OT- Peter Schrager's top 100 current NFL players
Former Wolverines:
#83- LaMarr Woodley, LB Pittsburgh Steelers
#77- Charles Woodson, CB Green Bay Packers
#41- Jake Long, OT Miami Dolphins
#1- Tom Brady, QB New England Patriots
Current Lions:
#30- Matthew Stafford, QB
#24- Ndamukong Suh, DT
#9- Calvin Johnson, WR
Not sure of Schrager's credibility, but it's nice to have the number one spot locked down by a Wolverine.
well represented, especially with Captain America at numero uno
But seems very position dependent. For instance, the top 6 players are QBs, and nearly a third of the leagues starting QBs are in the top 50.
On the other hand, Jake Long is the second highest ranked O-lineman, and he's #41. Joe Thomas is really good too, so I don't really have a problem with him being behind Thomas, it's the fact that he's the second best O-linemen and he can't break the top 40? This is the first thing I look for in a "credibility" test, because if there aren't highly ranked O-linemen, than most likely these people are basing their lists off of stats (which O-linemen don't have many of, and aren't always the best thing to base "who's the best" off of) and media perception moreso than actual talent and skill.
Still, it's not a terrible list based off of a quick glance, and nice to see some Michigan players on there.
OL consist of roughly 1/4 of the players on the field on a typical play....you'd think there'd be more than two in the top 41
I think I would take a franchise LT over a slot receiver, but that's just me.
A slot receiver with many injuries to boot.... I agree
This list doesnt work for me really because a lot of players are completely incomparable...
and even moreso, fun to debate, but sometimes there are obvious rankings that boggle the mind. As a Jets fan, I was not too happy to see Timmy T on the NFL's Top 100, while leaving Nick Mangold (arguable the best center in the game, even if he came from the enemy....) off the list.
I hate having to read about Tebow every time I want to read about my favorite NFL squad. It's like tuning into a great classic rock radio station only to have to listen to Nickleback every 3 out of 4 songs.
megatron is the top 100...
Number 9, I have him there. He does, in fact, occasionally go by "Calvin Johnson" for some reason.
Why in the world is Cam Newton ranked higher than Matt Stafford?
Honestly I would rate Woodson higher. His turnovers in the last 3 seasons are just nuts. Can't over-value turnovers.
I think Woodley should be higher - a key piece to one of the best defenses in the league.
Former Buckeyes: #46 Nick Mangold
Former Spartans: 0
I know he's getting old, but no Hutch? I guess it's the same anti-lineman bias discussed above.