Jackson Is Only Ram To Make Sporting News Top 100

[r8rh8rmike]

09.09.2009 10:03 am
Jackson is only Ram to make Sporting News Top 100
By Jim Thomas
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Running back Steven Jackson was the only St. Louis Ram to make The Sporting News’ annual list of the top 100 players in the NFL. And he barely cracked the list himself, at No. 96 overall.

Jackson was the eighth-ranked running back on the list, trailing Minnesota’s Adrian Peterson (No. 3), San Diego’s LaDainian Tomilinson (No. 5), Philadelphia’s Brian Westbrook (No. 17), Atlanta’s Michael Turner (No. 42), Washington’s Clinton Portis (No. 43), Tennessee’s Chris Johnson (No. 70), and Pittsburgh’s Willie Parker (No. 77).

Indianapolis QB Peyton Manning was No. 1 on the list. The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings had the most players in the top 100, with seven apiece.

The top 100 was picked by a panel of 106 former players (including 27 Hall of Famers), plus executives, coaches, and other football experts. The panel included Rams general manager Billy Devaney, former Rams offensive line coach Jim Hanifan and Pro Football Hall of Famer and current CBS analyst Dan Dierdorf.

[r8rh8rmike]

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I wouldn't expect to see many Rams on this list, but Jackson the eighth ranked RB and #96 on the list? I'm a little shocked at that.

[txramsfan]

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I was somewhat shocked Atogwe isn't on here anywhere

[RamsInfiniti]

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Pathetic that Jackson is 96. No way Atogwe should be left off that list ...

And I just saw this!!!!

MICHAEL VICK #88 ....

I've always had distain towards SI. I'll never go to their site again, that's just pathetic ...

[r8rh8rmike]

Re: Jackson Is Only Ram To Make Sporting News Top 100

I was somewhat shocked Atogwe isn't on here anywhere

Me too, but when Jackson barely makes the list, O.J. doesn't really have a chance.

Here's the complete list, strange to say the least.

SN's TOP 100
1. Peyton Manning, QB, Colts
2. Tom Brady, QB, Patriots
3. Adrian Peterson, RB, Vikings
4. Larry Fitzgerald, WR, Cardinals
5. LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, Chargers
6. Albert Haynesworth, DT, Redskins
7. Ed Reed, S, Ravens
8. Randy Moss, WR, Patriots
9. Troy Polamalu, S, Steelers
10. Tony Gonzalez, TE, Falcons
11. Ray Lewis, ILB, Ravens
12. Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Steelers
13. Dwight Freeney, DE, Colts
14. Steve Hutchinson, G, Vikings
15. DeMarcus Ware, OLB, Cowboys
16. Julius Peppers, DE, Panthers
17. Brian Westbrook, RB, Eagles
18. Drew Brees, QB, Saints
19. James Harrison, OLB, Steelers
20. Nnamdi Asomugha, CB, Raiders
21. Jared Allen, DE, Vikings
22. Donovan McNabb, QB, Eagles
23. Andre Johnson, WR, Texans
24. Steve Smith, WR, Panthers
25. Kurt Warner, QB, Cardinals
26. Champ Bailey, CB, Broncos
27. Shawne Merriman, OLB, Chargers
28. Osi Umenyiora, DE, Giants
29. Walter Jones, OT, Seahawks
30. Kevin Williams, DT, Vikings
31. Anquan Boldin, WR, Cardinals
32. Antonio Gates, TE, Chargers
33. Terrell Owens, WR, Bills
34. Alan Faneca, G, Jets
35. Patrick Willis, ILB, *****
36. Mario Williams, DE, Texans
37. Jeff Saturday, C, Colts
38. Jason Witten, TE, Cowboys
39. Brian Dawkins, S, Broncos
40. Matt Birk, C, Ravens
41. Joe Thomas, OT, Browns
42. Michael Turner, RB, Falcons
43. Clinton Portis, RB, Redskins
44. Bob Sanders, S, Colts
45. Terrell Suggs, OLB, Ravens
46. Justin Tuck, DE, Giants
47. Pat Williams, DT, Vikings
48. Joey Porter, OLB, Dolphins
49. Reggie Wayne, WR, Colts
50. Eli Manning, QB, Giants
51. Brett Favre, QB, Vikings
52. Asante Samuel, CB, Eagles
53. Chris Snee, G, Giants
54. Philip Rivers, QB, Chargers
55. Jordan Gross, OT, Panthers
56. Charles Woodson, CB, Packers
57. Lance Briggs, OLB, Bears
58. Tommie Harris, DT, Bears
59. Antonio Cromartie, CB, Chargers
60. Jammal Brown, OT, Saints
61. Brian Urlacher, MLB, Bears
62. Matt Light, OT, Patriots
63. Matt Ryan, QB, Falcons
64. James Farrior, ILB, Steelers
65. Vince Wilfork, NT, Patriots
66. Adrian Wilson, S, Cardinals
67. Lofa Tatupu, MLB, Seahawks
68. Jay Cutler, QB, Bears
69. Kris Jenkins, NT, Jets
70. Chris Johnson, RB, Titans
71. Shaun Rogers, NT, Browns
72. Julian Peterson, OLB, Lions
73. Kyle Vanden Bosch, DE, Titans
74. Trent Cole, DE, Eagles
75. Darnell Dockett, DT, Cardinals
76. Antoine Winfield, CB, Vikings
77. Willie Parker, RB, Steelers
78. Brandon Marshall, WR, Broncos
79. Leonard Davis, G, Cowboys
80. Aaron Kampman, OLB, Packers
81. Jon Beason, MLB, Panthers
82. Calvin Johnson, WR, Lions
83. Kris Dielman, G, Chargers
84. Andre Gurode, C, Cowboys
85. Jay Ratliff, NT, Cowboys
86. DeMeco Ryans, MLB, Texans
87. Roddy White, WR, Falcons
88. Michael Vick, QB, Eagles
89. Michael Roos, OT, Titans
90. Cortland Finnegan, CB, Titans
91. Ryan Clady, OT, Broncos
92. Haloti Ngata, NT, Ravens
93. John Abraham, DE, Falcons
94. Casey Hampton, NT, Steelers
95. Logan Mankins, G, Patriots
96. Steven Jackson, RB, Rams
97. Richard Seymour, DE, Raiders
98. Darrelle Revis, CB, Jets
99. LaMarr Woodley, OLB, Steelers
100. Dallas Clark, TE, Colts

