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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 /
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Nov 16, 2014; Landover, MD, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) catches a touchdown pass ahead of Washington Redskins inside linebacker Perry Riley (56) in the fourth quarter at FedEx Field. The Buccaneers won 27-7. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2014; Landover, MD, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) catches a touchdown pass ahead of Washington Redskins inside linebacker Perry Riley (56) in the fourth quarter at FedEx Field. The Buccaneers won 27-7. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Mike Evans is only entering his second NFL season after being a first-round pick by the Buccaneers in 2014, but there is plenty to like already. Evans took the league by storm despite having Mike Glennon and Josh McCown throwing him passes, catching 68 passes for 1,051 yards and 12 touchdowns.

With Vincent Jackson across from him, teams can’t exclusively double-team Evans, allowing him to flourish. Additionally, Jameis Winston’s arrival could mean big things for the former Texas A&M star. Look for Evans to have an even bigger second season for Tampa Bay.

Honorable mention: Gerald McCoy, Lavonte David

Atlanta Falcons

The Falcons don’t have a great roster, but they have some legitimate superstars. After pondering for a bit, the right choice is Julio Jones. Normally, it is the quarterback who makes the receivers look better than they are. However, something tells me that Jones and Roddy White have the opposite effect on Matt Ryan.

Jones had another huge year in 2014, catching 104 passes for 1,593 yards and six touchdowns. At 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds, Jones is a nightmare to cover with a rare blend of ideal size and elite speed. Provided the 26-year-old can stay healthy, he is a mortal lock to be in the Pro Bowl again.

Honorable mention: Matt Ryan, Roddy White

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