Earlier this week, NFL Network finally revealed the top 100 players in the NFL, as voted on by NFL players themselves. ranked No. 1 overall once again, but in a post-rankings-reveal reaction show, it was his former backup's ranking that drew some criticism from an opposing player. More on the NFL quarterback , who compiled
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