horse and perhaps the most imposing physical specimen at the WR position. He routinely registers All-Pro numbers, year after year.

If the great play ain't enough for you, then he could always beat the hell out of Courtland Finnegan again.

Seahawks: Sidney Rice

A shout out goes to my son on this one. Rice is his favorite wide receiver.  I can definitely see why, Rice is probably the premier spectacular catch guy in the NFL.

His catch near the edge of the pylon last year was evidence of that.

Falcons: Julio Jones

If you don't know, bear witness this year in Atlanta. Julio Jones is a freak of nature. He can make the spectacular catch, run by people with his 4.3 speed and possesses the hops of a NBA shooting guard.

Roddy White and Jones make Matt Ryan a very happy QB.

Rams: Stephen Jackson

S-Jack is a horse, he looks like a tight end with bust out speed when he explodes from the backfield. There is something cool and vicious about his running style.

Whether he's plowing into guys or using his speed, Jackson is exciting to watch.

Jets: Rex Ryan

Loud mouth Rex steals the attention from his players again. Rex is a draw, on the field and in the post game news conference.

Ryan is one of the most animated coaches on the sidelines in the NFL.  The former Hard Knocks star is the most compelling person in the Jets entire organization.

Browns: Josh Cribbs

Cribbs does it all for Cleveland. He is a spectacular kick and punt returner, a wide receiver and you might just see him at the ticket booth.

Cribbs' playlot moves show you how someone without blazing speed can be a major-factor with the ball in his hands.

Panthers: Cam Newton

Who isn't intrigued by the progress of a reigning Heisman trophy winner, likely starting from day one, not far removed from a eligibility controversy during a national championship run, playing for a rookie head coach in the NFL?

That is pretty compelling stuff, not to mention, Newton is incredibly gifted with great natural leadership qualities.

Saints: Darren Sproles

This spot would normally be reserved for Reggie Bush, but instead his scat-back replacement, Sproles is here.

Sproles is so hard to get a handle on and he is even more dynamic in the return game than he is from scrimmage.

Buccaneers: Josh Freeman

Josh Freeman is one of the game's best young leaders. He totally fits into Raheem Morris' style and their impressive youth movement.

Freeman has the big arm and two good young targets in Mike Williams and Arrellious Benn. It is exciting to see Freeman grow into an elite QB.

Chiefs: Jamaal Charles

This guy can fly and he is the newest member of the elite RB club in the NFL.  Charles is another player that can go to the house on any touch.

His cuts and change of direction makes you think of Barry Sanders and Chris Johnson.  This guy is ready for next level exposure.

Raiders: Darren McFadden

McFadden's upright running style and speed reminds me of Eric Dickerson. Old Al Davis loves speed and that is what McFadden brings to the table.

His career began taking handoffs from JaMarcus Russell. Kudos should be given to anyone capable of taking something from Russell and making anything out of it.

Chargers: Philip Rivers

One of the sport's best leaders. Rivers is tough as nails, he makes all the throws and he is one intense dude on the field.

Rivers has a cannon for an arm and he is clutch. These qualities make up for his lack of mobility. This how you play pocket QB in the NFL.

Colts: Peyton Manning

A kid asked me last week, "What makes Peyton Manning so good? He doesn't seem that great to me." Peyton Manning is the best pre-snap QB that I've ever seen. The way he plays the game about two to three plays ahead and still delivers the ball accurately is amazing.

Manning does so much at the line of scrimmage, in the huddle and on the sidelines, he runs the offense like a machine.  As long as players are where they should be, there is a certain level of success that is guaranteed.

There aren't many highlight reel throws and there certainly aren't any Houdini like moves to avoid the rush. There doesn't need to be, he controls the game and makes things look easy and that is exciting.

Eagles: Michael Vick

No explanation needed here, Vick is the inspiration for the article and the most exciting and dynamic player in the NFL.

He is the epitome of must-see TV in sports right now.  DeSean Jackson would be the guy on almost every other team but his own.