2011 NFL Predictions: Ranking the Top 50 Players

If you were asked to start an NFL team tomorrow and could pick any player to start that team with for just one season, who would you choose? And which player would have the biggest impact?

This is the question we asked ourselves when looking at all 1,900 players in the NFL this past weekend.

Would you take a young up-and-comer like Ndamukong Suh, or go for the proven veteran Tom Brady? Maybe you want a mobile quarterback like Mike Vick instead of the pure pocket passer in Peyton Manning.

How did we rank them? 

Players are ranked based on age, production, expected future performance and overall potential.

50. Jahri Evans, Guard, New Orleans Saints

Jahri Evans has not missed a start in his five-year career and has made two Pro Bowls and an All-Pro team—yet NFL fans didn't think highly enough of him to rank him on the NFL Network's Top 100 players list.

We are talking about one of the best guards in football, and he couldn't crack the Top 100?

Fans in general are too quick to dismiss or overlook offensive linemen, focusing instead on players who touch the ball. Hardcore fans know that, without Evans, the New Orleans Saints would not be the dominating offensive team they've become.

49. Jared Allen, Defensive End, Minnesota Vikings

Jared Allen continually ranks as one of the best defensive ends in football.

He has been named to three Pro Bowls and in those years he was also an All-Pro. He has four straight seasons of double-digit sacks under his belt as well.

Allen has tallied 83 sacks since the 2004 season.

He will also have to play without big-body Pat Williams and left end Ray Edwards on the line in 2011. Losing those two as focal points for the opposing offensive line will shift the focus to Allen.

48. Dwayne Bowe, Wide Receiver, Kansas City Chiefs

Dwayne Bowe's status as a leading man in the NFL has only risen with the arrival of Todd Haley and Matt Cassel in Kansas City.

Quickly emerging as one of the best wide receivers in the game, Bowe is one of many offensive weapons in the Kansas City toolbox.

As long as Bowe is in Haley's offense, good things will happen for him.

47. Nick Mangold, Center, New York Jets

Do NFL fans know what the hell they are talking about? It really makes you wonder when one of the best interior linemen in the game is ranked No. 93 overall by those watching games every Sunday. It is votes like this why no one respects the Pro Bowl or why the fan will never get a true Pro Football Hall of Fame vote.

What more can Nick Mangold do to earn the respect of the fan? He started all 16 games for the fifth straight season in 2010, surrendered just one sack and earned his third Pro Bowl selection.

Mangold is one of the best at what he does. That should be clear to anyone watching.

46. Wes Welker, Wide Receiver, New England Patriots

Wes Welker is among the most productive receivers in the NFL, but he's also a one-trick pony.

Welker cannot go deep or beat a cornerback in press coverage. He's a motion receiver who does a great job getting open on zone routes over the middle or in the flats. There's nothing wrong with that, but ranking him ahead of more talented and athletic players would be unfair.

Having said that, you cannot ignore Welker's production and importance in the New England Patriots offense.

45. Ray Rice, Running Back, Baltimore Ravens

A dynamic runner with receiving skills like Ray Rice should be a household name in the NFL, but Rice has managed to fly largely under the radar during his three seasons with the Baltimore Ravens.

Rice has All-Pro talent and production. If he can get more touchdowns this season, and he should without Le'Ron McClain and Willis McGahee in town, Rice's name recognition will shoot through the roof.

The Ravens are one deep playoff run away from Rice taking over the AFC North.

44. Richard Seymour, Defensive Tackle, Oakland Raiders

Richard Seymour has had a brilliant career at defensive end and defensive tackle for the New England Patriots and Oakland Raiders. He deserves to be ranked among the best players in the NFL today, without question.

This is also a vote for the entire Oakland Raider defensive line—which is phenomenal. It's fun to give Al Davis crap for drafting wide receivers and cornerbacks early every year in the NFL draft, but he's built one hell of a front four on defense.

So while this is a nod for Seymour, it's also a shout out to Lamarr Houston, Matt Shaughnessy, Tommy Kelly and John Henderson.

43. Maurice Jones-Drew, Running Back, Jacksonville Jaguars

Perhaps it is because Maurice Jones-Drew is coming off an injury-shortened season, or maybe it's because his Jacksonville Jaguars haven't been that good, but for whatever reason, Jones-Drew ranks as one of the more underrated players in the NFL.

