Peter King ranks the NFL's top 500 players...

Freak · 08-30-2007, 12:38 AM

... And makes a complete ass of himself, again.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...100/index.html

The Top 500 (1-100)

1.	Peyton Manning QB, Colts	Will hold every passing record by 2013
2.	Tom Brady QB, Patriots	New WR toys make for a monster '07
3.	LaDainian Tomlinson RB, Chargers	Marshall Faulk with more moves
4.	Julius Peppers DE, Panthers	Great rusher also drops into coverage
5.	Jason Taylor DE, Dolphins	Only Tomlinson had a better 2006
6.	Champ Bailey CB, Broncos	Skins rue Bailey-for-Portis deal, big-time
7.	Brian Urlacher LB, Bears	League's most versatile defensive player
8.	Drew Brees QB, Saints	Lifted a teamand a regionlast year
9.	Carson Palmer QB, Bengals	Among NFL's most talented, least conceited
10.	Walter Jones T, Seahawks	Quick and powerful, a latter-day Munoz
11.	Shawne Merriman LB, Chargers	Must excel to erase steroid tinge
12.	Ed Reed FS, Ravens	B+ cover guy, A+ hitter
13.	Dwight Freeney DE, Colts	Third-most sacks over past five years
14.	Kevin Williams DT,	Vikings Classic disruptive power-slashing tackle
15.	Antonio Gates TE, Chargers	A more muscular Kellen Winslow
16.	Aaron Kampman DE, Packers	Huge '06: 15 1/2 sacks, 89 tackles
17.	Jamal Williams DT, Chargers	Textbook block-of-granite noseman
18.	Marc Bulger QB, Rams	Only eight picks in 588 attempts last season
19.	Reggie Bush RB-KR, Saints	And now he knows the offense ... scary
20.	Matt Hasselbeck QB, Seahawks	Will lift his game with better blocking
21.	Adalius Thomas LB, Patriots	Will be an all-around terror for Pats
22.	Steve Smith WR, Panthers	Still the NFL's most complete receiver
23.	Steve Hutchinson G, Vikings	Look outhe's gotten comfy on this line
24.	Torry Holt WR, Rams	NFL's A-Rod: 289 ca tch es since '04
25.	Tommie Harris DT, Bears	Hamstring injury crippled Bears late in '06
26.	Richard Seymour DE, Patriots	You name it: 3-4 end, 4-3 end or tackle
27.	Adrian Wilson SS, Cardinals	Devastating blitzer; 13 sacks in two seasons
28.	Troy Polamalu SS, Steelers	Donnie Shell with a ponytail
29.	Kerry Rhodes SS, Jets	Blitzer with Ronnie Lott-like nose for playmaking
30.	Steven Jackson RB, Rams	Look for another 2,000-plus total yards
31.	Antoine Winfield CB, Vikings	League's most physical cover corner
32.	Aaron Schobel DE, Bills	14 sacks, 26 pressures last year
33.	Andre Johnson WR, Texans	Best deep threat no one knows
34.	Larry Johnson RB, Chiefs	Has 752 carries in two years; how much is left
35.	Lance Briggs LB, Bears	More tackles, sacks than Urlacher in '06
36.	Shaun Alexander RB, Seahawks	Showing signs of overuse at 30
37.	Ty Warren DE, Patriots	Deserves some credit for Seymour's greatness
38.	Philip Rivers QB, Chargers	Spoon-fed early in '06, won games late
39.	Jason Peters T, Bills	Converted college TE with feet like Astaire
40.	Asante Samuel CB, Patriots	Had 12 picks in 18 games last season
41.	Vince Young QB, Titans	May succeed Vick in role of NFL's Jordan
42.	Marvin Harrison WR, Colts	At 35, slipping a bit and not as physical
43.	Tony Gonzalez TE, Chiefs	After 10 years: 721 catches, two games missed
44.	Casey Hampton DT, Steelers	Space eater frees LBs to make plays
45.	Nnamdi Asomugha CB, Raiders	Breakout '06: 8 INTs, 11 passes defensed
46.	Marcus McNeill T, Chargers	Had best rookie season for NFL tackle in years
47.	Rashean Mathis CB, Jaguars	Toughest cover guy Manning faces
48.	Chad Johnson WR, Bengals	Total receiving yards last four years: 5,430
49.	Nate Clements CB, 49ers	Not worth $80 mil, but a top cover man
50.	Shawn Andrews G, Eagles	Best run-blocking year of any guard in '06
51.	Shaun Phillips LB, Chargers	Fine speed-rush bookend for Merriman
52.	John Henderson DT, Jaguars	325 immovable pounds
53.	Bart Scott LB, Ravens	Ferocity, speed of Ray Lewis, circa 2000
54.	Pat Williams DT, Vikings	Mike Tomlin saved his career in '06
55.	Brian Dawkins FS, Eagles	Would be higher if he were younger than 33
56.	Terrell Suggs LB, Ravens	Will have a 20-sack season soon
57.	Willie Anderson T, Bengals	Road grader has 112 straight starts
58.	Larry Fitzgerald WR, Cardinals	Parcells's pick for best WR in NFL
59.	Todd Heap TE, Ravens	Just 12 fewer catches than Gates in '05-06
60.	Leonard Little DE, Rams	More '06 sacks and hurries than even J. Taylor
61.	Trevor Pryce DE, Ravens	Makes Scott and Suggs premier players
62.	DeMarcus Ware LB, Cowboys	Phillips could make him another Merriman
63.	Calvin Johnson WR, Lions	Too high on this list Don't bet against him
64.	Charles Grant DE, Saints	Deservedly got Dwight Freeney money
65.	Derrick Burgess DE, Raiders	Has 27 sacks over the last two years
66.	Orlando Pace T, Rams	Strong again after tearing triceps
67.	Alan Faneca G, Steelers	Will be great in a salary-drive season
68.	Reggie Wayne WR, Colts	May have bigger impact than Harrison
69.	Devin Hester WR-KR, Bears	Wowseven TDs in 85 touches last year
70.	Keith Bulluck LB, Titans	Nerve center of a rebuilding defense
71.	Frank Gore RB, 49ers	Tiki West with 2,180 total yards in '06
72.	Donovan McNabb QB, Eagles	Vital season; must prove he's not too brittle
73.	Brian Waters G, Chiefs	Lone Ranger after Roaf, Shields retirements
74.	Terence Newman CB, Cowboys	No stats because no one throws his way
75.	Charles Tillman CB, Bears	Fiesty, physical ... best big corner in football
76.	Jason Witten TE, Cowboys	Will blossom under coordinator Jason Garrett
77.	DeMeco Ryans LB, Texans	NFL's second-leading tackler as a rookie
78.	Julian Peterson LB, Seahawks	Speedy and has great versatility
79.	Kris Dielman G, Chargers	His re-signing a godsend for San Diego
80.	Javon Walker WR, Broncos	Speedy life preserver for green Cutler
81.	Kamerion Wimbley LB, Browns	Poor man's McGinest, and on same team
82.	Antonio Pierce LB, Giants	Self-made, productive playmaker
83.	Kelly Gregg DT, Ravens	Greatest overachiever in the league
84.	Maurice Jones-Drew RB, Jaguars	What a sick '06: 244 touches, 16 TDs
85.	Ben Roethlisberger QB, Steelers	Too good for a replay of his lousy '06
86.	Ray Lewis LB, Ravens	80% of classic Ray is still pretty good
87.	Darren Sharper SS, Vikings	Mensa-type secondary leaderand he hits
88.	Chris McAlister CB, Ravens	Must reduce his penalties (16 in '06).
89.	Donald Driver WR, Packers	One fewer catch than Harrison since '04
90.	Roy Williams WR, Lions	A physical 6'3" and a deep threat
91.	Jay Cutler QB, Broncos	Strong arm, but is he accurate enough?
92.	Chad Clifton T, Packers	Allowed only 15 sacks over seven seasons
93.	Osi Umenyiora DE, Giants	Scouts worship him, but injuries dog him
94.	Hines Ward WR, Steelers	Cowher owes his Super Bowl share to this guy
95.	Ronde Barber CB, Bucs	Cover corner with Tiki's physicality
96.	Brian Westbrook RB, Eagles	Stellar six yards per touch in '06
97.	Joseph Addai RB, Colts	First back with 0 starts, 1,000 rushing yards
98.	Logan Mankins G, Patriots	Better than guards who just got $7 million a year
99.	Matt Leinart QB, Cardinals	Too good at USC to not become a solid pro
100.	Alge Crumpler TE, Falcons	Sure to be Harrington's security blanket

