I’m out of the loop on longsnappers, which is too bad–it’s still possibly my favorite position to have played.

We went Hall over Hester because of the longevity–Hester is making the same mistake Hall did, which is trying to get involved in the offense too much. Hester is a game changing returner, but only a marginal WR talent–and if it hurts his return production, he’s going to cost himself in the long run.

I think every team has an ace coverage guy–seems like a tough one to give an All-Decade award for.

Too football – Who?!! Who are some of these guys?

Really tough to pick Hester over Hall. Both are two of the best ever. That’s why the NFL All-Decade Team has four returners (2 PR and 2 KR) on it. Urrr! Yup, Hester hasn’t played very long and he seems to already be getting gun shy and slipping from his insane production.

LS – long snapper isn’t a position on a All-Decade Team. Maybe they should have a spot for the PK Holder too. Lol!! And where is the PR?

I definetly agree with your Punter Lechler!! Scifres sounds like a skin disorder. Larry Izzo would be my pick because I know who he is which is good for a ST guy. Izzo is a mistake Miami lives with twice a year along with Wes Welker getting away.

Have to go with Viniteri because of the Super Bowl kicks. Place Kickers are so much better than years ago. I’m sentimental for ex-Texas Great Phil Dawson and Jacksonville’s kicker was pretty good for a long time. I know Akers will likely get the second Kicker spot but I’m still hopeful for my favorite, Kris Brown to make the team. He esentially equal to Akers except in recognition. I don’t know why some get the alcolades while others with nearly equal stats get none? Everything about Kickers is wierd.

P: Mike Scifres?

K: Adam Vinatieri

LS: Dave Binn

KR: Devin Hester

Special Teamer: Quintin Mikell

P: Hey, two words, Shane Lechler! He has the best punt avg. in the history of the NFL. Period! Other considerations: Jeff Feagles,Brad Maynard, Brian Moorman.

K: Finally, they get something right! Other considerations: Jason Elam, Matt Stover,David Akers,

LS: To be honest, I don’t really have a comment on this position.

KR: Devin Hester is a good pick. But, I think Dante Hall is a better pick, because he has played since 2000 and has the most KR TD’s of all time! And he has chipped in on offense. Other considerations: Leon Washington(of course), Allen Rossum(underrated), Josh Cribbs, Terrence McGee, Justin Miller.

I’m ticked!! It’s damn hard to just pick a team 22 players over a decades worth of players and claim legitamacy. Unless you get lucky and have two standouts like Reed and Polamalu at Safety. When you narrow down that much it’s just plain dumb IMO?? That’s why the NFL doesn’t do it.

I think the Offensive Team is horrible compared to the Defense. Dough Boy Williamson’s ego must be the size of his belt line if he can readily admit to leaving future HOFers off his team and still say he has the right picks. Can you believe the crap he wrote abote Manning just getting edged out by Brady. Based on his logic I’d say Brady was damn lucky to have a good kicker or down the drain go his SB accomplishments over Manning. And who the hell cares where a guy gets picked in the draft?? I’m sorry but this is dumb logic and must be a two selection position.

And how many folks think Tory Holt should represent the decade over Randy Moss or T.O.? Oh my GOD!!!!!!! And there are probably few other WRs to pick over Holt. No one can convince me because Holt has lots of yards and TD’s that he’s the 2nd best WR over this decade. Besides WR’s IMO are not a purely stat driven position for success. It is a team game and for years the Rams have sucked. They get behind a lot and the QB chunks the ball alot. Holt is a terrific guy but is Holt even going to make the HOF? IMO if someone from the Rams “Greatest show on turf belong in the HOF it’s his old teammate Issac Bruce. And if the blogger wanted to stick with a player who accomplished much and was the ultimate team guy why not pick Hines Ward?

I don’t have near the trouble with the Defensive Team but it still seems ill advised. The problem I have with Warren Sapp is that he was on the 90′s Team too and I don’t think he’s so great to warrant being on two teams. That’s rare air reserved for the Bruce Smith’s of the NFL.

The FB I was trying to remember was Mack Strong. He blocked very well for Shaun Alexander. FB aren’t a position on the All-Decade Team so forrgett abbbout ittt!!! They won’t ever make the team unless there’s another Larry Csonka running for multiple 1,000 yard seasons. Not likely although certianly possible.

Troy Vincent only had 18 ints. this decade – why would he be All-Decade? . I’d go for Ty Law and his 32 picks. I thought he was viewed as the best when he left New England.

Also I’m not a big Urlacher fan and I’m thinking a player off the Steelers great defenses would be good for any All-Decade Team. However, I can’t find anyone to top Urlacher. Here are some of the best LB’s of this decade I looked at: Keith Brooking 5/0, James Farrior 2/1, London Fletcher (9 straight 90+tackling seasons- a machine!!), Donnie Edwards 1/0 (another tackling machine), Julian Peterson 5/1, Joey Porter 4/1, Takeo Spikes 2/1 and Zach Thomas 7/5. I suspect Urlacher is a better pass coverage guy than Zach which was always his achilles heel. Only other possible over Urlacher is Porter if you value sacks over tackles. Porter IMO lacked some consistency over his career compared to Urlacher. B.U. has great stats that are so well balanced. He had a hell of a motor much like Zach in his first 6 or 7 years in the league. Brian also has better physical attributes IMO. I guess that’s why he’s a 6/4 in this decade. His bad back has brought down his level of play the last couple of years. Both of them should be on the list along with maybe Porter.

As far as John Lynch not being on the list, doesn’t his intensity and character add to his worth? I’m not buying that he wasn’t that good and I bet his teammates would agree with me. He seemed like a great leader on those great Buc defensive teams.

I disagree almost totally with ESPN’s DL picks. There are a lot of great ones in this decade.

Any comments on my rants? I can take it.

Richardson would probably be second on our list–decent blocker, better receiver. Alstott is more of a FB in the old school role–but he wasn’t really a fullback in today’s model. More of a goal line halfback–except against any team from Minnesota, whom he killed (dating back to college). Neal would definitely be my guy.

I like Mawae better than Kreutz too–Mawae mouths off about players association issues, whereas Kreutz has a reputation as a dirty player from what I’ve heard, and whines about other players who can handle him (see Pat Williams).

Nice to see you’re back Brad!