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spt_Pre_All_Pro[i-1].body = "Tom Brady, LaDainian Tomlinson, Randy Moss and Terrell Owens. Nothing surprising about names like those on the preseason All-NFL team. However, keep your eyes on studs like Mario Williams, Patrick Willis and Antonio Cromartie, newcomers to our All-NFL team who could remain there for years to come.
Click at left for a look at the top players at each position heading into the 2008 season.";
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Tom Brady, New England
Normally we would debate long and hard between Brady and Peyton Manning, but the Colts quarterback is coming off knee surgery and may take a few games to get back to his normal flawless self. Brady gets the call because of his strong arm, brilliant leadership ability and impeccable timing.";
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Adrian Peterson, Minnesota
This is Peterson’s time. All he needs is a somewhat productive season from quarterback Tarvaris Jackson and Peterson could run for 1,800-to-2,000 yards. Peterson has rare speed and explosiveness and he combines those attributes with superior instincts. Peterson has the ability to set up a tackler with his stop-and-go moves and almost never goes down on the first hit. He is also a very good pass receiver.";
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LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego
It’s not as if he needed the extra inspiration, but Tomlinson has a chip on his shoulder this season after hearing whispers about why he was barely able to contribute in postseason games against Indianapolis and New England last season. Tomlinson is the best all-around player in the game and deserves to be put in the same category as the late Walter Payton. A great power runner with the speed to run away from tacklers, he can knock out defenders with his stiff arm and is a brilliant receiver.";
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Randy Moss, New England
So you thought Moss had lost it prior to last season after a couple of ordinary seasons in Oakland? All he did was have one of the best seasons ever at the position. The motivated Moss went up and got the ball every week. His record 23 TD receptions gave New England a dominant offense and he is prepared for another explosive year. He is too big, too fast and too strong to be stopped on the deep ball.";
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Terrell Owens, Dallas
Owens should be on the downhill portion of his career because he will be 35 years old this season. However, he is coming off a year in which he averaged a career-best 16.7 yards per catch and is in superb condition. Owens may drop more passes than you would like – 10 last season – but he has eye-catching run after the catch ability and is almost impossible to bring down once he gets in full flight in the open.";
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Antonio Gates, San Diego
One of the toughest calls to make since the position is so loaded at the top. Gates gets the edge over Tony Gonzalez, Kellen Winslow and Jason Witten because he is such a devastating third-down receiver and has special abilities when in the redzone (9 TD catches last year).";
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Jason Peters, Buffalo
He may be hidden away up in Buffalo, but all the league’s scouts recognize that Peters is the league’s next star at the tackle position. He has great quickness and aggressiveness and his technique is that of a seasoned pro. Peters is 340 pounds of destructive energy and is the reason that Buffalo may be able to take a step up this season.";
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Jammal Brown, New Orleans
Calf injuries slowed Brown a bit last season but when he was healthy he looked great. The Saint offense should be able to showcase his immense talent. He is powerful and quick and the addition of tight end Jeremy Shockey should give the Saints more versatility than it has had in the past. Brown’s strength and athleticism should allow him to be an elite player this season.";
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Steve Hutchinson, Minnesota
When Hutchinson was in Seattle, Shaun Alexander was the best running back in the league. With Hutchinson in Minnesota, Adrian Peterson has every opportunity to claim that title. Hutchinson is an excellent technician who dominates as a run blocker, but his greatest asset is his leadership ability. He won’t allow his linemates to take a down off and pushes everyone on the team to get better.";
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Shawn Andrews, Philadelphia
A monster of a blocker at 6-4 and 333 pounds, Andrews has improved each of his first four season and dominates nearly every week. He could easily play outside at tackle, but his ability to punch holes in the defense makes life much easier for RB Brian Westbrook. One of the best interior blockers in the game.";
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Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis
He gets a strong challenge from Andre Gurode of the Cowboys, but Saturday’s steadiness and consistency makes him one of the Colts’ most consistent players on Sunday (ugh). Saturday knows how to make the right line calls and is a great pass blocker who always gives Peyton Manning a near-perfect shotgun snap.";
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Mario Williams, Houston
