Our list of the 100 greatest players in NFL history
In conjunction with the NFL’s 100th season celebration, 19 current and former reporters across the Paste BN Sports Network were asked to compile a list ranking the 100 greatest players in pro football history.
The month-long unveiling of the epic greatest-ever list concluded Wednesday with the release of the top 10 players in NFL history.
Who was No. 1? Six-time Super Bowl-winner Tom Brady? The greatest wide receiver ever, Jerry Rice? The last defensive player to win the league's MVP award, Lawrence Taylor?
THE FULL LIST: TOP 100 GREATEST NFL PLAYERS OF ALL TIME
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Opinion: Why Brown isn't among greats
Why Jim Brown is not on my list: The Cleveland Browns icon appeared in the top 10 of our countdown. However, Christine Brennan left him off the ballot because, as she writes, his off-the-field statistics outweigh those he attained on-the-field.
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#NFL100: More epic countdowns
From the best players ever for each team, to the best and worst teams of all time, here are more lists that likely will spark more debate:
- Greatest players ever for every team: The Paste BN Sports Network unveils the best players for each NFL team.
- 100 greatest teams in league history: 1962 Green Bay Packers. 1972 Miami Dolphins. 1985 Chicago Bears. 1994 San Francisco 49ers. 1999 St. Louis Rams. 2013 Seattle Seahawks. 1920 Akron Pros. Which is the greatest ever?
- 100 worst teams in league history: 1976 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 2008 Detroit Lions. 2017 Cleveland Browns. 1944 Card-Pitt. 1920 Muncie Flyers. Which team set the all-time low?
- Greatest players ever by jersey number: From No. 00 Jim Otto to No. 99 J.J. Watt, these are the best players at 100 different uniform numbers.
- Greatest players from HBCU programs: The HBCU schools have a storied history and have produced many Pro Football Hall of Famers. These are the 100 greatest NFL players from HBCU programs.
- 100 biggest draft busts ever: The NFL draft has an extensive history of top picks who would only be remembered as busts.
- NFL's best and worst uniforms ever: Throughout the NFL's history, there have been some fantastic uniforms, and there are some that have been widely scorned.
- The best NFL broadcasters of all time: From John Madden to Joe Buck, here are the 50 greatest NFL broadcasters.
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