NFL Network Top 100

[Jakology]

Hmm. #1 player will be between Peyton, AP, and Calvin. Might be able to throw in Brady and Rodgers as well.

 

[SonnyCID]

Hmm. #1 player will be between Peyton, AP, and Calvin. Might be able to throw in Brady and Rodgers as well.

Peyton is a lock.

 

[Jakology]

Peyton is a lock.

Would be, but its a player vote, so anything can happen.

 

[Stomp]

To me the idea of such a list is pretty flawed. Kind of hard to compare centers to running backs, for example. I imagine that Forte will rate about fourth or fifth among RBs on the complete list.

Thought someone said there were 9 runningbacks on the list during the reaction show

 

[TDs3nOut]

Thought someone said there were 9 runningbacks on the list during the reaction show

Wow. I will be surprised if Forte is ranked ninth among RBs.

 

[Stomp]

Wow. I will be surprised if Forte is ranked ninth among RBs.

Most players are morons

 

[jakedog56]

..........so I guess a poll from moronic fans would be more conclusive?

 

[Stomp]

..........so I guess a poll from moronic fans would be more conclusive?

Pretty sure the fans wouldn't have Forte as the 9th rated rb....

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

I'll come back when they hit the top 20. I see the Seahawks having at least 4 players in the top 20.

 

[milker2324]

Both are more exciting and explosive, but Forte is a better blocker and receiver than both, and comparable or competitive in yards. Yards from scrimmage, Forte's usually right there.

I dunno...AP has to come the field on 3rd downs.


I think Forte is the most complete back in the NFL.

B4ring out the homer chants..I know.

Forte was rated as the worst blocking RB in the league last year. 55 out of 55.

 

[gowazzu02]

Forte was rated as the worst blocking RB in the league last year. 55 out of 55.

BOOOM ROASTED! But How in the world do you rate such a thing? But either way comeback of the century.

 

[Naughtymax]

Also, REALLY hoping they put DeMarco ahead of Forte. The meltdown will be fun to watch

They put DeMarco AND Eddie Lacy ahead of him in the 80s. Obviously the voters understand that RB just isn't a premium position any more in the league - too easy to get a plug-and-play scrub or committee.

 

[WizardHawk]

Kaepernick down in the low 80's and the fans still are voting that is overrated.

I don't know why anyone is getting that upset over this thing. It's nothing but a popularity contest for the players. You have to expect they are voting up their buddies and maybe guys they went to school with.

This is nothing more than a mildly interesting distraction while we pass time between the draft and training camp.

 

[gowazzu02]

Kaepernick down in the low 80's and the fans still are voting that is overrated.

I don't know why anyone is getting that upset over this thing. It's nothing but a popularity contest for the players. You have to expect they are voting up their buddies and maybe guys they went to school with.

This is nothing more than a mildly interesting distraction while we pass time between the draft and training camp.

As a QB thats about right for Kap. Kid is a one trick pony. Drop back, look to his first read, if its not there run.

The next time he hits his third progression will be his first time.

 

[beardown07]

Forte was rated as the worst blocking RB in the league last year. 55 out of 55.

By whom?



And I hate to be a homer, but that is utter bullshit.

 

[milker2324]

By whom?



And I hate to be a homer, but that is utter bullshit.

Pro Football Focus.He. himself, was solely at fault for 3 sacks, 2 hits, and 12 hurries, way worse than the next full time rb who had 1 sack 9 hurries. I am not saying everything they say is right or their grading system is 100% but it is better than anything i have seen. They watch every play and only credit things to someone if it was on them. They only grade results not schemes or responsibilities, and if it is not clear, that play for that person goes ungraded.

 

[WizardHawk]

As a QB thats about right for Kap. Kid is a one trick pony. Drop back, look to his first read, if its not there run.

The next time he hits his third progression will be his first time.

It's not about where he ranks among other QB's, but how the other players in the league compare him against players of all other positions. That the fans are calling 81 overrated is amusing.