Williams' first two years have been a coming out party. He looked confused during the first half of his rookie season but has gotten better each week since and is now a monster. The speed is eye-catching when Williams rushes the quarterback from the outside, but he is tough against the run and has monster strength.";
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Richard Seymour, New England
Seymour won’t come up with the big sack totals of Jared Allen or Aaron Kampman, but he is the best player on the Patriots’ defense and comes up with his best plays when the game is on the line. He has great recognition and can ruin a play with his ability to get into the backfield.";
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Kevin Williams, Minnesota
Along with fellow DT Pat Williams, the Vikings interior defensive linemen punish opposing blockers. Kevin Williams is a killer against the run who has the quick moves needed to get into the backfield and wreak havoc on the passer. His sack total slipped to 3.0 last year but he has the first-step quickness to double his total this year.";
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Albert Haynesworth, Tennessee
Haynesworth was an unstoppable 325-pound bull a year ago for the Titans and he should have all the motivation he needs this season because he will be a free agent at the end of the year. He had 6.0 sacks last year and seemed to live in the opponents’ backfield. Haynesworth had problems with his temper and reckless behavior earlier in his career but he’s all business now.";
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Merriman is not Lawrence Taylor coming around the corner but he’s a double-digit sack machine who is productive and motivated. Merriman may have a wide receiver’s ego – he loves the attention – but his play is spectacular. The only knock is a lack of consistency but it’s an issue that Merriman can work on and improve.";
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DeMarcus Ware, Dallas
While most of the glamour players are on the offensive side of the ball for the Cowboys, Ware is the glue that holds the defense together. He has a commanding presence on the field, can get after the quarterback and is outstanding against the run. Those who follow the Cowboys closely say that the 2008 season should be his best ever.";
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Patrick Willis, San Francisco
Working under Hall of Famer Mike Singletary, Willis is still learning the finer points of the game as he goes into his second season but he is a playmaking machine who is fueled by a hunger to be the best. He led the league in tackles as a rookie and there’s no reason to think he won’t do that again this year. He may not give up his first-team All-Pro slot for the next 10 years.";
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Antonio Cromartie, San Diego
He started just eight games last year, but Cromartie finished the season with 10 interceptions. Great catch-up speed and long arms allow him to deflect or intercept passes that other defensive backs would not get to. He is a fearless player who wants the ball thrown at him when the game is on the line.";
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Asante Samuel, Philadelphia
The Patriots’ loss is the Eagles’ gain. Samuel is instinctive and has outstanding ball skills. He played a lot of zone defense with the Patriots but will be more than up to the challenge of playing man-to-man for the Eagles. Samuel does not have the athletic skill of a Cromartie or a Champ Bailey but he is a great football player who can dominate a game.";
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Ed Reed, Baltimore
While he is not coming off of his best season and he will turn 30 in September, Reed is capable of getting back to his top form. He deserves to be recognized with the great safeties in the game’s history because he is so tough, instinctive and productive. He had 13 passes defensed and 7 picks in a less-than-stellar year and look for even more this season.";
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Adrian Wilson, Arizona
A 230-pound missile who gives the Cardinals a presence on defense. Wilson is a punishing tackler, who also does a fine job in coverage for such a heavyweight. When healthy (he had an Achilles injury last year) he is a dominating force for head coach Ken Whisenhunt. He is motivated to show that he is the best safety in the game.";
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Rob Bironas, Tennessee
Perhaps the most unknown player on this team, Bironas was 35-of-39 on FG attempts last season including 4-of-5 on attempts of 50 or more yards. He made a 56-yarder last year and is very consistent for an offense that has struggled so much of the time.";
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Shane Lechler, Oakland
It’s hard to find fault with the Raiders’ punter who bombed them out last season to the tune of 49.1 yards per punt and led the league with a net average of 41.1 yards. Lechler put 25 inside the 20 and did not have one blocked last season.";
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Devin Hester, Chicago
This would be an easy call if the Bears did not plan on making Hester a big-time receiver this season. While it seems an obvious move because of Hester’s speed, it will take something away from the return game if Hester is not out there on a regular basis. Even as a part-timer though, Hester is special.";
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