With all this talk about top 100 in my past few posts, I decided to start doing my own top 100 list for the 3 major sports. These lists will be based on value provided the rest of this upcoming season. For instance, Ronde Barber is not eligible because he will not play in 2014. Past accomplishments factor in, but it isn't an all-time list, so a guy like Ed Reed will not be in the top 10, eventhough he is arguably the best player of today over his career. Finally, no players linked to PEDs will be included, so no Jarvis Jenkings, Aquib Talib, Joe Haden, etc. from me.
Richard Sherman also fails to make the list. Sherman tested positive for PEDs. Sure, he won his appeal, but we have heard the chain of custody appeal before. It is a strange appeal and the last guy to do it got caught later on. I think we may be dealing with a similar thing with Sherman. Innocent until proven guilty, but he was caught. 6 Seahawks not including him have been caught since 2011 also, so its not like the culture there is really against PED use.
I also didn't include guys like Sam Bradford and Kirk Cousins that I am 100% confident will be franchise quarterbacks because they haven't produced on the field as much as they will. No current rookies either, they haven't stepped onto an NFL field yet.
100. Trent Richardson Cleveland Browns RB
99. Matthew Stafford Detroit Lions QB
98. Tramon Williams Green Bay Packers CB
97. Torrey Smith Baltimore Ravens WR
96. Jermaine Gresham Cincinnati Bengals TE
95. Lavonte David Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB
94. Ike Taylor Pittsburgh Steelers CB
93. Lawrence Timmons Pittsburgh Steelers LB
92. Ndamukong Suh Detroit Lions DT
91. Jerrell Freeman Indianapolis Colts LB
90. Darren Sproles New Orleans Saints RB
89. Will Montgomery Washington Redskins C
88. Danieal Manning Houston Texans S
87. Jerod Mayo New England Patriots LB
86. Logan Mankins New England Patriots OG
85. Perry Riley Washington Redskins LB
84. Phillip Rivers San Diego Chargers QB
83. Brandon Mebane Seattle Seahawks DT
82. Jason Pierre-Paul New York Giants DE
81. Julius Peppers Chicago Bears DE
80. Tim Jennings Chicago Bears CB
79. Michael Vick Philadelphia Eagles QB
78. Chad Greenway Minnesota Vikings LB
77. Champ Bailey Denver Broncos CB
76. Jason Witten Dallas Cowboys TE
75. Heath Miller Pittsburgh Steelers TE
74. Marques Colston New Orleans Saints WR
73. Steve Johnson Buffalo Bills WR
72. London Fletcher Washington Redskins LB
71. Cameron Wake Miami Dolphins DE
70. Dwayne Bowe Kansas City Chiefs WR
69. Roddy White Atlanta Falcons WR
68. Frank Gore San Francisco 49ers RB
67. Chris Long St. Louis Rams DE
66. Dashon Goldson Tampa Bay Buccaneers S
65. Donald Penn Tampa Bay Buccaneers OT
64. Mario Williams Buffalo Bills DE
63. CJ Spiller Buffalo Bills RB
62. Demariyus Thomas Denver Broncos WR
61. Duane Brown Houston Texans OT
60. Dez Bryant Dallas Cowboys WR
59. Jimmy Graham New Orleans Saints TE
58. Jamal Charles Kansas City Chiefs RB
57. Collin Kaepernick San Francisco 49ers QB
56. Joe Stahley San Francisco 49ers OT
55. Cam Newton Carolina Panthers QB
54. Tony Gonzalez Atlanta Falcons TE
53. Geno Atkins Cincinnati Bengals DT
52. Russell Wilson Seattle Seahawks QB
51. Robert Griffin III Washington Redskins QB
50. Andrew Luck Indianapolis Colts QB
49. Andy Dalton Cincinnati Bengals QB
48. Ed Reed Houston Texans S
47. Marshal Yanda Baltimore Ravens OG
46. Anquan Boldin San Francisco 49ers WR
45. Antonio Cromartie New York Jets CB
44. Alfred Morris Washington Redskins RB
43. Doug Martin Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB
42. NaVorro Bowman San Francisco 49ers LB
41. LeSean McCoy Philadelphia Eagles RB
40. Ben Roethlisberger Pittsburgh Steelers QB
39. Charles Tillman Chicago Bears DB
38. Terrell Suggs Baltimore Ravens LB
37. Max Unger Seattle Seahawks C
36. Vincent Jackson Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR
35. Reggie Wayne Indianapolis Colts WR
34. Brandon Marshall Chicago Bears WR
33. Marshawn Lynch Seattle Seahawks RB
32. Earl Thomas Seattle Seahawks S
31. Patrick Peterson Arizona Cardinals CB
30. Justin Smith San Francisco 49ers DL
29. Julio Jones Atlanta Falcons WR
28. BJ Raji Green Bay Packers DT
27. Clay Matthews Green Bay Packers LB
26. Darrelle Revis Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB
25. Aldon Smith San Francisco 49ers LB
24. Vince Wilfork New England Patriots DT
23. Matt Ryan Atlanta Falcons QB
22. Larry Fitzgerald Arizona Cardinals WR
21. Andre Johnson Houston Texans WR
20. DeMarcus Ware Dallas Cowboys DE
19. AJ Green Cincinnati Bengals WR
18. Luke Kuechly Carolina Panthers LB
17. Von Miller Denver Broncos LB
16. Ray Rice Baltimore Ravens RB
15. Arian Foster Houston Texans RB
14. Joe Thomas Cleveland Browns OT
13. Trent Williams Washington Redskins OT
12. Eli Manning New York Giants QB
11. Patrick Willis San Francisco 49ers LB
10. Vernon Davis San Francisco 49ers TE
09. Tom Brady New England Patriots QB
08. Joe Flacco Baltimore Ravens QB
07. Drew Brees New Orleans Saints QB
06. Haloti Ngata Baltimore Ravens DT
05. Peyton Manning Denver Broncos QB
04. Aaron Rodgers Green Bay Packers QB
03. Adrian Peterson Minnesota Vikings RB
02. JJ Watt Houston Texans DE
01. Calvin Johnson Detroit Lions WR
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9.15.2013
7.23.2013
NFL Training Camp Preview (AFC Edition)
Yesterday, I did my NFC Training Camp preview and today you get the AFC Edition...
AFC East
Buffalo Bills
Will EJ Manuel follow in the footsteps of RG3, Andrew Luck, and Russell Wilson?
YES! I think EJ Manuel will have an amazing year and prove the haters wrong. It will be the most interesting thing to watch in camp. Do not be surprised if the Bills win the AFC East this year. You heard it here first.
Miami Dolphins
Will the Dolphins do anything about Pouncey?
Mike Pouncey and his brother who plays with the Steelers were spotted recently wearing Free Hernandez attire. Seriously. Why would you want to bring up Aaron Hernandez?
New England Patriots
Will the Patriots implode?
The New England Patriots are a complete and total mess with this off the field stuff. It has finally caught up to them. Eventually, this will end the Patriots reign at the top, not sure if it is this year, but the Patriots are done in the near future.
New York Jets
Will Geno Smith drop his attitude?
Besides the fact that EJ Manuel is a better football player that projects better to the NFL, Geno Smith dropped in the draft because of his attitude. Apparently Smith was texting during his interviews with NFL teams. That won't fly in a team meeting. It will be interesting to see if Smith begins to take his pro career seriously.
AFC North
Baltimore Ravens
Who will be the Ravens #2 WR?
With Anquan Boldin in San Francisco there is a clear void in the Ravens starting lineup for WR. You would have to assume that Jacoby Jones will take that role, but that may affect his ability to return kicks. Seeing how Jones will respond to an increased role in training camp is an interesting story to follow.
Cincinnati Bengals
How will the team respond to being on Hard Knocks?
Hard Knocks may be the best show on television, but its always interesting to see how a team responds to being on the show. With the Bengals on this year again, it will be intriguing to see the effect.
Cleveland Browns
Will Trent Richardson become elite?
Trent Richardson is a great football player, but he was drafted #3 overall. He needs to take the next step to justify that #3 pick. When I saw him in the Top 100 I could not believe it. Richardson was the #3 rookie back last year, and to me at least he needs to pass up Doug Martin and Alfred Morris in production to justify being #3.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Can Lawrence Timmons become a true leader?