When asked to name the best running backs in the NFL, fans outside of Florida would quickly mention Adrian Peterson and Chris Johnson—maybe even Frank Gore, Jamaal Charles or Arian Foster. How long would it take you to mention MJD?

Too long—and that's why he's underrated. Few backs in the NFL combine his skills as a runner, receiver and blocker.

42. Logan Mankins, Guard, New England Patriots

Fans outside of New England may quickly bash me in the comments, but hold on before you limber up those fingers.

Logan Mankins was voted an All-Pro in 2010 by the media, even though he missed seven games to a holdout. Mankins was also ranked as the No. 4 guard in the NFL by Pro Football Focus. Even better, actual NFL players ranked Mankins No. 39 overall.

The fans? Well, you guys forgot to mention him on your Top 100 list.

Oops.

41. Alex Mack, Center, Cleveland Browns

In two seasons as a starter, he has allowed 1.75 sacks. Total.

Mack was voted as a Pro Bowler for the first time, but definitely not the last, in 2010. As the offense improves and other players like Peyton Hillis and Colt McCoy become stars, Mack's status in the NFL will go from the unknown to household name in a matter of time.

Some may want Maurkice Pouncey here, but Pouncey surrendered 19 quarterback pressures last year—Mack just nine.

40. Lawrence Timmons, Linebacker, Pittsburgh Steelers

While division rival and stud linebacker Ray Lewis' game fades into the background of today's NFL, another AFC North linebacker is making a serious name for himself in scouting circles.

Lawrence Timmons of the Pittsburgh Steelers graded out as the best inside linebacker in the NFL last year, even ahead of Patrick Willis and Lewis.

Timmons plays on a winning team and is a dominant force on the field, but NFL fans forgot about him when writing out their ballots for the best players in the NFL last year.

39. Jason Witten, Tight End, Dallas Cowboys

Jason Witten is widely considered one of the best tight ends in the NFL today. I don't disagree.

Witten is as good of an all-around tight end as we have seen in the NFL in quite some time. His abilities as a blocker and receiver have earned him six straight Pro Bowls, and he has recorded 90-plus catches and 1,000-plus yards in three of the last four years.

Witten is the gold standard for what a dual-purpose tight end should look and play like.

38. Vince Wilfork, Nose Tackle, New England Patriots

As the 3-4 defense becomes more prominent, other NFL teams will look for a Wilfork clone to clog the middle of their defensive line.

A three-time All-Pro and Pro Bowler, Wilfork is the best nose tackle in football.

And that's not changing any time soon.

If you were building a 3-4 defense, Wilfork would be the first pick at the nose tackle position. Even in a conventional 4-3 defense, Wilfork is valuable as a nose tackle and lane plugging anchor.

37. Tramon Williams, Cornerback, Green Bay Packers

In my work to prepare for the 2011 NFL season, I went back and watched every playoff game to get a feel for the elite teams from last season. During the film study, I concluded that no defensive back played better in the postseason last year than Tramon Williams of the Green Bay Packers.

Looking back at the regular season, Williams played pretty damn well then too. Williams ranked No. 6 in the regular season among all cornerbacks during the 2010 season, when he emerged as a true No. 1 cornerback.

Williams' name will only get hotter.

36. Carl Nicks, Guard, New Orleans Saints

Carl Nicks grades out as the best interior offensive lineman on my list of the 50 best players in the NFL, and for good reason.

Nicks ranked as the best guard in football last year, allowing just 14 quarterback pressures while dominating as a run blocker in the New Orleans Saints offense.

Nicks is only getting better. He'll continue to rise up my rankings.

35. Roddy White, Wide Receiver, Atlanta Falcons

Roddy White has emerged as one of the best wide receivers in the NFL with Matt Ryan at quarterback in Atlanta. White is largely considered to be a top-five wide receiver, which I agree with.

White has everything you would look for in a wide receiver. He runs crisp routes, handles the ball well no matter where it is thrown, and perhaps most importantly—he does his job without complaint.

In the era of divas and me-first receivers, White is a throwback to the days of the hard working No. 1 receiver.

