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An easy call. Brady was frustrated last season because he did not have the same kind of receivers Peyton Manning had in Indianapolis. Patriots personnel boss Scott Pioli brought in Randy Moss, Wes Welker and Donte Stallworth and Brady responded with the best year by any quarterback.
He had 50 TD passes, just 8 interceptions, completed 398-of-578 passes for 4,806 yards and demonstrated true leadership ability in addition to his remarkable accuracy.";
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The numbers were not quite as memorable as a year ago, but Tomlinson used strength and instincts to lead the league with 1,474 rushing yards.
He had 15 rushing touchdowns and 3 more as a receiver. He catches the ball well, hits like a brick when he blocks and also throws a mean option pass.";
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Despite a knee injury that slowed him during the final four games, Peterson is already among the league’s most dominant players. The rookie ran for 1,341 yards, averaged 5.6 yards per carry and punched the ball into the end zone 12 times.
He added 1 more as a receiver, and while he isn’t an elite player out of the backfield, he clearly has the talent to improve in that area.
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Moss refused to acknowledge the prevailing wisdom from the media that he lost his explosive big-play ability. He proved he was as good as ever, catching 98 passes for 1,493 yards and a mind-boggling 23 touchdowns.
Opponents can slow him down when they decide to blanket him all over the field, but if Brady needs a big play he knows how to find Moss at the most important moments.";
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Wayne has always been a yapper. He regularly got in Peyton Manning’s ear and asked him to get him the ball even though Marvin Harrison had been his primary receiver.
When Harrison hurt his knee, Wayne got his chance. He did not disappoint, catching 104 passes for 1,510 yards and 10 TDs. A healthy Harrison may be more technically sound, but Wayne’s heart and guts make him more dangerous.";
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Witten catches everything thrown his way. While Terrell Owens gets the ink, Witten caught 96 passes for 1,145 yards with 7 touchdowns. He also is an excellent downfield blocker and is not afraid to take on bigger men to spring the Dallas running backs.";
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A no-brainer selection here. Saturday has been the league’s best center the last 4 seasons, but he has had to share those honors with Chicago’s Olin Kreutz. Saturday was finally able to pull ahead of his rival because he rarely makes the errors (poor snaps and costly penalties) that have become a regular part of Kreutz’s game.";
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Adrian Peterson is a stud, but when he is at top speed and runs behind Hutchinson the Vikings rack up the yardage. Hutchinson is tough and nasty with outstanding strength and intelligence. He was a fixture in Seattle and he’s probably even better with the Vikings.";
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Nearly Hutchinson’s equal, Mankins is a great technician who loves to brawl. He punishes opposing defensive linemen and linebackers and studies film so intently that he knows every move his opposite number will make and how to counter it.";
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While he’s starting to show a little wear and tear, Jones is still the game’s best left tackle. He is strong, athletic and has the kind of footwork that could land him an offseason opportunity on “Dancing With the Stars.” Jones has shown he can play in pain battling through a kidney problem and a shoulder injury.";
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The easy pick would be to go with the Patriots’ Matt Light or the Packers’ Marc Tauscher, but Peters is truly deserving. He is an outstanding run blocker who enjoys twisting opposing defensive linemen like pretzels. He’s also one of the better pass protectors and still on the upswing.";
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The Titans were the last team to make the AFC playoffs and that meant they needed an extra push from their special teams. While Vince Young was the headliner, Bironas came through nearly every time head coach Jeff Fisher tapped him on the shoulder. He connected on 35-of-39 FG attempts, including 4-of-5 from 50 yards or more.";
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The best kick returner there is, or ever was. Hester is so far ahead of every other player who has ever returned a punt or kickoff in NFL history that it’s not even a race. After a breakout rookie season with five kick returns for scores, Hester topped that with six this season. Including four on punt returns.";
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As steady as a rock each of the past two seasons. There are defensive ends who play the run better and some record more sacks. However, nobody has Kampman’s well-rounded game. He excels in both areas and knows how to bring the heat (12.0 sacks).";
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Kerney can dominate a game with his outstanding speed rush, he’s an impressive specimen who excels once the ball is snapped. He led the NFC with 14.5 sacks and spins as well as any pass rusher since Bruce Smith.";
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If our All-Pro team used the 3-4 setup the Patriots employ, Wilfork could be joined by teammates Richard Seymour and Ty Warren. Wilfork is a thinking man’s defensive tackle who can shut down the run and also collapse the pocket with a surprising array of moves.";
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Williams is a behemoth who stops the run better than any other defensive lineman. He dominates the interior defense every week and the presence of fellow DT Pat Williams makes it next to impossible to run the ball inside against the Vikings.";
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While Ware can drop into coverage and is a solid tackler, his greatest asset is his tremendous speed when he rushes the passer. He had 14.0 sacks this year and is still getting better.";
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A coach on the field who can still make big plays with the best of them. Vrabel can occasionally be found in the Patriots’ goal-line package on offense, it’s his opportunistic play on defense that makes him stand out. He can drop into coverage, shut down the running game and cause havoc in the backfield. His 12.5 sacks led the Pats’ defense.";
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It was a forgettable year for the 49ers, but very memorable for the dynamic rookie. Benefiting from the tutelage of assistant head coach and Hall of Famer Mike Singletary, Willis led the league with 174 tackles and also had 4 sacks and 2 forced fumbles. ";
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A hold out before the start of the season, the Patriots couldn’t let Samuel miss the season. He’s the Patriots’ best player in the secondary and is a great lockdown corner who should command huge money in the free-agent market. He finished the season with 6 interceptions including 1 returned for an score.";
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In a league of elite athletes, few can compare with Cromartie. He can make leaping interceptions and then return them for huge, momentum-changing plays.
He led the league with 10 interceptions and it was almost all because of his athletic ability. Once he masters the art of coverage, he will have Deion Sanders-like status. ";
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Perhaps the league’s most consistent defensive player. Reed is a top-caliber athlete who has a coach’s knowledge of the game and unmatched instincts. Reed flows to the ball and makes impact plays, finishing the season with 7 interceptions for a disappointing Ravens team.";
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Throw a 6-3, 230-pound running back in front of the onrushing Sanders and watch the carnage. He’s just 5-8 and 206 pounds, but Sanders packs a wallop like Joe Frazier in his prime. He punishes opponents and helps the Colts overcome the mistakes of other defensive players. Tony Dungy calls him “the Eraser.” ";
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Mike Nolan had few areas he could depend on this season, but punting was one of them. Lee led the NFC with an average of 47.3 yards per punt and a net of 41.1 yards per kick. He dropped 42 of his 105 punts inside the opponents 20."; // END editorial data