Clayton's 10 most feared players in the NFL
 

[url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=clayton_john&page=hotread7/clayton]ESPN - Clayton: 10 who excel at scare tactics[/url]

I think the list is ok but Clinton Portis deserved to be on there purely because he is the best at pass blocking at his position.

Also, I would have expected at least a shout out to #21...if you read the fan comments at the bottom there are so many ppl giving props to Sean Taylor. Post some love too...RIP ST!

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I miss ST. He is still number one on that list.

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Can someone give me a quick recap of the top 10? My company blocks espn's website, as well as jumpthefiler.info.

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[quote=Rajmahal33;495879][URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=clayton_john&page=hotread7/clayton"]ESPN - Clayton: 10 who excel at scare tactics[/URL]

I think the list is ok but Clinton Portis deserved to be on there purely because he is the best at pass blocking at his position.

Also, I would have expected at least a shout out to #21...if you read the fan comments at the bottom there are so many ppl giving props to Sean Taylor. Post some love too...RIP ST![/quote]


I think that list is mostly D players. the few offensive players either have the lable of cheap shot players or dirtly players. Clinton shouldn't be on that list. Hines ward wouldn't be on there either if it wasn't for the last couple of cheap shots he has put on players that weren't even near the play. Runyan, he is a dirty player. he is on the dirtiest players list every year.