The Steelers are publicly looking for Lawrence Timmons to be more of a leader on an aging defense. With some of the old guard either getting older or leaving, such as James Harrison, Timmons needs to step up and lead this defense if they are going anywhere.
AFC South
Houston Texans
Will Greg Jones make an impact for the Texans?
For FSU fans there are few current NFL players more beloved than Greg Jones. We love the guy. We remember when he ran over Sean Taylor and Dexter Reid in college. Once he got to the pros he was converted to fullback and hasn't made as big of an impact. However, Jones is finally out of the Jacksonville Jaguar system and could make an impact on a contending team in the Texans.
Indianapolis Colts
Will Andrew Luck suffer through a sophomore slump?
If you recall my thoughts around draft time, you remember that I rated several QBs in Luck's class closely. I didn't actually grade them, but I thought Luck, RG3, Russell Wilson, and Kirk Cousins would have similar success. I did not expect it to be that level of success right away though admittedly. As impressed as I was with last year's group, I think there may be a sophomore slump or two headed our way. The guy I expect most to have a dropoff is Andrew Luck.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Will Lonnie Pryor make the Jaguars roster?
Easily my favorite Seminole of the past few years. This guy did all of the little things and I am happy to see him get his shot. I believe he will make the Jaguars roster and make an impact.
Tennessee Titans
Can Kamerion Wimbley get back into the double digits in sacks for 2013?
The Titans surely need it and need a great pass rush going against Houston and Indy. The need Wimbley to lead that rush. This is unfortunately one of the worst teams in football and they desperately need help somewhere. If any team needs an American Ninja Warrior it is the Tennessee Titans.
AFC West
Denver Broncos
Does Champ Bailey have anything left?
My guess is this is the last good year from Champ Bailey. He has lost a step, but he is still effective. After this year and maybe even with this year I don't think that will be the case. It will be interesting to see what one of the greatest of all time is still able to do for the super bowl frontrunner.
Kansas City Chiefs
Will the Chiefs finally play Rodney Hudson?
Rodney Hudson is an absolute beast. He was the best player on Florida State for 4 straight years. He started every game as a Seminole in his career. However, he gets to one of the worst teams in the NFL and rides the bench. The guy only got three starts last year and the team went 1-2 in those starts, one of the losses coming to Atlanta. Kansas City went 1-12 in games that Rodney Hudson didn't start. I know there are other factors, but the Chiefs have to let this guy play. He can play anywhere on the line. He can be guard or center, just get him in there.
Oakland Raiders
Is Sebastian Janikowski getting better?
Janikowski made over 90% of his field goals last year and again had a few over 50 yards. Two seasons ago he hit a 63 yarder. This guy seems to be getting even better. One of the few bright spots returning in Oakland. He is still an odd guy though.
San Diego Chargers
Does Richard Goodman get some action at wide receiver?
Richard Goodman has been a solid kick returner for the Chargers. Could he morph into a role similar to that which Jacoby Jones held last season for the Ravens. Goodman's skill set lends itself toward such an increased role and QB Phillip Rivers could be helped by Goodman in the passing game.
-Noland
AFC East
Buffalo Bills
Will EJ Manuel follow in the footsteps of RG3, Andrew Luck, and Russell Wilson?
YES! I think EJ Manuel will have an amazing year and prove the haters wrong. It will be the most interesting thing to watch in camp. Do not be surprised if the Bills win the AFC East this year. You heard it here first.
Will the Dolphins do anything about Pouncey?
Mike Pouncey and his brother who plays with the Steelers were spotted recently wearing Free Hernandez attire. Seriously. Why would you want to bring up Aaron Hernandez?
New England Patriots
Will the Patriots implode?
The New England Patriots are a complete and total mess with this off the field stuff. It has finally caught up to them. Eventually, this will end the Patriots reign at the top, not sure if it is this year, but the Patriots are done in the near future.
New York Jets
Will Geno Smith drop his attitude?
Besides the fact that EJ Manuel is a better football player that projects better to the NFL, Geno Smith dropped in the draft because of his attitude. Apparently Smith was texting during his interviews with NFL teams. That won't fly in a team meeting. It will be interesting to see if Smith begins to take his pro career seriously.
