Fansided

NFL 2015: Finding the best player from all 32 teams

By Matt Verderame

Dec 28, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) waves to the crowd after the Texans defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-17 at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) waves to the crowd after the Texans defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-17 at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
14 of 17
Next
Dec 21, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) throws the ball prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) throws the ball prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

New Orleans Saints

It’s not secret here, especially with Jimmy Graham now suiting up for the Seattle Seahawks. Drew Brees has been the heart and soul of the franchise since showing up right after Hurricane Katrina, winning a Super Bowl in 2009. Brees has been one of the most prolific passers in NFL history, surely earning himself a spot in the Hall of Fame.

Brees has not enjoyed tons of team success over the last few years, but he still has a golden arm. The 36-year-old tied Ben Roethlisberger for the NFL passing title last season and figures to be around that mark again with a high-powered New Orleans offense. This one wasn’t even close.

Honorable mention: Marques Colston

Carolina Panthers

So many fans immediately think of Cam Newton when the Panthers are brought up in conversation, but the team’s best player is actually on defense. Inside linebacker Luke Kuechly has led the NFL in tackles each of the last two years, becoming one of the best players in the game.

Kuechly came out of Boston College as a tackling machine and has not looked back, registering 164 tackles in his rookie season before logging 156 and 153 in the last two years, respectively. Kuechly often gets overlooked because of his quiet nature and the small market he plays in, but he’s an absolute stud.

Honorable mention: Thomas Davis

Next: Buccaneers & Falcons

Home/NFL