Top 50 Players of the NFL
per Sportsline
22. Reggie Wayne, WR,
Indianapolis Colts: When Marvin Harrison
was out last season, Wayne emerged as the team's
go-to receiver. The guess here is that is that it
stays that way. He's a true star now.
23. Ed Reed, S, Baltimore Ravens: He
is the prototype modern safety: rangy and can still
tackle. He is what safeties like Roy Williams wish they
could be.
26. Andre Johnson, WR, Houston Texans:
Injuries limited him last season, but Johnson is one of
the best when he's on the field. The Texans were a
different team without him last season.
41. Vince Wilfork, DT, New England
Patriots: He was the best front-seven player
on the Pats defense last season. He's a load in the
middle. Moving him off the ball is tough for any
center.
44. Kellen Winslow, TE, Cleveland
Browns: He has emerged as one of the rising
stars for a rising team. His ability to stretch the
defense is vital to the Cleveland offense.
50. Devin Hester, KR, Chicago Bears: I
don't normally put return men on these lists, but this
guy has earned it. It will be interesting to see how
long he can maintain it.
(cbs.sportsline.com)