AFC North
Baltimore Ravens
Who will be the Ravens #2 WR?
With Anquan Boldin in San Francisco there is a clear void in the Ravens starting lineup for WR. You would have to assume that Jacoby Jones will take that role, but that may affect his ability to return kicks. Seeing how Jones will respond to an increased role in training camp is an interesting story to follow.
Cincinnati Bengals
How will the team respond to being on Hard Knocks?
Hard Knocks may be the best show on television, but its always interesting to see how a team responds to being on the show. With the Bengals on this year again, it will be intriguing to see the effect.
Cleveland Browns
Will Trent Richardson become elite?
Trent Richardson is a great football player, but he was drafted #3 overall. He needs to take the next step to justify that #3 pick. When I saw him in the Top 100 I could not believe it. Richardson was the #3 rookie back last year, and to me at least he needs to pass up Doug Martin and Alfred Morris in production to justify being #3.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Can Lawrence Timmons become a true leader?
The Steelers are publicly looking for Lawrence Timmons to be more of a leader on an aging defense. With some of the old guard either getting older or leaving, such as James Harrison, Timmons needs to step up and lead this defense if they are going anywhere.
AFC South
Houston Texans
Will Greg Jones make an impact for the Texans?
For FSU fans there are few current NFL players more beloved than Greg Jones. We love the guy. We remember when he ran over Sean Taylor and Dexter Reid in college. Once he got to the pros he was converted to fullback and hasn't made as big of an impact. However, Jones is finally out of the Jacksonville Jaguar system and could make an impact on a contending team in the Texans.
Indianapolis Colts
Will Andrew Luck suffer through a sophomore slump?
If you recall my thoughts around draft time, you remember that I rated several QBs in Luck's class closely. I didn't actually grade them, but I thought Luck, RG3, Russell Wilson, and Kirk Cousins would have similar success. I did not expect it to be that level of success right away though admittedly. As impressed as I was with last year's group, I think there may be a sophomore slump or two headed our way. The guy I expect most to have a dropoff is Andrew Luck.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Will Lonnie Pryor make the Jaguars roster?
Easily my favorite Seminole of the past few years. This guy did all of the little things and I am happy to see him get his shot. I believe he will make the Jaguars roster and make an impact.
Tennessee Titans
Can Kamerion Wimbley get back into the double digits in sacks for 2013?
The Titans surely need it and need a great pass rush going against Houston and Indy. The need Wimbley to lead that rush. This is unfortunately one of the worst teams in football and they desperately need help somewhere. If any team needs an American Ninja Warrior it is the Tennessee Titans.
AFC West
Denver Broncos
Does Champ Bailey have anything left?
My guess is this is the last good year from Champ Bailey. He has lost a step, but he is still effective. After this year and maybe even with this year I don't think that will be the case. It will be interesting to see what one of the greatest of all time is still able to do for the super bowl frontrunner.
Kansas City Chiefs
Will the Chiefs finally play Rodney Hudson?
Rodney Hudson is an absolute beast. He was the best player on Florida State for 4 straight years. He started every game as a Seminole in his career. However, he gets to one of the worst teams in the NFL and rides the bench. The guy only got three starts last year and the team went 1-2 in those starts, one of the losses coming to Atlanta. Kansas City went 1-12 in games that Rodney Hudson didn't start. I know there are other factors, but the Chiefs have to let this guy play. He can play anywhere on the line. He can be guard or center, just get him in there.
Oakland Raiders
Is Sebastian Janikowski getting better?
Janikowski made over 90% of his field goals last year and again had a few over 50 yards. Two seasons ago he hit a 63 yarder. This guy seems to be getting even better. One of the few bright spots returning in Oakland. He is still an odd guy though.
San Diego Chargers
Does Richard Goodman get some action at wide receiver?
Richard Goodman has been a solid kick returner for the Chargers. Could he morph into a role similar to that which Jacoby Jones held last season for the Ravens. Goodman's skill set lends itself toward such an increased role and QB Phillip Rivers could be helped by Goodman in the passing game.
-Noland
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