The Top 100: Players of 2012

Eagle's nest

Michael Vick found his spot in the Top 100 Players of 2012 on Wednesday. Find out where he landed. Read

Featured Headlines

  1. Around the League

    Umenyiora sorry for Mother's Day jab at McCoy

    Osi Umenyiora on Thursday apologized for the "Happy Mothers Day" tweet he directed at LeSean McCoy on Sunday after his words drew the ire of a female sports reporter. Read

  2. Around The League

    Forbes' top paid coaches list is a joke

    Forbes says that Patriots coach Belichick is the highest paid coaches in sports list for 2012 -- not surprising. But the thing is, Forbes doesn't actually know how much money Belichick makes. No one does. Read

  3. Around The League

    Draft day gamble pays off

    Seattle safety Early Thomas joined fellow Seahawk Marshawn Lynch on the "Top 100: Players of 2012" rankings, checking in at No. 66. A draft surprise from 2010, watch for his star rise. Read

  4. Giants: Coughlin extension 'sooner rather than later'

    It is expected the New York Giants and head coach Tom Coughlin will hammer out a contract extension "sooner rather than later," team co-owner John Mara said Wednesday. Read

  5. Montana's son Nate transfers

    The son of Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana will transfer to West Virginia Wesleyan, according to head coach Jonas Jackson. Read

  6. Around the League

    Chargers' Rivers, Eagles' Vick fall in 'Top 100'

    Chargers QB Philip Rivers and Eagles QB Mike Vick dropped in "The Top 100: Players of 2012" after disappointing 2011 seasons. Gregg Rosenthal writes that their rankings were still generous. Read

  7. Showing off their stuff

    After the members of the Super Bowl-winning New York Giants received their rings, they let their prized new possessions shine -- on Twitter. Read

  8. Analysis

    Top 10 players under 25

    Some of the best players in the NFL are also the youngest. Daniel Jeremiah lists his top 10 players under the age of 25, including the tight end he considers to be the best in the league: Rob Gronkowski. Read

  9. Top 100: Justin Tuck reacts

    Giants DE Justin Tuck flashes his Super Bowl rings and shares his thoughts on being voted No. 62 on "The Top 100: Players of 2012." Watch
  10. Around The League

    Jets' Revis: Tebow 'born leader'

    Darrelle Revis and the rest of the Jets have caught Tebowmania. That's the only explanation for Revis fawning over Tebow's presence in the locker room -- and the lunch room. Read

  11. Can Raiders reduce penalties and win AFC West?

    The Raiders set an NFL record for penalties last year; can they cut the number down in 2012 and win their division? Our experts debate. Watch
  12. Podcast

    What happened to Rivers and Vick?

    Philip Rivers and Michael Vick took a steep drop in the latest edition of "The Top 100: Players of 2012." Dave Dameshek and Adam Rank explain why and have a look at the other players ranked 61-70. Listen

  13. Dancing with the (NFL) stars

    Donald Driver and dance partner Peta Murgatroyd advanced to the finals of ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" this week, but he's hardly the first NFL star to take a turn on the show. Have a look. Read

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  15. Around The League

    Super size him

    Joe McKnight has had his struggles with conditioning. He's been working on his diet and trying to eat better, but that just hasn't paid off. Mainly because he's been eating "a lot of McDonald's." Read

  16. Around The League

    Scott asks QB for baptism

    The media has certainly embraced Tebowmania in New York, but lineback Bart Scott is accepting Tim Tebow into his life in unique fashion, asking for a baptism from the Jets free agent quarterback. Read

  17. Around the League

    T.O. to Oakland?

    Long before Plaxico Burress declared his interest in playing for the Oakland Raiders, rumors flew of another aging star closing in on the team's young corps of wideouts. Read

  18. I was eating healthy, but the majority of time I was eating bad. I wasn't eating all the right stuff ... Like Tim Tebow.

    - Jets RB Joe McKnight, detailing how he gained 16 pounds by eating McDonald's.

    Jets RB Joe McKnight
  19. Around the League

    Driver makes 'DWTS' finals

    Donald Driver has beaten the odds and now has made the final round of ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars'. Around the League breaks down what you need to know about Driver's final dance off. Read

  20. Fans' Choice

    Pick a Super Bowl to watch

    The five most recent Super Bowl games are up to be voted on by fans. Check out the options, select your favorite, then see if it airs May 19 on NFL Network. Read

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Young guns

Young guns

The future of the NFL is its young stars, and fortunately there's a lot of them in the pipeline. See Daniel Jeremiah's list of top 10 players under age 25.
You make the call

You make the call

Which quarterback deserves to be higher on the "Top 100"? Cast your vote and tune in to NFL Network at 8 p.m. ET Wednesday to see the results.

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