2012, Best Player in the NFL

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We have more exciting matchups to vote on as the first round nears it's conclusion. The last of the big three QB's make his appearance as he faces the Eagles left guard. Two stalwart defensive ends meet from two of america's most well known cities in a high profile collision. Two defensive division rival meet in our third match, the chiefs pass rusher against the Chargers defensive leader. Our last match may be our biggest first round match yet, as two of the top defensive linemen in the league clash. Only the best will move on.

 

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:

 

6. Drew Brees, QB, New Orleans Saints

2011 Stats: 468/657, 71.2 Comp%, 5476 yards, 8.3 YPA, 46 TD's, 14 INT's

 

59. Evan Mathis, LG, Philadelphia Eagles

2011 Stats: 0 sacks, 3 hits, 12 pressures allowed, 4.9 YPC behind him

 

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27. Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, New York Giants

2011 Stats: 72 tackles, 21 assists, 16.5 sacks, 2 FF's, 7 PD's, 1 safety

 

38. Julius Peppers, DE, Chicago Bears

2011 Stats: 33 tackles, 4 assists, 11 sacks, 4 FF's, 2 fumble recoveries, 4 PD's

 

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11. Tamba Hali, OLB, Kansas City Chiefs

2011 Stats: 48 tackles, 18 assists, 12 sacks, 4 FF's

 

54. Eric Weddle, FS, San Diego Chargers

2011 Stats: 66 tackles, 18 assists, 7 INT's, 12 PD's

 

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22. Haloti Ngata, DL, Baltimore Ravens

2011 Stats: 37 tackles, 31 assists, 5 sacks, 2 FF's, 3 fumble recoveries, 1 TD, 6 PD's

 

43. Trent Cole, DE, Philadelphia Eagles

2011 Stats: 41 tackles, 5 assists, 11 sacks, 1 FF, 2 PD's

Edited March 30, 2012 by RAGERSTAR

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Without a doubt the hardest poll so far. JPP/Peppers and Cole/Ngata are literally coin flips in my eye, and Weddle isn't as far behind Hali as many think, IMO.