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[quote=GMScud;495886]Can someone give me a quick recap of the top 10? My company blocks espn's website, as well as jumpthefiler.info.[/quote]
[B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana][URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=3543"][COLOR=#000000]Albert Haynesworth[/COLOR][/URL], DT, [URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=ten"][COLOR=#000000]Tennessee Titans[/COLOR][/URL][/FONT][/COLOR][/B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]
He's unblockable and dangerous. Fortunately, he has calmed an angry streak that almost led to release from the Titans and a long, long suspension by the NFL for stomping on the face of Cowboys center [URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=3565"][COLOR=#000000]Andre Gurode[/COLOR][/URL]. Haynesworth got off easy with a five-game suspension for that 2006 incident. Now he's just destroying offensive players legally.[/FONT][/COLOR]
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[B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana][URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=964"][COLOR=#000000]Ray Lewis[/COLOR][/URL], LB, [URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=bal"][COLOR=#000000]Baltimore Ravens[/COLOR][/URL][/FONT][/COLOR][/B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]
At 33, Lewis has found the fountain of youth. His legal hit on the Steelers' [URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=11257"][COLOR=#000000]Rashard Mendenhall[/COLOR][/URL] ended the rookie's season and showed Lewis still has it as an intimidating middle linebacker. He has been able to look younger because nose tackle [URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=9598"][COLOR=#000000]Haloti Ngata[/COLOR][/URL] is occupying enough blockers to let Lewis run free.[/FONT][/COLOR]
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[B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana][URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=1826"][COLOR=#000000]Joey Porter[/COLOR][/URL], LB [URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=mia"][COLOR=#000000]Miami Dolphins[/COLOR][/URL][/FONT][/COLOR][/B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]
He's back. The Steelers let Porter go, thinking he was on the decline. He's not. Porter leads the NFL with 10½ sacks. He's willing to talk trash and can back it up. Porter called out Patriots quarterback [URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=8644"][COLOR=#000000]Matt Cassel[/COLOR][/URL] in September and then went to Foxborough and harassed him all day.[/FONT][/COLOR]
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[B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana][URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=1494"][COLOR=#000000]Hines Ward[/COLOR][/URL], WR, [URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=pit"][COLOR=#000000]Pittsburgh Steelers[/COLOR][/URL][/FONT][/COLOR][/B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]
Though he's intelligent and always seems to have a smile on his face, Ward is the most feared blocking wide receiver in football. He's now drawing fines like defensive players, but he believes in delivering the blow instead of receiving it. He broke the jaw of Bengals linebacker [URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=11243"][COLOR=#000000]Keith Rivers[/COLOR][/URL] with a hit in Week 7 is drawing bounty calls from [URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=4468"][COLOR=#000000]Terrell Suggs[/COLOR][/URL] and the [URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=bal"][COLOR=#000000]Baltimore Ravens[/COLOR][/URL].[/FONT][/COLOR]
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[B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana][URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=2612"][COLOR=#000000]Adrian Wilson[/COLOR][/URL], S, [URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=ari"][COLOR=#000000]Arizona Cardinals[/COLOR][/URL][/FONT][/COLOR][/B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]
This spot was reserved for safeties [URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=3536"][COLOR=#000000]Roy Williams[/COLOR][/URL] of the Cowboys and [URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=597"][COLOR=#000000]Rodney Harrison[/COLOR][/URL] of the Patriots, but both have been lost for the season with injuries. From 2001 to 2007, Wilson's 17 personal fouls led the NFL. He has paid enough in fines during his years to field a 17-week, eight-man practice squad. [/FONT][/COLOR]
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[B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana][URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=5569"][COLOR=#000000]Bob Sanders[/COLOR][/URL], S, [URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=ind"][COLOR=#000000]Indianapolis Colts[/COLOR][/URL][/FONT][/COLOR][/B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]
Sanders is the best pure tackler in football. When he returns to the Colts' lineup, presumably in Week 9, the Colts will suddenly have a run defense. Any receiver crossing the middle also has to prepare for a knockout hit by Sanders. By the way, just so I'm not slighting [URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=4474"][COLOR=#000000]Troy Polamalu[/COLOR][/URL] of the Steelers, I'm attaching him as a 6A, but I don't want the list just filled with safeties. [/FONT][/COLOR]
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[B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana][URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=1057"][COLOR=#000000]Jon Runyan[/COLOR][/URL], OT [URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=phi"][COLOR=#000000]Philadelphia Eagles[/COLOR][/URL][/FONT][/COLOR][/B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]
For years, he has been considered perhaps the nastiest offensive lineman in football. How nasty? Fans usually vote him to the Pro Bowl. Players, who have a one-third share in the balloting, vote him out and have limited Runyan to one trip to Hawaii. His off-the-field niceness turns nasty when he takes the field.[/FONT][/COLOR]
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[B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana][URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=2609"][COLOR=#000000]Shaun Rogers[/COLOR][/URL], NT, [URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=cle"][COLOR=#000000]Cleveland Browns[/COLOR][/URL][/FONT][/COLOR][/B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]
The criticism in Detroit was that he took plays off if he got bored. Hey, in Detroit, the Lions take seasons off, so it's only natural. Moving to Cleveland has once again turned him into a beast. In Week 8, he tormented the Jaguars' offensive line. [/FONT][/COLOR]
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[B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana][URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=8488"][COLOR=#000000]Justin Tuck[/COLOR][/URL], DE [URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=nyg"][COLOR=#000000]New York Giants[/COLOR][/URL][/FONT][/COLOR][/B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]
It's not his attitude that strikes fear into opposing offensive players. It's his unbelievable first step to the right. Tuck has the best inside move in the game. From left end, he steps inside of a blocker and then gets a clean drive to the quarterback. What coaches fear is the speed and angle of how he comes to the quarterback. [/FONT][/COLOR]
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[B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana][URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=1620"][COLOR=#000000]Olin Kreutz[/COLOR][/URL], C, [URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/clubhouse?team=chi"][COLOR=#000000]Chicago Bears[/COLOR][/URL][/FONT][/COLOR][/B][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]
The best testament to his mean streak is what his teammates think of him. They know not to anger him because an angry Kreutz is a dangerous person to be around -- even when he's on your own team. He's one of the best leaders among offensive linemen, and he's not going to take anything from any defender. [/FONT][/COLOR]
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[quote=GMScud;495886]Can someone give me a quick recap of the top 10? My company blocks espn's website, as well as jumpthefiler.info.[/quote]

What? No access to ESPN.com? Do you work for Fox Sports?

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I have no problem with this list. I would put Ray Lewis at the top. Adrian Wilson and Bob Sanders should also be higher. I question whether a receiver, Hines Ward, intimidates the opposition. I would say a running back like Brandon Jacobs, LenDale White or Clinton Portis are more intimidating.