34. Julius Peppers, Defensive End, Chicago Bears

Julius Peppers was ranked as the No. 10 best player in the NFL by his fellow players and No. 18 by the fans—I'm backing off those just a bit and putting Peppers at No. 34 and giving more credit to the players ahead of him.

Peppers did rank No. 3 among all defensive ends last year in overall play, and he's on our list as the second-best defensive end.

My issue is that Peppers is not a player you would draft in the Top 10 if every player in the NFL became a free agent.

33. Tamba Hali, Outside Linebacker, Kansas City Chiefs

Hali finished second in the NFL with 14.5 sacks in 2010. With a better supporting cast around him, especially as the secondary matures, Hali could become an even more dangerous force off the edge.

With Eric Berry and Brandon Flowers covering in the secondary, quarterbacks will have to hold the ball longer. This equals more sacks for Hali.

Hali might not be the world's best coverage linebacker, which is why he's just No. 49, but he is excellent at what he does well—rushing the passer.

32. Dwight Freeney, Defensive End, Indianapolis Colts

Dwight Freeney will inevitably be ranked as one of the best defensive ends of all time. He has the production, the Super Bowl ring, the love of the fans and the respect of his peers.

Nothing is missing here.

Freeney is one of the best to ever play the game, but in 2011, I do expect a small drop-off in production from No. 93—which is why he's ranked low in some eyes at No. 32 overall.

31. Ed Reed, Safety, Baltimore Ravens

The difference between Ed Reed and Troy Polamalu on my list was initially very small. In fact, I had both rated higher than they sit now.

Why the move down, and why the difference between Reed and Polamalu?

1) Injuries: Reed missed six games with injury last year; Polamalu missed two.

2) Production: Reed had just 28 tackles and five stops last year; Polamalu had 59 tackles and 22 stops.

3) Age: Reed is three years older than Polamalu and will likely see his game deteriorate first.

For some, it may be a personal preference. For me, Polamalula's ability in the run game and his durability place him over Reed.

30. LaMarr Woodley, Linebacker, Pittsburgh Steelers

LaMarr Woodley's stock is on the rise.

Way up.

The outside linebacker is perfecting his craft and will make a solid run at the 2011 sack lead. Woodley has the benefit of playing on an excellent team and also being one of the best at his position.

Good things are on the horizon for the Steelers and Woodley.

29. Jamaal Charles, Running Back, Kansas City Chiefs

In 2010, Charles posted 1,467 rushing yards—good for No. 2 in the league, a Pro Bowl selection and All-Pro recognition.

Charles has the speed, strength and offensive line to be very good for a long time. He also has an offense around him that is getting better in the passing game and will open up holes via play-action and with a viable deep threat.

Charles' production over the last two years, while sharing carries with Thomas Jones, has been staggering. What he could do with a full load would be record breaking.

28. Philip Rivers, Quarterback, San Diego Chargers

One of seven quarterbacks to crack our Top 30, Philip Rivers might be the most underrated of them all.

A Top 3 quarterback as ranked by Pro Football Focus, Rivers was just No. 26 on the NFL Network's top 100 list and No. 24 on the fan-generated list.

Rivers does not have the Super Bowl rings of our other top quarterbacks, but his regular season production and ability earn his mention among the best in the game.

27. Antonio Gates, Tight End, San Diego Chargers

Tight ends rarely receive the notoriety they deserve. Antonio Gates is a rare exception.

Gates is largely considered by anyone with a pulse as the best receiving tight end in the NFL right now. Yes, Gates may not be the blocker that Jason Witten is, but he is so much better as a receiver and as an overall athlete that he makes up for the lack of blocking skills.

Gates is head and shoulders above the rest at his position.

26. Calvin Johnson, Wide Receiver, Detroit Lions

Calvin Johnson is too often called the best receiver in the NFL. To be very literal, Johnson might be the most talented receiver in the NFL, but he's not the best producer or player.

Johnson has suffered from poor quarterback play during his career, which can be a pretty compelling argument for ranking him higher than players who have done more over the last two seasons.

Johnson is a very good player, and here's hoping the Detroit Lions are able to keep Matthew Stafford healthy this season.

25. Troy Polamalu, Safety, Pittsburgh Steelers

Troy Polamalu is our pick as the best safety in the NFL today—and that's a pretty safe bet.

Polamalu ranked No. 6 overall on both the fan and player lists put out by the NFL Network, which is just a little high for my liking.

