Quarterbacks

1. Chris Chandler, ATL - Brittle, but the best of this bunch.
2. Elvis Grbac, BAL - Was reported to be retiring at presstime.
3. Jonathan Quinn, JAX - There's talent and youth here.
4. Gus Frerotte, DEN - Can start in a pinch.
5. Rick Mirer, SF - May be ready to settle into starting.

Running Backs

1. Garrison Hearst, SF - Some fears here, but still multitalented.
2. Ricky Watters, SEA - Unlucky '01, but has a few years left.
3. Warrick Dunn, TB - Great in the right situation.
4. Michael Pittman, ARI - Buyer beware, but has lots of ability.
5. James Allen, CHI - Has done it before, and is still young.

Wide Receivers

1. Cris Carter, MIN - If Rice did it, so can Carter.
2. Willie Jackson, NO - Deserves more recognition.
3. Az-Zahir Hakim, STL - Should get a shot as a starter.
4. Jerome Pathon, IND - Great talent, but injury history.
5. Germaine Crowell, DET - See Pathon.

Tight Ends

1. Shannon Sharpe, BAL - Still has it when there is a QB.
2. Byron Chamberlain, MIN - Pure pass-catcher, but good.
3. Ken Dilger, IND - Well rounded, will not last long.
4. Damon Jones, JAX - Has all the talent, but needs a break.
5. Stephen Alexander, WAS - Seen the Pro Bowl, but injured often.

Offensive Linemen

1. Olin Kreutz (C), CHI - As good as there is.
2. Victor Riley (T), KC - Not great yet, but market has thinned.
3. Ron Stone (G), NYG - Good inside guy.
4. Anthony Clement (T), ARI - Hasn't reached full potential, but will.
5. Corey Raymer (C), WAS - Solid and underrated.

Defensive Linemen

1. John Parrella (DT), SD - Continues to improve. Hard worker.
2. La'Roi Glover (DE), NO - Declined, but still very solid.
3. Reinard Wilson (DE), CIN - Pure pass-rusher, but still in demand.
4. Renaldo Wynn (DE), JAX - Overlooked, but still improving.
5. Grady Jackson (DT), OAK - Kept Raider middle from falling apart.

Linebackers

1. Donnie Edwards (OLB), KC - Outstanding talent.
2. Kevin Hardy (OLB), JAX - Right up with Edwards.
3. Earl Holmes (ILB), PIT - Can play 3-4 or 4-3.
4. London Fletcher (ILB), STL - Young, blazing fast, but small.
5. James Farrior (OLB), NYJ - Solid performer who's getting better.

Defensive Backs

1. Duane Starks (CB), BAL - Maybe the best of the entire bunch.
2. Walt Harris (CB), CHI - Overlooked, but improves yearly.
3. Brian Kelly (CB), TB - Solid starter and a gamer.
4. Shaun Williams (S), NYG - Off in '01, but a good player.
5. Lance Schulters (S), SF - Big hitter, and pretty salty.

Specialists

1. Mike Hollis (K), JAX - Could be great after General Coughlin.
2. John Carney (K), NO - Very solid kicker.
3. Mitch Berger (P), MIN - Dropped off some, but still way up there.
4. Todd Peterson (K), KC - Got better through last season.
5. Matt Turk (P), MIA - Solid overall performer.