RealScouts, Sporting News’ team of former nfl scouts, projects the 25 players it expects to be most dominant in the upcoming season.
It’s important to understand a couple of things. First, there are only 25 players on the list. By the time injury replacements were named, 97 players qualified for the Pro Bowl last season. So RealScouts had to skim the cream of the cream. Second, the overall list represents the 25 players they expect to be the best in 2009. In other words, it’s a projection, not a salute to the past. the best nfl players 2009
1. Peyton Manning, QB, Colts. His football IQ is unmatched. He’s remarkably accurate, the ultimate competitor and indispensable.
2. Adrian Peterson, RB, Vikings. He already is the NFL’s best runner, and coaches say they’ll finally throw him the ball this year.
3. Tom Brady, QB, Patriots. Brady and the Patriots feel like their ‘08 season was taken from them. He’s healthy, and it’s payback time.
4. DeMarcus Ware, OLB, Cowboys. He is a game-changer — an elite pass rusher with a stunning combination of size, speed, strength and agility.
5. Larry Fitzgerald, WR, Cardinals. His postseason run is the stuff little boys and grown men dream about.
6. James Harrison, OLB, Steelers. His biggest plays come as a pass rusher, but he does everything well. A complete and dominant player, Harrison wants to prove ‘08 was no fluke
7. Ed Reed, S, Ravens. An instinctive ballhawk, Reed is a future Hall of Famer and will continue to flourish in a system that won’t change with the departure of Rex Ryan.
8. Andre Johnson, WR, Texans. He was unstoppable when the Texans had no one else to stop. With improved depth at wideout and the emergence of RB Steve Slaton and TE Owen Daniels, Johnson could move up the list.
9. Troy Polamalu, S, Steelers. The catalyst for the Steelers’ Super Bowl runs, he is tough, smart, instinctive and versatile.
10. Reggie Wayne, WR, Colts. He has been the Colts’ go-to guy for a couple of years, a guy who can make something special happen on every touch. Marvin Harrison’s departure won’t have an impact.

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