Polamalu would not be the No. 6 pick if the NFL were to release every player from his contract and hold a draft for all 32 teams. He would likely be picked here, in the low 20s.

24. Larry Fitzgerald, Wide Receiver, Arizona Cardinals

There may not be many players in the NFL more physically gifted than Larry Fitzgerald. When looking at production only, you have to be amazed at the level of play Fitzgerald achieved with Kurt Warner as his quarterback.

During the 2010 season, his production fell off only due to the poor play of the Cardinals quarterbacks. A five-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro, Fitzgerald is still in the top tier of wide receivers in the NFL.

With Kevin Kolb showing serious promise in Arizona, Fitzgerald could have a huge year.

23. Ray Lewis, Linebacker, Baltimore Ravens

Let the stone throwing begin.

Ray Lewis, ranked No. 4 overall by both the players and the fans, is one of the greatest players to ever wear a football helmet. The issue is, his status as a great player in the NFL today is based on his past and his leadership ability.

Strap a helmet on Lewis and judge his production and ability in the 2011 season, and you could find linebackers better than him—maybe not many, but they are out there.

Lewis is a sure-fire Hall of Famer, and his contributions to the game were amazing. His time is over, though.

Lewis' production in 2010 slipped considerably. He ranked just No. 23 among inside linebacker production when measuring tackles, turnovers, coverage plays and yards allowed.

Let that sink in and tell me Lewis deserves to be higher.

22. Terrell Suggs, Defensive End, Baltimore Ravens

Terrell Suggs continues to get better the older he gets. His 11 sacks in 2010 were the second most in his career and also helped drive the Baltimore defense toward a third straight playoff birth.

Suggs has suffered some from moving around too much in his career—he's played defensive end, right outside linebacker and left outside linebacker—but seems to have found a home on the left side.

A fun fact: Suggs' three highest sack totals all came while playing left outside linebacker.

21. Joe Thomas, Tackle, Cleveland Browns

Let's talk about a player who may be the most underrated in the NFL.

Joe Thomas ranked No. 95 on the fan-generated list of the best players in the game. As a left tackle, one of the most important positions in football, Thomas has been voted to four straight Pro Bowls and is also a two-time NFL All-Pro while never missing a start in his four-year career.

Thomas allowed just five sacks last year, putting his three-year total at an incredible 14.

20. Charles Woodson, Cornerback, Green Bay Packers

Charles Woodson continues to get better with age. In 2010, he posted career bests with 92 tackles and five forced fumbles. He's also quickly becoming known as one of the best of all time with 47 career interceptions.

Woodson remains one of the best cover men in the NFL. In 2010, he allowed just 60 percent of passes thrown his way to be caught and gave up three touchdowns all season.

Woodson continues to hold the respect of NFL offensive coordinators and quarterbacks.

19. Trent Cole, Defensive End, Philadelphia Eagles

One of the most underrated players in the NFL—Trent Cole ranks as the best defensive end on our list.

Cole has dominated the NFL over the last three seasons, quickly earning the respect of NFL minds. Cole is a true defensive end, able to get after the quarterback and stop the run on the edge.

One of the most overlooked aspects of Cole's game is that ability to stop the run. It's what separates Trent Cole from Dwight Freeney and Julius Peppers as the game's best.

18. Chris Johnson, Running Back, Tennessee Titans

In three NFL seasons, Chris Johnson has made three Pro Bowls, been a first-team All-Pro selection, been the 2009 NFL Alumni Running Back of the Year, set the single-season record for yards from scrimmage (2,509 yards in 2009) and was the 2009 NFL Offensive Player of the Year.

Once the Titans get a stable quarterback under center to deter defenses from placing nine and 10 tacklers in the box, Johnson's numbers will shoot back up near 1,500 yards per season.

Until they do, Johnson will fail to live up to the amazing potential he has shown in the past.

17. Clay Matthews, Linebacker, Green Bay Packers

After being drafted in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft, Matthews was named to the Pro Bowl as a rookie. His 2010 sophomore season was even better, with a second Pro Bowl berth, NFC Defensive Player of the Year honors and a Super Bowl win.

Matthews' potential is unlimited. In Green Bay, he will become the focal point of a defense that is stocked with enough players to keep the Packers in Super Bowl contention for years to come.

