We continue our analysis of the NFL's Top 100 players, ranked by players in the National Football League. Our rankings today list players 90 down to 81. The list is starting getting real tasty. Please reply with any of your thoughts on the player rankings, or analysis.
90. J. Flacco Ravens, QB
Joe Flacco has been in the league for 3 years, and he came off an impressive 2010 season where he threw for 25 touchdowns and only 10 interceptions in leading the Ravens to a 12 win regular season. Flacco is a gifted strong armed QB who can throw the long ball as good as anyone in the league. Flacco also has the touch to drop perfect passes right into the arms of his experienced receiving corp. Flacco isn't on par with Brady, Manning, or Brees but he's a strong QB who could easily lead the Ravens into Super Bowl contention in the 2011 season. Flacco will have to put up strong numbers again to maintain his position in the NFL's Top 100 ranking.
89. A. Wilson Arizona, S
Adrian Wilson is a 10 year Safety who is very strong in supporting the run. Wilson likes playing up near the line of scrimmage, and he is also an intimidating factor on pass defense. Wilson is a 4 time Pro Bowler, who has achieved the honor 3 years in a row. Wilson totaled 86 tackles in 2010 for the struggling Arizona Cardinals. Wilson might begin to slow down due in part to this being his 11th season in the league. With all the younger Safeties and Corners coming into the league Wilson will have to have a strong year to stay on the list.
88. V. Davis 49ers, TE
Vernon Davis enters his 6th season as one of the best Tight Ends in the NFL. Davis has one Pro Bowl appearance after getting beat out by Tony Gonzales in the 2010 season. Davis had over 900 yards receiving in 2010 as defenses began to key on him as one of the primary targets to stop in the 49ers offense. Davis should come back strong in 2011 with Harbaugh taking over as the 49ers head coach. Look for Davis to climb up the rankings with a big season in 2011.
87. J. Gross Panthers, OT
Jordan Gross is an 8 year lineman who is one of the top left tackles in the NFL today. Gross is a 2 time Pro Bowler, who was the lone representative for the Panthers in 2010. The selection of QB Cam Newton in the 2011 draft should improve the effectiveness of the Panthers offense in the 2011 season. Look for Gross to maintain his standing on the NFL Top 100 ranking, and the offense of Carolina should improve for the upcoming season.
86. J. Freeman Buccaneers, QB
Josh Freeman completed his 2nd year as the QB for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers putting up very strong numbers. Freeman threw for 25 TD's with only 6 interceptions in the 2010 season. Freeman led the Buccaneers to 10 wins last year, and they barely missed the playoffs in the competitive NFC South Division. Freeman has a developing RB in Legerit Blount, WR Mike Williams another rising star, and a top TE Kellen Winslow. Look for Freeman to continue to rise into the top 40 players in the NFL Top 100 rankings in the coming year.
85. J. Babin Titans, DE
Jason Babin has his finest year in his 7 year career in the NFL. Babin had 12.5 sacks as a first year player for the Tennessee Titans. Babin went on to make the Pro Bowl for the first time in his career. Babin has played with 5 teams during his 7 year career so it will be interesting to see if he'll be able to duplicate his numbers from the 2010 season. Offenses will put more focus on Babin in the 2011 season so look for his number to regress a little. Babin might find it difficult to attain the lofty sack numbers he recorded during the best year of his career.
84. J. Cribbs Browns, WR
The 6 year WR/Specialist didn't put up such lofty numbers in the 2010 season. Cribbs failed to bring back a punt or kickoff for a touchdown in the entire 2010 season. Cribbs will have to have a bounce back year if he's to stay in the NFL Top 100 rankings. With the new kickoff rules being implemented in the league Cribbs may not have many chances to get his hands on the football. If Cribbs doesn't show more development as a WR he won't be able to maintain his ranking.
83. M. Williams Buccaneers, WR
Mike Williams was just shy of 1,000 yards as a Rookie WR coming out of Syracuse. Williams scored 11 touchdowns during his first year with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Williams is one of the best young WR's in the game and with a young, talented QB on his side Williams has the potential to enter the list as a top 5 wideout in the coming years. Williams 212 lbs frame allows him to catch footballs on the inside, and outside part of the field. If he stays healthy Williams should move up into the Top 50 ranked NFL players.
82. L. Woodley Steelers, LB
Lamar Woodley is a 4 year pro who is an integral part of the Pittsburg Steelers defense. Woodley compiled 10 sacks during the 2010 season that saw the Steelers make it all the way to the Super Bowl. Woodley fits perfectly in the 3-4 scheme run by the Steelers, as he is able to put constant pressure on the QB, and also guard tight ends, and running backs coming out of the back field. Woodley has plenty of upside, and with the strong core of linebackers that the Steelers posses it'll be very difficult to double him at any given time. Look for Woodley to have a break out 2011, though he enters the season as a free agent.
81. B. Raji Packers, DT
BJ Raji is already one of the best Defensive Tackles after only 2 years in the league. Raji was the one of the anchors on the Super Bowl winning Green Bay Packer defense. Raji contributed with 6.5 sacks during a season where he took on double teams throughout the entire year. Raji helped the Packers compile stats that ranked their defense in the top 5 in the league. With Raji only completing 2 seasons as a pro the sky is the limit for what he can accomplish in the league. Look for Raji to move up this year into a Top 40 ranked player. Raji could easily become the best DT in the league.
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