Best Receivers in N.F.L: The Top 10 List

Rockmolder
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15 years ago

Best Receivers in N.F.L: The Top 10 List

By ANDY BENOIT

Friendly Disclaimer: The following list is influenced largely - but not strictly - by film study of all 32 teams from the 2009 season. It is not a prediction for the 2010 season, though the future isnt ignored. Stats werent acknowledged, but players with poor numbers generally dont make top 10 lists anyway. Vague enough for you? Top 10 lists tend to be. Thats why most of you will have no trouble finding some disagreement with what youre about to read.

10. Santonio Holmes, Jets

The most deceptive route runner in the league. Also elevates his play in crucial moments.

9. Chad Ochocinco, Cincinnati Bengals

Still gets in and out of his breaks with stunning efficiency.

8. DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia Eagles

The most dynamic playmaker at his position.

7. Roddy White, Atlanta Falcons

Each of the last three years, he has evolved as an all-around receiver without compromising his downfield explosiveness.

6. Steve Smith, Carolina Panthers

Shiftiness, quickness, hops and surprising strength might make him the games toughest man-cover.

5. Brandon Marshall, Denver Broncos

Imagine if he had maturity.

4. Calvin Johnson, Detroit Lions

Perhaps the games most gifted athlete. HIs up-and-down productivity is a result of squalid surroundings.

3. Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals

Hones his craft like a Cris Carter or a Jerry Rice. Seems to alchemically turn weaknesses into strengths.

2. Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis Colts

Might be the most fundamentally sound player in the game.

1. Andre Johnson, Houston Texans

Strong enough to dominate as a possession receiver inside, fast enough to destroy defenses with big plays outside.

Wait, What About.

Wes Welker, New England Patriots

Certainly Top 10, but lets see how he recovers from knee surgery.

Randy Moss, New England Patriots

As a deep ball threat, hes the greatest of all time. But the rest of it? Hes average at best.

Vincent Jackson, San Diego Chargers

Can be as good as anyone on the Top 10, but doesnt quite have the week-to-week consistency.

Hines Ward, Pittsburgh Steelers

Top 10 of his generation? Yes. Top 10 right now? Close, but not quite.

Greg Jennings, Donald Driver, Green Bay Packers

Perhaps the best tandem in the game, but a little too system-oriented for Top 10.

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alharrisdude31
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15 years ago

system orientated?

my small vocabulary doesnt understand

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djcubez
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15 years ago

Give Jennings another year or two doing what he's done and he'll crack these lists. I don't really disagree with him not being on there.

Packers_Finland
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15 years ago

I actually like that list.

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Dulak
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15 years ago

see the 'problem' with greenbay is we have too many good receivers to throw too :)

got to like it thou ...

porky88
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15 years ago

Holmes and Jackson don't belong on the list.

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Yerko
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15 years ago

Pretty good list, but I seriously would have added Jennings in there over Holmes or Jackson...trying not to be a homer here.

Zero2Cool
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15 years ago

Holmes and Jackson don't belong on the list.

"porky88" wrote:

Yeah right, Holmes isn't system oriented but Jennings is?

I'd throw Jennings in there over either of them, although I do like Jackson.

dhazer
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15 years ago

Holmes and Jackson don't belong on the list.

"Zero2Cool" wrote:

Yeah right, Holmes isn't system oriented but Jennings is?

I'd throw Jennings in there over either of them, although I do like Jackson.

"porky88" wrote:

People seem to forget both Holmes and Jackson also return kicks and run reverses. To be honest I didn't feel like Jennings stood out above many last year. Seemed like Driver was getting the ball when we needed the big play.

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TheEngineer
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15 years ago

#10

Holmes and Jackson don't belong on the list.

"dhazer" wrote:

Yeah right, Holmes isn't system oriented but Jennings is?

I'd throw Jennings in there over either of them, although I do like Jackson.

"Zero2Cool" wrote:

"porky88" wrote:

I'm with dhazer on this one. Jennings, although solid, just didn't seem as memorable last season. Probably because he was double teamed more last season after his 'breakout' season in 08, and Driver got his groove back. I'll bet this season it'll be Finley who regresses a bit and both Jennings and Driver light it up again.

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