Every year, the NFL releases its top-100 players rankings, an annual exercise that sparks debate among fans and media members alike.
Coaches, executives, analysts, and fans all have opinions about who the league’s best players are. NFL players have something many others don’t: firsthand experience. They line up against these stars. They study them. They game plan for them. In many cases, they spend 60 minutes trying unsuccessfully to stop them.
So when the players speak, it’s usually worth listening. For Jets fans, this year’s countdown began with some good news.
Linebacker Demario Davis landed at No. 95, adding another accolade to a career that has quietly become one of the most impressive among active linebackers.
Davis has built a reputation as one of the NFL’s most dependable defenders. The veteran linebacker has made a career out of being around the football, diagnosing plays quickly, and serving as a leader in every locker room he enters.
While younger stars often dominate headlines, Davis continues proving that experience, preparation, and football intelligence still matter. The Jets believed that when they added him this offseason. Now it appears many of his peers agree.
Davis’ honor matters. Some rankings generate controversy because they rely heavily on statistics or popularity. The top 100 tends to be different because it reflects the opinions of those who understand how difficult the game truly is.
Players know who causes problems. They know who changes games.
The Jets have spent the offseason attempting to reshape both their roster and culture. Veteran additions like Davis were brought in to help accelerate that process.
His appearance on the NFL’s top-100 list serves as another reminder that New York didn’t simply add leadership this offseason. The Jets added a player who remains highly respected by the people who know the game best.
When the players vote, their opinions tend to carry weight. In the case of Demario Davis, they made one thing clear. He still belongs among the NFL’s elite.
This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: Jets’ Demario Davis lands in NFL.com top-100 players ranking
Reporting by Geoffrey A Knox, Jets Wire / Jets Wire
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By Geoffrey A Knox, Jets Wire | USA TODAY Network