Suntan Superman · 08-30-2007, 01:14 AM

he contradicts himself about 90 times in that. wth.

Dr. Giganto · 08-30-2007, 09:08 AM

as soon as I saw the titel fo this thread I said "Oh, dear..."

Then I realized I said the words "Oh, dear..." and I punched myself in the face for sounding like an 80-year old woman

Slimdust · 08-30-2007, 09:17 AM

what a idiot. How does this guy even have his job? I know it would be hard to put together this sort of list, but still, I bet freak or Tom Dogg could do a MUCH better job.

Simon · 08-30-2007, 09:40 AM

Reggie Bush is better than Steven Jackson? hahaha

I usually like Peter King, but this list is for the birds.

I edited in the top 100.

Slimdust · 08-30-2007, 09:51 AM

Terence Newman CB, Cowboys No stats because no one throws his way.

Probably the smartest thing he has ever said.

Freak · 08-30-2007, 12:14 PM

Thanks for editing it, Danny. I should have done that before.

Here are some of my personal favourites:

Reggie Bush at #19, ahead of Steven Jackson (#30), Larry Johnson (#34) and Frank Gore (#71)
Richard Seymour rated only FIFTH-best at his position
Devin Hester at #69 ahead of guys who actually score AND gain yards (see: Frank Gore)
Calvin Johnson ahead of Roy Williams (also ahead of Owens, Wayne, Ward, etc.)
WILLIE PARKER IS AT #173

Ah, there's so many more...

Blitzkrieg · 08-30-2007, 12:19 PM

what a joke. I've wondered for years how this guy is still working on the mag. Even Jason Taylor in the top 5 is a huge stretch.. there's many more valuable players out there then him.

Slimdust · 08-30-2007, 12:26 PM

ya, and also Julius Peppers. Peppers is amazing, but top 5 in the nfl? I guess he could be but it might be a little of a stretch..

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