I mean let's not forget he did take them to the SB in his first year as a starter and was one bad play away from going back there in his second year. Clearly that one bad play is defining his whole season for the other players of the league as well as the fans.

 

[beardown07]

Pro Football Focus.He. himself, was solely at fault for 3 sacks, 2 hits, and 12 hurries, way worse than the next full time rb who had 1 sack 9 hurries. I am not saying everything they say is right or their grading system is 100% but it is better than anything i have seen. They watch every play and only credit things to someone if it was on them. They only grade results not schemes or responsibilities, and if it is not clear, that play for that person goes ungraded.

It was his wirst year as a blocker, no doubt, but I'd bet most of that had to do with an entirely new offensive line, including two rookies.


Over his career, he has been an excellent blocker. No links to prove it...just going with me eyes.

 

[Naughtymax]

It was his wirst year as a blocker, no doubt, but I'd bet most of that had to do with an entirely new offensive line, including two rookies.


Over his career, he has been an excellent blocker. No links to prove it...just going with me eyes.

as much fun as this is.... Forte was a top-5 back last year. AP, Charles, McCoy, and Lynch the others, place them where you like after AP and Charles.

 

[Stomp]

Pro Football Focus put out there top 101 https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/05/16/the-pff-101-top-to-bottom/

1. J.J. Watt
2. Robert Quinn
3. Peyton Manning
4. Gerald McCoy
5. Lavonte David
6. Richard Sherman
7. Evan Mathis
8. Lesean McCoy
9. Andrew Whitworth
10. Marshawn Lynch
20–11
11. Jamaal Charles
12. Joe Thomas
13. Jimmy Graham
14. Robert Mathis
15. Trent Williams
16. Michael Bennett
17. Ndamukong Suh
18. Darrelle Revis
19. Calais Campbell
20. Earl Thomas
30–21
21. Justin Houston
22. Devin McCourty
23. Brent Grimes
24. Patrick Willis
25. Josh Sitton
26. Kyle D. Williams
27. Jurrell Casey
28. Kam Chancellor
29. Marcell Dareus
30. Dontari Poe
40–31

31. NaVorro Bowman
32. Brandon Marshall
33. Antonio Brown
34. Jason Peters
35. Calvin Johnson
36. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie
37. Eric Berry
38. Adrian L. Peterson
39. Jordy Nelson
40. Cameron Jordan
50–41
41. Greg Hardy
42. Jordan Gross
43. Philip Rivers
44. Tyron Smith
45. Louis Vasquez
46. Cameron Wake
47. Anquan Boldin
48. Russell Wilson
49. Keenan Lewis
50. Terrance Knighton
60–51
51. Andre Johnson
52. Thomas Davis
53. DeMaryius Thomas
54. Joe Staley
55. Randy Starks
56. Brandon Mebane
57. Tamba Hali
58. Patrick Peterson
59. Karlos Dansby
60. Drew Brees
70–61
61. Donte Whitner
62. Stephen Tulloch
63. Keenan Allen
64. Chris Harris Jr.
65. Aldon Smith
66. Jason Hatcher
67. Larry Warford
68. Von Miller
69. Elvis Dumervil
70. Eddie Lacy
80-71
71. Nate Solder
72. Derrick O. Johnson
73. Alshon Jeffery
74. Josh Gordon
75. Joe Haden
76. DeMarco Murray
77. Brian Orakpo
78. Jason Kelce
79. Desmond Trufant
80. Luke Kuechly
90–81
81. Sheldon Richardson
82. Alex Mack
83. Michael D. Johnson
84. Tyrann Mathieu
85. Vontaze Burfict
86. Will Hill
87. John Sullivan
88. Trent Cole
89. DeSean Jackson
90. Tom Brady
101–91
91. Damon Harrison
92. T.Y. Hilton
93. Alterraun Verner
94. Cliff Avril
95. Troy Polamalu
96. Eric Weddle
97. A.J. Green
98. Phil Loadholt
99. Jake Long
100. T.J. Ward
101. Marques Colston