[CaliGirlRamsFan]

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Ditto! Michael Vick?? He has not even played in a regular season yet! Just another stupid survey Josh.

Pathetic that Jackson is 96. No way Atogwe should be left off that list ...

And I just saw this!!!!

MICHAEL VICK #88 ....

I've always had distain towards SI. I'll never go to their site again, that's just pathetic ...

[CaliGirlRamsFan]

Re: Jackson Is Only Ram To Make Sporting News Top 100

You just got repped![QUOTE=RamsInfiniti;302178]Pathetic that Jackson is 96. No way Atogwe should be left off that list ...

And I just saw this!!!!

MICHAEL VICK #88 ....

I've always had distain towards SI. I'll never go to their site again, that's just pathetic ...[/QUOTE]

[jmk321]

Re: Jackson Is Only Ram To Make Sporting News Top 100

The whole list doesn't make much sense. I could point out all of the things I disagree with but I'm not going to. One thing that really stands out at me though is that Ben Rothlesburger is ahead of Drew Brees. Give Drew Brees the Steelers' defense and I'm sure he would've won more than 2 superbowls by now.

Also, Willie Parker ahead of Steven Jackson? Really?

[MrOrange]

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Michael Vick shouldn't have cracked this list even before his suspension. He was never all that great of a QB.

And how the heck does Willie Parker get listed above Jackson? They are both in their 6th season and Jackson has better career stats in rushing yards, receiving yards, and touchdowns. Not to mention he is 2 and a half years younger and still in his prime, whereas Parker seems to be on the decline.

[r8rh8rmike]

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I've always had distain towards SI. I'll never go to their site again, that's just pathetic ...

Not much of a difference, but the list is from The Sporting News, not Sports Illustrated.

[txramsfan]

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Michael Vick shouldn't have cracked this list even before his suspension. He was never all that great of a QB.

And how the heck does Willie Parker get listed above Jackson? They are both in their 6th season and Jackson has better career stats in rushing yards, receiving yards, and touchdowns. Not to mention he is 2 and a half years younger and still in his prime, whereas Parker seems to be on the decline.

Especially since Parker is only going to be a 3rd down back this year for the Steelers.

[CaliGirlRamsFan]

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The whole list is just Stupid. Jackson was rated as one of the 5 best RB"s last year. The whole poll is a joke.

[chucknbob]

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I bet if Jackson played for one of the high profile teams like the Pats or Steelers he wouldn't have been so low on the list.

[Fortuninerhater]

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Say what you want about Michael Vick, but defensive players still cringe at the sound of his name. Don't believe me, ask some of them.

[AvengerRam_old]

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I did what you suggested. Not a single cringe.