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I have a feeling that one day LaRon will be ruling this list

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[quote=SmootSmack;495891]What? No access to ESPN.com? Do you work for Fox Sports?[/quote]

Hahaha, no not FoxSports. I have access to every other fathomable sports website, but they have youtube, myspace, espn, nfl, and any link with streaming video blocked. I've tried getting around it, but they have a pretty good filter.

Thanks for the list Angry

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Ward will get to know Laron this Monday IF hes gets the chance to cross the middle. I have a feeling LL will be all jacked up to lay the boom on this turd!

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[quote=GMScud;495904]Hahaha, no not FoxSports. I have access to every other fathomable sports website, but they have youtube, myspace, espn, nfl, and any link with streaming video blocked. I've tried getting around it, but they have a pretty good filter.[/quote]
Can't be that good...you still have access to this site ;)

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[quote=BDBohnzie;495931]Can't be that good...you still have access to this site ;)[/quote]

Shhhh, don't say it too loud. If they blocked the warpath, they would see a sudden jump in productivity.:)

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[quote=Angry;495884]I miss ST. He is still number one on that list.[/quote]

I feel you brother.

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[quote=Angry;495884]I miss ST. He is still number one on that list.[/quote]

Damn right!

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[quote=GMScud;495933]Shhhh, don't say it too loud. If they blocked the warpath, they would see a sudden jump in productivity.:)[/quote]
[B][I]If it's feasible[/I][/B], a blackberry would suffice, or perhaps a personal laptop with WiFi or Wireless Internet could get around your problem.

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[quote=BDBohnzie;495943][B][I]If it's feasible[/I][/B], a blackberry would suffice, or perhaps a personal laptop with WiFi or Wireless Internet could get around your problem.[/quote]

I have a blackberry, but the internet doesn't move too fast on it. I could bring my laptop from home, but it's not that big of a deal. I can live without ESPN.com during the workday.

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if ST was still alive,i can't see anybody not knowing where he was on everyplay,especially a WR or TE.i'd put ray lewis at 1 too.i think the only reason hines ward is on it this year is because all those blindside shots he's tkoed folks with this season.somebody he's laid out,will eventually pay him back.

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[quote=GMScud;495944]I have a blackberry, but the internet doesn't move too fast on it. I could bring my laptop from home, but it's not that big of a deal. I can live without ESPN.com during the workday.[/quote]

F you

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[quote=hail_2_da_skins;495895]I have no problem with this list. I would put Ray Lewis at the top. Adrian Wilson and Bob Sanders should also be higher. I question whether a receiver, Hines Ward, intimidates the opposition. I would say a running back like Brandon Jacobs, LenDale White or Clinton Portis are more intimidating.[/quote]
Well Hines Ward did break a guy's jaw a couple of weeks ago. Plus he's know for hitting guys right at the whistle away from the play when they aren't looking, so they certainly have to watch out for him.

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I'm with AMD, I think you can pretty much bet that when defensive players pop in game film of the Steelers and watch Hines Ward, they are tucking that little nugget in the back of the minds and they are very sure to have their heads on a swivel during games. Ward will take you out and do it with a smile.

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[quote=SmootSmack;495949]F you[/quote]

Ouch. That's a bit harsh. Trust me, ESPN.com gets plenty of hits from my home computer. It's still my preferred sports site, plus I run one of my fantasy leagues through there as well.

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Why is'nt Marcus Mason on this list? Does'nt Clayton know the fierceness of this guy? I think he's in cahoots with Zorn and Vinny. Damn that makes me mad! Mason's been blackballed by the whole league!!!

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[quote=53Fan;495964]Why is'nt Marcus Mason on this list? Does'nt Clayton know the fierceness of this guy? I think he's in cahoots with Zorn and Vinny. Damn that makes me mad! Mason's been blackballed by the whole league!!![/quote]

lol oh man, you just turned this into a 50 page thread that won't die like the other one.

Haven't you bought your Mason Jets jersey yet??

