On every NFL team, there are always players who cannot be replaced, despite the best intentions of coaches who preach “next man up.”
For most teams, the quarterback is first on that list. However, for the sake of creativity, we’re going to focus on non-quarterbacks in this article.
These upcoming players are integral members of their respective teams and the least expendable. If they are lost, whether due to injury or off-field troubles, you can be sure their teams will be hurt in the standings.
These are the most valuable non-quarterbacks on every NFL team.
Arizona Cardinals: Patrick Peterson, CB
Offensively, everything the Cardinals do is predicated on quarterback play and pushing the ball up the field, so our focus turns to the defensive side of the ball.