The position of wide receiver is one of those positions where it seems that it is feast or famine. Most NFL teams carry one great one, and then a bunch of middle of the road guys. Occasionally a team will be blessed with more than one great receiver. The Colts, Patriots and Steelers come to mind. That said, I thought I might look at the top NFL receivers in the game today.
Randy Moss – Moss is the quintessential wide receiver with a long body and reach and hands that catch everything it seems. He is also blessed with enough speed to burn most every corner in the NFL. His catches have been delighting fans for over a decade, and he is not going anywhere soon. The Patriots also have Wes Welker, who some argue is as important to the team as Moss. Small and speedy, he is a slot type receiver that also doubles as a punt returner.
Andre Johnson – Johnson is widely considered the best in the game, at least for this season. He is also big and rangy and makes catches that simply should not be made. The guy is so consistent that sometimes he gets overlooked. He is a phenomenal athlete.
Reggie Wayne – Wayne is yet another receiver that gets overlooked. The guy produces every single year, and is among the leaders every year in all categories. Having Peyton Manning throwing the ball helps too.
Steve Smith – The Mighty Mite is one tough guy. He is among the most dangerous players after the catch, and has been a Carolina Panther mainstay for many years. Somehow, he finds a way to bring in the catches that most receivers do not. The guy sells NFL Tickets week in and week out in Carolina.
Larry Fitzgerald – Fitz is the master receiver of the NFL. One can only imagine what his numbers will look like when all is said and done. He catches them high, low and in between. His jump balls are a signature play for the Arizona Cardinals, and he looms as the heir apparent to Moss when he is gone.