Is Andre Johnson the best player in the NFL?

Dec/19/08 08:30 AM Filed in: Andre Johnson
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I say he is.

Of course, thanks to the unique skills required per position, and the varying duties per team it is impossible to definitively determine the best player in the league.

"There are a lot of people with a lot of talent," Johnson said. "I don't know if you can say there is a best player in the NFL, and just pick one guy."
Yes I can. I'm The King.

(On a side note, what's up with Sean Combs proclaiming he is The King with a new fragrance? Though it is expected to top $100 million in sales next year, The King won't get a cut, and worse, this fragrance reviewer — yeah that's his job — panned the cologne.)

Johnson is big, fast and strong, with excellent hands, the will to go across the middle and he is a superb route runner who positions himself to make throws in his direction easier for his quarterback. He is also a very smart player and a great teammate.

All of that makes him the best receiver in the league.

Is he the best player too?

Johnson has no problem saying he is the best receiver in the league.

There would be something wrong with a top player if he didn't think he was the best at his position, though Johnson said he didn't feel comfortable saying he was the best until his performance matched his confidence.

That has happened this season.

Johnson says Ed Reed, Troy Polamalu, Randy Moss and Larry Fitzgerald are at the top of his "best in the league" list.

ESPN's Chris Carter says Adrian Peterson is the best player in the NFL.

My top 20 NFL players this season (in alphabetical order):
Nnamdi Asomugha, Fitzgerald, Albert Haynesworth, Steve Hutchinson, Walter Jones, Andre Johnson, Ray Lewis, Peyton Manning, Polamalu, Adrian Peterson, Joey Porter, Ed Reed, Shaun Rogers, Bob Sanders, DeMarcus Ware, Brian Westbrook, Wes Welker, Jason Witten, Mario Williams and Patrick Willis.

Just missed the cut: Anquan Boldin, James Harrison, Randy Moss and Reggie Wayne.

Automatics on injured reserve: Tom Brady and Shawne Merriman.

(chron.com)