2012, Best Player in the NFL

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This is it. The tournament starts here. The round robin is finally over, and 69 players have a shot to take the title of best player in the NFL. Can Troy Polamalu return as champion, or will we have new finalists entirely? The strongest, fastest and most intelligent players are left, and only the best will continue on in this single elimination tournament. No more second chances for these guys, the battle starts now.

 

Remember, you're voting for the best player right now. I only ask you not to factor in upside and potential in your votes. Vote for what these players are showing now, and what they have shown in their careers thus far. Topics will close at 8 PM eastern the day after I make the topic unless that amount of time is less than 24 hours. Otherwise, the polls will just last for 24 hours.

 

Our Matches:

 

1. Justin Smith, DE, San Francisco 49ers

2011 Stats: 52 tackles, 13 assists, 7.5 sacks, 3 FF's, 1 fumble recovery, 2 PD's

 

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64. Tony Gonzalez, TE, Atlanta Falcons

2011 Stats: 80 catches, 875 yards, 7 TD's

 

2012 Tournament Results:

Defeated 65th seed Steven Jackson 8-2

 

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32. Terrell Suggs, DE/OLB, Baltimore Ravens

2011 Stats: 52 tackles, 23 assists, 14 sacks, 7 FF's, 2 INT's, 6 PD's

 

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33. Vince Wilfork, DT, New England Patriots

2011 Stats: 32 tackles, 26 assists, 3.5 sacks, 1 FF, 2 Fumble recoveries, 1 TD, 2 INT's, 3 PD's

 

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16. Carl Nicks, LG, New Orleans Saints/Tampa Bay Bucs

2011 Stats: 1348 offensive snaps, 2 Sacks, 4 hits, and 10 pressures allowed, 5.8 YPC behind him.

 

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49. Earl Thomas, FS, Seattle Seahawks

2011 Stats: 67 tackles, 29 assists, 1 FF, 2 fumble recoveries, 2 INT's, 6 PD's

 

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17. Philip Rivers, QB, San Diego Chargers

2011 Stats: 366/582, 62.9 Comp%, 4624 yards, 7.9 YPA, 27 TD's, 20 INT's

 

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48. Cameron Wake, OLB, Miami Dolphins

2011 Stats: 37 tackles, 5 assists, 8.5 sacks, 3 PD's