16. Drew Brees, Quarterback, New Orleans Saints

Drew Brees did not follow up his Super Bowl winning 2009 season with a great performance in 2010.

Brees tossed 22 interceptions last season; twice as many as he threw in 2009 while leading the Saints to a Lombardi Trophy.

With a fully stocked backfield and healthy receivers in 2011, Brees will rebound and once again show his MVP-caliber play.

Also, how can you not root for Brees to do well? Has there ever been a more stand-up guy in the NFL?

15. Jake Long, Tackle, Miami Dolphins

The highest-rated offensive lineman on our list comes in at No. 15.

Jake Long of the Miami Dolphins has become one of the most dominant offensive linemen in recent memory in just two short years. Long has anchored the Miami offensive line, allowing just 12 sacks in three years.

Long remains horribly underrated by the fans, as most linemen are. They ranked him No. 77 overall. The players put him at No. 28.

14. Haloti Ngata, Defensive Tackle, Baltimore Ravens

The second highest-rated defensive linemen on our board, Haloti Ngata moves back and forth between defensive tackle and defensive end in the Baltimore Ravens' hybrid defense.

Much like teammate Terrell Suggs, Ngata does an amazing job at keeping up his production no matter what position he's playing.

A bit of a laughing matter here, NFL fans ranked Ngata No. 45 on their list of the 100 best players in the NFL.

13. Adrian Peterson, Running Back, Minnesota Vikings

The decline in production for Adrian Peterson in 2011 will have little to do with Adrian Peterson.

Still with us?

The Vikings are terrible up front, lost their best (when healthy) wide receiver and will start over in 2011 with Donovan McNabb at quarterback.

Peterson is a once-in-a-generation style runner whose power and speed are a rare blend found in so few players throughout history.

Peterson is recognized as an amazing talent, but even so, we may be underrating him as an all-time great.

12. Andre Johnson, Wide Receiver, Houston Texans

The pound-for-pound best wide receiver in the NFL today, Andre Johnson is our highest-ranked offensive player outside of quarterbacks and running backs.

A five-time Pro Bowler, no wideout has more receiving yards than Johnson since 2008—pretty impressive considering he missed three games in 2010 with injury.

Johnson has a chance to establish himself as the best receiver of this generation.

11. Ben Roethlisberger, Quarterback, Pittsburgh Steelers

You would not think that a two-time Super Bowl winner at quarterback would be underrated, but that's the case with Ben Roethlisberger.

Big Ben has won two championships before his 30th birthday and was even the 2004 NFL Rookie of the Year—but how often do you include him in talks of the best quarterback in the NFL?

Roethlisberger has benefited from an amazing system in Pittsburgh no more than Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and Aaron Rodgers have all benefited from smart front offices.

Why do we penalize Roethlisberger?

10. James Harrison, Linebacker, Pittsburgh Steelers

This video is must watch. Bookmark it.

James Harrison is a pass-rushing nightmare, but he's also very good in coverage—something most fans don't see on the stat sheet or when watching casually on a Sunday afternoon. He's also one hell of a hard hitter. Ready to cringe? Watch the video.

Harrison is also a big help in the running game, as he's not afraid to take on blockers or cut through traffic to make a stop behind the line of scrimmage.

9. Ndamukong Suh, Defensive Tackle, Detroit Lions

Before anyone freaks out, objectively ask yourself which defensive linemen scares you the most as a fan of your NFL team?

If you didn't answer Ndamukong Suh, I have trouble believing you—or you're a Detroit Lion fan. In which case, congratulations. The best defensive lineman in the NFL belongs to you.

It is hard to get a good read on what Ndamukong Suh's status is at this point after just one season in the NFL. Suh had a brilliant rookie season, leading all first-year players in sacks and showing the type of game-changing ability not seen in a defensive tackle since Warren Sapp was policing the field.

Suh strikes fear in NFL quarterbacks—watch Tom Brady against Detroit in the 2011 preseason if you doubt this.

8. Peyton Manning, Quarterback, Indianapolis Colts

What more can be said about Peyton Manning? He is one of the most prolific quarterbacks of all time and will be a no-brainer first-ballot Hall of Fame quarterback.

