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Matt Williamson ranks the top 50 players after Week 9 of the 2012 season. Aaron Rodgers is rated as the best player in the NFL.

Story | Conversation | November 08, 2012

After ranking the top 200 players in the NFL, Matt Williamson reviews the list to spot the stars most likely to fall in next season's rankings.

Story | Conversation | August 24, 2012

If you've been reading the blog, you know we're tracking ESPN.com's Big Book, which evaluates every player in the NFL. The topic for today is players on the rise, and there were two players who got some recognition: Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green a...

After ranking the top 200 players in the NFL, Matt Williamson reviews the list to spot the stars most likely to rise in next season's rankings.

Story | Conversation | August 23, 2012

As you know, we're a little biased around here and think the AFC North is the best division in football. Well, it looks like ESPN.com's Big Book believes that as well. The AFC North dominated the list of the Top 25 players in the league. You'll n...

Vince Verhei analyzes the most overrated and underrated players in the Big Book rankings, including Sam Bradford and Pierre Thomas.

Story | Conversation | August 22, 2012

Mel Kiper examines this year's rookie class to determine which players would be in the Top 200 of the Big Book.

Story | Conversation | August 21, 2012

In an Insider piece, ESPN.com's annual "Big Book" ranked the top 200 players in the NFL as well as the best players at each position heading into the 2012 season. Of course, there are AFC West players throughout the list. Here is a taste: Five AF...

Scouts Inc.'s Big Book, which ranks the top 200 players in the NFL, features nine Cowboys. DeMarcus Ware, who ranked No. 6 overall and second among defensive players, is the only Dallas player among the top 50. Tony Romo, Jason Witten and Tyron Sm...

If you liked the AFC North top 25 player rankings from last month, you're going to love the Big Book. Think of it as my rankings, only tenfold. Scouts Inc. and ESPN.com's Matt Williamson evaluates and ranks the top 200 players in the league. You'l...

In a large undertaking, Matt Williamson of ESPN's Scouts Inc has produced his "top 200" players list for the 2012 season (Insider content). One key note for this "Big Book" is that no rookies made the cut. The Patriots had nine players listed, led...

ESPN.com's annual "Big Book" ranked the top 200 players in the NFL as well as the best players at each position. The NFC North is well-represented on the former list, of which I can provide excerpts below. You'll find links to each position embedded...

Scouts Inc. and Matt Williamson ranks the top 200 players in the NFL in its annual Big Book. Aaron Rodgers leads a trio of QBs that tops the list.

Story | Conversation | August 20, 2012

Scouts Inc. and Matt Williamson rank the top 200 players in the NFL in the annual Big Book. Indianapolis Colts DE Dwight Freeney rounds out the Top 100.

Story | Conversation | August 20, 2012

Scouts Inc. and Matt Williamson rank the top 200 players in the NFL in the annual Big Book. Philadelphia guard Evan Mathis comes in at No. 176.

Story | Conversation | August 20, 2012

Scouts Inc. and Matt Williamson rank the top 200 players in the NFL in the annual Big Book. The Niners Aldon Smith tops the second Top 50, while linemen become more prominent in the Top 200 rankings.

Story | Conversation | August 20, 2012