You like listicles. You also like listicles that either rate the Seattle Seahawks highly or snub them altogether. I like them because they generate traffic and create debate in the comments section.
ESPN has compiled rankings by position (offense and defense only) for the top players in the NFL right now, as opposed to projecting well into the future or living in the past. I mean, at least that was the intent but I have some disagreements. The panel consisted of “more than 50 league executives, coaches, scouts and players.”
As for the rankings, here’s the skinny on the formula.