We conclude the analysis of the Top 100 players by listing the top 10 players in the NFL today. The list doesn't come as a surprise containing the greats like Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, and Adrian Peterson on the offensive side of the ball. And on defense the top players include Ray Lewis, Ed Reed, Troy Polamalu, and Darrelle Revis. The league's best are consistent Pro Bowl, and All Pro selections who seem to put up big numbers year after year. We keep our eyes open on how these top performers rank in the 2011 season.
10. J. Peppers Bears, DE
Julius Peppers a 9 year Pro had another Pro Bowl season in 2010 after signing with the Chicago Bears. Peppers made his 3rd straight Pro Bowl, and his 6th since he's been in the league. Peppers made a big impact in 2010 with 8 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, 2 interceptions, and 54 tackles. Peppers played like a Top 10 player in 2010. Peppers will be in his second year of the big deal he signed with the Bears so he'll have to play with the same motivation, and ferocity to make the Top 10 list again in 2011.
9. D. Brees Saints, QB
Drew Brees is a 5 time Pro Bowler who finished his 10th year in 2010. Brees was the leader of the Saints high powered offense passing for 33 touchdowns in 2010. Surprisingly Brees had a high number of interceptions, 22 in 2010 as well. He'll have to cut down on that number to make the Top 10 in 2011. Brees did throw for 4,600 yards last year, and you can look for the high powered Saints offense to light up the score board again in 2011.
8. D. Revis Jets, CB
Darrelle Revis a 4 year Pro, who has made the last 3 Pro Bowls is the best cover Corner in the NFL today. Revis consistently shut down the league's best Wide Receivers week in, week out in 2010. Revis wasn't able to record any interceptions in 2010 simply because opposing teams didn't throw the football his way. The trend should continue of teams not throwing passing in his direction, and if they do look for an increase in his interception total. Revis should be another Top 10 performer in 2011.
7. A. Johnson Texans, WR
Andre Johnson is an 8 year Pro, who has 3 straight Pro Bowl selections, and 5 total selections during his career. Johnson suffered through a serious ankle injury much of the 2010 season missing 3 full games for the Texans. Johnson is considered the game's best Wide Receiver, and he was still able to receiver for over 1,200 yards, and catch 86 passes in 2010. Johnson was only able to catch 8 touchdowns last year, and he'll have to improve on that number to maintain the title as the game's best Wide-out. Andres Johnson at 100 percent should post big reception, and touchdown numbers for the 2011 season.
6. T. Polamalu Steelers, S
Troy Polamalu is an 8 year Pro who is a 6 time Pro Bowler for the Steelers. Polamalu is one of the game's best safeties. Polamalu was all over the field again in 2010 on run, and passing plays for the Steelers. Polamalu stats included 7 interceptions, 63 tackles, and 1 sack in 14 games played in 2010. Polamalu is one of the best playmakers in the NFL today, and his ranking in the Top 10 is a justified rating. Polamalu's talent, and abilities will keep him in the Top 10 for some years to come.
5. E. Reed Ravens, S
Ed Reed a 7 time Pro Bowler with 9 years in the NFL totaled 8 interceptions with the Ravens in 2010 in only 10 games. Reed was out the first 6 games with a serious hip injury but came back to be a really big playmaker for the Ravens secondary. Reed is one of the biggest playmakers in the history of the NFL at the safety position. Injuries have slowed Reed down over the past couple of years but he continues to be a ball hawk on passing situations.
4. R. Lewis Ravens, LB
Ray Lewis a 15 year Pro, and 12 time Pro Bowl selection continues to put up big numbers at the Linebacker position for the Ravens. Lewis totaled 139 tackles with the Ravens in 2010, leading the Ravens defense in tackling. Lewis is Mr. Consistency on the football field with his uncanny ability to stop running backs in their tracks. Everyone keeps anticipating the day when Lewis slows down but it hasn't happened quite as yet. I look for another strong year from a freakish athlete in his 16th season.
3. A. Peterson Vikings, RB
Adrian Peterson posted a 4th Pro Bowl appearance in his 4th year in the NFL in 2010. Peterson was able to run for close to 1,300 yards, and post 12 touchdowns as the Vikings leading Running Back. Peterson was able to cut back his fumbles to only one during the entire 2010 season. Peterson was a bright spot in what was a rather dismal season for the Minnesota Vikings. Look for Peterson to have another break-out year in 2011 justifying his ranking as one of the best players in the NFL.
2. P. Manning Colts, QB
Peyton Manning a 13th year Pro, and 11 time Pro Bowler makes the list at the number 2 spot. It could easily be argued that Manning is the top player in the NFL today. In 2010 season that saw the Colts lose many key players to injuries, Manning was still able to throw for 33 touchdowns during the year. I didn't like his 17 interceptions during the season but a lot of that was attributed to new Receivers running routes for Colts during the year. Manning will have Dallas Clark back healthy in 2011 and he should rank at either the No.1 or No. 2 spot in 2011.
1. T. Brady Patriots, QB
Tom Brady an 11th year Pro, and 6 time Pro Bowler put up excellent numbers in 2010 to lead the Patriots to the best record during the regular season. Brady threw for 36 touchdowns during the 2010 campaign with only 4 interceptions. Brady was able to put up strong numbers after trading away Randy Moss during the season, and having to play with 2 rookie tight-ends during the year. Brady is a Top 2 talent in the NFL and he will put up strong numbers again in 2011 for the Patriots.
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