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NFL: Top 10 players living on past reputation

By Jeff Weisinger

Aug 16, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; New York Jets quarterback Michael Vick (1) throws a pass as Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Montgomery (70) defends during the fourth quarter at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 16, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; New York Jets quarterback Michael Vick (1) throws a pass as Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Montgomery (70) defends during the fourth quarter at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 7, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (14) on the sideline against the New York Jets during the second half at MetLife Stadium. The Jets defeated the Colts 13-10. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 7, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (14) on the sideline against the New York Jets during the second half at MetLife Stadium. The Jets defeated the Colts 13-10. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /

 Hakeem Nicks, WR, Indianapolis Colts

His hands are huge and he was considered one of the best possession receivers going into the 2009 NFL Draft and played like it in his first three years with the Giants.

However after winning a Super Bowl with New York, Nicks’ production fell off massively.

Nicks has yet to have another 1,000-yard receiving season since racking a career-high 1,192 yards.  Last year, Nicks came close to breaking the 1,000 yard mark, however scored no touchdowns in 15 games with the Giants.

The Giants let Eli’s favorite target go during the offseason simply because it didn’t seem like he wanted to be there.

Now with Indianapolis on a one-year deal, Nicks has a chance to show everyone in the league that he can still be one of the best receivers in the game.  The question going forward is: does he want to?

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