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[quote=53Fan;495964]Why is'nt Marcus Mason on this list? Does'nt Clayton know the fierceness of this guy? I think he's in cahoots with Zorn and Vinny. Damn that makes me mad! Mason's been blackballed by the whole league!!![/quote]

:rofl:

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Jon Runyan should be higher...I remember last year against the 'Skins in their first meeting when Brian Westbrook broke that 27 yarder in the second quarter and he laid a forearm shiver on I think it was Montgomery that must have knocked three of his teeth out, much as I hate the Eagles I gotta admit that is one nasty bastard.

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[quote=Mattyk72;495968]

Haven't you bought your Mason Jets jersey yet??[/quote]

I'm still waiting on my Redskins and Ravens Mason jerseys. This guy's a legend. 3 teams in like 2 months. AWESOME!

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I agree that #21 deserves a spot on the list...I'll bet he's busting heads on the football field in the sky as I write!

I consider Portis to be not only the best, but also the fiercest, pass blocking back in the entire league. That having been said, everyone on Clayton's list is bigger than Portis (except the questionable Ward) and thus is theoretically able to deliver a bigger over all blow. Now if the question were pound-for-pound, things would be different.

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[quote=Rajmahal33;495879][URL="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=clayton_john&page=hotread7/clayton"]ESPN - Clayton: 10 who excel at scare tactics[/URL]

I think the list is ok but Clinton Portis deserved to be on there purely because he is the best at pass blocking at his position.

Also, I would have expected at least a shout out to #21...if you read the fan comments at the bottom there are so many ppl giving props to Sean Taylor. Post some love too...RIP ST![/quote]

I disagree. If you're going to put a blocking back on there then I would put on Sellers before Portis. Remember the list is about the most intimidating players. Portis is one of the toughest players in the league but he does not put that kind of fear into opposing defenses.

Landry will be on that list one day.

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Yeah....I was disappointed there was not even a mention of Sean in that discussion. The whole time I was watching I was like .."OK, are you guys going to pay some respect to a guy that was extremely feared in the league or what!?"

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[quote=Lotus;496031]I agree that #21 deserves a spot on the list...I'[/quote]



Why,he's not playing,this list is of players right now.

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[quote=Giantone;496233]Why,he's not playing,this list is of players right now.[/quote]

Yeah Lotus, I don't mean to sound cold, I mean practically all of us miss 21. However by that logic you would be putting Ronnie Lott and Dick Butkis on the list as well.

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[quote=Dirtbag359;496264]Yeah Lotus, I don't mean to sound cold, I mean practically all of us miss 21. However by that logic you would be putting Ronnie Lott and Dick Butkis on the list as well.[/quote]


Thank You, no disrespect intended but on your logic LT should be on that list.

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[quote=Angry;495884]I miss ST. He is still number one on that list.[/quote]

Completely agreed, he was one of a select few where you love to have him and hate to play him.

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[quote=Giantone;496265]Thank You, no disrespect intended but on your logic LT should be on that list.[/quote]

You mean Ladainian Tomlison? :)

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[quote=53Fan;496302]You mean Ladainian Tomlison? :)[/quote]


:smashfreaHell NO!,The Real LT.............real Redskin Fans know him,so does Joe Thiesman.:doh:

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[quote=Giantone;496319]:smashfreaHell NO!,The Real LT.............real Redskin Fans know him,so does Joe Thiesman.:doh:[/quote]

OH YEAH...Lars Tate...gotta agree with you that guy was a beast... :D

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[quote=Giantone;496319]:smashfreaHell NO!,The Real LT.............real Redskin Fans know him,so does Joe Thiesman.:doh:[/quote]

Oh, Leigh Torrence! Yeah, us real Redskin fans know him. I just did'nt think he was really that intimidating. :goodjob:

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[quote=BDBohnzie;495943][B][I]If it's feasible[/I][/B], a blackberry would suffice, or perhaps a personal laptop with WiFi or Wireless Internet could get around your problem.[/quote]
tether phone/pda as its own modem
mobile firefox on a usb thumb key also, if you can use the ports

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[quote=53Fan;496348]Oh, Leigh Torrence! Yeah, us real Redskin fans know him. I just did'nt think he was really that intimidating. :goodjob:[/quote]
:laughing2