Espn- New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is this season's Most Valuable Player, so it stands to reason that he would top our rankings of the Super Bowl XLII participants. But what about the other 105 players who are expected to suit up Feb. 3 in Glendale, Ariz.? Who follows Brady? And who's No. 106?
In determining our rankings, we took into consideration the player's current performance, as well as his play throughout the season. A player's special teams contribution also influenced our decision.
The process was very difficult, and we had to make some tough calls. Whether you agree or disagree, feel free to let us know.
In determining our rankings, we took into consideration the player's current performance, as well as his play throughout the season. A player's special teams contribution also influenced our decision.
The process was very difficult, and we had to make some tough calls. Whether you agree or disagree, feel free to let us know.
1. QB Tom Brady -- PatriotsBrady is without question the best quarterback in the NFL and is arguably the most outstanding player going into Super Bowl XLII.
2. WR Randy Moss -- PatriotsMoss is coming off a historic regular season, and every defense has to game plan around him.
3. DE Osi Umenyiora -- GiantsHe was one of the toughest defensive ends to block this season. His combination of size, strength and athleticism draws many double-teams.
4. DE Richard Seymour -- PatriotsHe is a big, physical force inside, but his stats don't really reflect his importance.
5. DE Michael Strahan -- GiantsStrahan had an outstanding season as a run-stopper and pass-rusher. Plus, he still has great quickness off the edge.
6. WR Plaxico Burress -- GiantsHis great athleticism and size make him difficult to cover. The Patriots likely will put extra defenders on him in the Super Bowl.
7. OG Logan Mankins -- PatriotsMankins sets the tempo while putting pressure on defensive fronts with tenacity and strength.
8. CB Asante Samuel -- PatriotsSamuel has excellent quickness, tremendous ball skills and an outstanding ability to react well out of zone coverage.
9. LB Mike Vrabel -- PatriotsHe is one of the most versatile players in the NFL. His instincts, short-area quickness and toughness make him tough to game plan for.
10. OG Chris Snee -- GiantsSnee is an effective interior lineman who has the grit and strength to set the tempo in the trenches.
2. WR Randy Moss -- PatriotsMoss is coming off a historic regular season, and every defense has to game plan around him.
3. DE Osi Umenyiora -- GiantsHe was one of the toughest defensive ends to block this season. His combination of size, strength and athleticism draws many double-teams.
4. DE Richard Seymour -- PatriotsHe is a big, physical force inside, but his stats don't really reflect his importance.
5. DE Michael Strahan -- GiantsStrahan had an outstanding season as a run-stopper and pass-rusher. Plus, he still has great quickness off the edge.
6. WR Plaxico Burress -- GiantsHis great athleticism and size make him difficult to cover. The Patriots likely will put extra defenders on him in the Super Bowl.
7. OG Logan Mankins -- PatriotsMankins sets the tempo while putting pressure on defensive fronts with tenacity and strength.
8. CB Asante Samuel -- PatriotsSamuel has excellent quickness, tremendous ball skills and an outstanding ability to react well out of zone coverage.
9. LB Mike Vrabel -- PatriotsHe is one of the most versatile players in the NFL. His instincts, short-area quickness and toughness make him tough to game plan for.
10. OG Chris Snee -- GiantsSnee is an effective interior lineman who has the grit and strength to set the tempo in the trenches.
SKIP A FEW....
100. QB Jared Lorenzen -- GiantsAs third-string quarterbacks go, Lorenzen is fine, but he never has shown he can be someone New York can win with.
101. RB Danny Ware -- GiantsWare was a late addition to a Giants team that is loaded at the position. He should be used only on special teams.
102. TE Jerome Collins -- GiantsHe is a blocking tight end with size and got his shot due only to Shockey's injury.
103. NT Manny Wright -- GiantsWright has ability. He entered the league through the supplemental draft as a Miami Dolphin, but he has continually disappointed.
104. QB Matt Gutierrez -- PatriotsThe Patriots' third-string signal-caller is a big-time project, but he has shown little to date.
105. TE Stephen Spach -- PatriotsHe is a second-year, third-string tight end who could very well luck into a Super Bowl ring.
106. CB Antwain Spann -- PatriotsHe is buried on the depth chart but had one tackle in the regular season. Ironically, it was against the Giants in Week 17.
101. RB Danny Ware -- GiantsWare was a late addition to a Giants team that is loaded at the position. He should be used only on special teams.
102. TE Jerome Collins -- GiantsHe is a blocking tight end with size and got his shot due only to Shockey's injury.
103. NT Manny Wright -- GiantsWright has ability. He entered the league through the supplemental draft as a Miami Dolphin, but he has continually disappointed.
104. QB Matt Gutierrez -- PatriotsThe Patriots' third-string signal-caller is a big-time project, but he has shown little to date.
105. TE Stephen Spach -- PatriotsHe is a second-year, third-string tight end who could very well luck into a Super Bowl ring.
106. CB Antwain Spann -- PatriotsHe is buried on the depth chart but had one tackle in the regular season. Ironically, it was against the Giants in Week 17.
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