In the past I've been rather outgoing in my belief that 2011 will be a down year for Manning—which would still be a career year for most quarterbacks.

Like him or not, and I tend to fall on the "not" side, Manning is one of the greatest football players of all time. Cherish him while he's here.

7. Darrelle Revis, Cornerback, New York Jets

Darrelle Revis has made his mark on the NFL during his four seasons as a New York Jet. Many consider Revis to be the best cornerback in the NFL. It's hard to argue otherwise.

He is a three-time Pro Bowler, twice an All-Pro and was the 2009 AFC Defensive Player of the Year.

That 2009 season was regarded by most as the best season ever for a cornerback. Revis racked up 47 tackles, six interceptions and an amazing 31 passes defensed.

A fully healthy Revis, and one who doesn't hold out from training camp, will return to his All-World form in 2011.

Watch out, NFL.

6. DeMarcus Ware, Linebacker, Dallas Cowboys

DeMarcus Ware is everything you would want in an outside linebacker.

In 104 NFL games, he has recorded 448 tackles, 87.5 sacks, 66 tackles for a loss, 26 forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries (one of which he returned 69 yards for a touchdown), 19 passes defended and one interception, which he returned 41 yards for a touchdown.

All of this adds up to Ware being the best outside linebacker in the NFL.

5. Nnamdi Asomugha, Cornerback, Philadelphia Eagles

In 2010, Asomugha was selected as a member of the Fox Sports and USA Today NFL All-Decade teams. This was after playing in only seven seasons during the decade.

Asomugha is a four-time Pro Bowler and a four-time All-Pro. Asomugha allowed just 10 receptions on the 27 passes thrown his way during the 2010 season and most importantly, Asomugha did not give up a touchdown all year.

Darrelle Revis may receive the hype, but NFL quarterbacks simply stay away from Nnamdi Asomugha.

NFL teams do not target Asomugha enough for him to produce the type of statistics that he is capable of, but he is respected more than any other defensive back in the NFL.

4. Patrick Willis, Linebacker, San Francisco 49ers

Patrick Willis is already regarded as the NFL's best linebacker—and not just by us. The New York Times, Pro Football Weekly and NFL.com's Bucky Brooks agree.

Willis backs up the hype with his play on the field.

As a rookie, Willis led the NFL in tackles, and earned first-team   All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors while being named the 2007  AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. Willis has earned Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors all four years he has played in the NFL.

If we were asked to start a new franchise tomorrow and had to pick one offensive player and one defensive player, Willis would be my guy on defense without a second thought.

3. Michael Vick, Quarterback, Philadelphia Eagles

Some may argue that Michael Vick is overrated based on his one season back as a starter in 2010. Others would claim that Vick's ability as a runner and passer are unheard of in the NFL and that his status is quite underrated.

I'm right in the middle, believing that Vick gets the right amount of credit and recognition for what he does well and the right blame when he messes up.

What cannot be argued is that Vick is one of the most electric players in the NFL today—if not ever. Vick will lead the NFL's heavily favored Super Bowl pick this season, only increasing the spotlight on this talented quarterback.

2. Aaron Rodgers, Quarterback, Green Bay Packers

Pop quiz: Who is the best quarterback in the NFL after Tom Brady? It's not Peyton Manning, or Michael Vick.

Chances are you will receive answers of Drew Brees, Ben Roethlisberger, Philip Rivers and maybe Aaron Rodgers. If you ask us, it's an easy answer.

It's Rodgers who has the highest quarterback rating of any active quarterback. And it's Rodgers who has been flawless since taking over for a legend.

Rodgers has been brilliant since taking over for Brett Favre in Green Bay. His play resulted in him being the only player in NFL history to have 4,000 passing yards in each of his first two starting seasons.

A Super Bowl win in 2010 was just the beginning for Rodgers.

1. Tom Brady, Quarterback, New England Patriots

In 2010, Brady became the first unanimous choice for the Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player Award since the AP began using a nationwide panel of media members who cover the league. This capped a season in which Brady led the Patriots to an NFL-best 14 wins.

Brady has won three Super Bowls, two Super Bowl MVP awards, two AP NFL MVP awards and became the quickest to achieve 100 regular-season wins with a laundry list of other awards and records.

You can look at records, statistics and wins to measure Tom Brady against the best players ever. He stands up with any of them.