American rules football is one of the most watched sports with a great following and viewership. This beautiful game has given birth to numerous phenomenal players along the road. Here are the top 5 greatest NFL players of all time.
5. Joe Montana
Four times Super Bowl Champion, Joseph Clifford Montana Jr. more commonly known as Joe Montana is definitely one of the best quarterbacks out there. Entitled ‘ Joe Cool’ for his amazing cool stature and numerous clutch plays, the player has been the Super Bowl MVP three times.
He started his initial career with the San Francisco 49ers and thirteen years later moved on to Kansas City Chiefs. He started a total of 164 games out of 192 total games played in his career.
4. Lawrence Taylor
One of the best outside linebackers of his generation, L.T is a two times Super Bowl champion. He spent all his career playing for the New York Giants.
Inductee to the Pro Football Hall of Fame the player was the NFL Most Valuable Player in 1986. He has a total of 1089 tackles and 142 sacks in his entire career.
3. Jim Brown
James Nathaniel Brown more commonly known as Jim Brown played for the Cleveland Browns as a fullback. He was an integral part of the team that won the 1964 NFL Championship.
This three times NFL MVP has some of the most insane game statistics to back up his reputation. He has 12,312 rushing yards and 106 rushing touchdowns.
2. Jerry Rice
Super Bowl MVP of the season XXIII, Jerry was an exceptional player and the greatest wide receiver of his generation. He has played for many big-shot teams like Seattle Seahawks and Oakland Raiders.
However, the majority of his fame comes from his time with the San Francisco 49ers where he played for 15 years. With 5 NFL records still on his name, he is no doubt one of the greatest players of all time.
1. Tom Brady
Seven times Super Bowl champion Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. more commonly known as Tom Brady is no doubt one of the greatest players of all time.
Currently playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a quarterback the player previously played for the New England Patriots. He is a 5 times Super Bowl and three times NFL MVP.
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