Analysis: He's big, strong and corners can't handle him in single coverage. If Matt Schaub stays healthy, his numbers should be huge.
1. Andre Johnson, Texans Comment: Big, fast, great hands, precise routes, and he does not have a pro bowler lining up with him on offense, let alone across from him at the other wide out position. He posts huge numbers and its a shame he does not get more national attention.
Analysis: His playoff run stamped him as one of the top two receivers in the league. He's only scratching his potential.
2. Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals Comment: He has great hands and leaping ability. He also has underrated speed and quickness. Out of all the receivers in the game today, he probably has the best "feel" for the game which allows him to get himself in position to make a ton of catches.
Analysis: With Tom Brady back, his numbers should skyrocket. He can still run by defensive backs.
3. Calvin Johnson, Lions Comment: Freakish athlete with his combination of speed, strength and size. If he played for a real NFL team, he might challenge for the top spot.
Analysis: As the only true threat in the passing game, he sees way too many doubles and still puts up big numbers. Imagine if he had help.
4. Randy Moss, Patriots Comment: This man is an endzone magnet and last time I checked, you have to outscore your opponent to get a win and no other receiver finds the end zone more than Randy Moss.
Analysis: He's been the Colts go-to guy the past two seasons and with Marvin Harrison gone, there isn't a doubt. He's undervalued by most.
5. Steve Smith, Panthers Comment: Little man who plays big. He missed two games last year and still posted great numbers despite playing alongside Grandpa Muhammad and having erratic quarterbacking at best.
Analysis: When he's on the field, he puts up huge numbers. The off-the-field stuff is a concern.
6. Reggie Wayne, Colts Comment: Not a flashy diva, but he gets the job done consistently. He doesn't have one trait that wows anyone but he puts everything together consistently better than almost everyone.
Analysis: He had a Pro Bowl season in 2008 and will only gets better as Matt Ryan gets better. He's big and fast.
7. Roddy White, Falcons Comment: He put two good seasons together, the first with a quarterback fiasco and the second with a rookie signal caller. He will only get better as Matt Ryan progresses.
Analysis: Does he benefit from playing with Moss? Sure he does. But he certainly makes the most of it in the slot.
8. Anquan Boldin, Cardinals Comment: I debated with this one for a while. There are times when I think he is better than his teammate, Larry Fitzgerald, but he has had some problems staying on the field which knocks him down. One of the toughest players in the NFL and one of the strongest wide receivers. Very difficult to tackle once he has the ball in his hands.
Analysis: He has his breakout season in 2008 playing with some bad quarterbacks. With Matt Stafford, he will be even better.
9. Brandon Marshall, Broncos Comment: Reminds me of Randy Moss some, and he will be playing that same role for new coach Josh McDaniels, provided his request to be traded is denied.
Analysis: He doesn't run that well, but he's great after the catch. He's a tough guy in the middle of the field.
10. Greg Jennings, Packers Comment: The last spot came down to Jennings or Dwayne Bowe from KC. In the end, I think Jennings has the better team and quarterback and will therefore put up better numbers than Bowe who has to learn a new system. I think that Jennings will improve on his superb numbers from last season.
It was already rediculous that Prisco decided not to put Clinton Portis on his top 10 running backs list. But it is absolutely inexplicable for London Fletcher to not be on his top 10 ILB list. I believe that London Fletcher has the most tackles of anybody in the league since 2003, and his numbers have yet to drop off. He is a top ILB in the league, and I really don't understand
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