From Bleacher Report's "Top 100 players in the NFL"
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Bulaga - 21
Agility9
Bulaga is great in short spaces. He has exceptional lateral agility and quickness. His footwork, from speed to balance, is perfect. Could make a move to left tackle with his agility.
Pass Block, Speed8.5
Has the quickness to beat pass-rushers to the corner and then knock them off balance. He has the length to knock speed-rushers off balance and the strength to finish them once he locks on.
Pass Block, Power8.5
Excels at setting his feet and dropping his weight to stop oncoming bull-rushers. He's thick enough to handle a strong rush and uses the right leverage and technique to wall off rushers.
Run Blocking10
Does a great job getting out in the run game. Is able to work as a lead-blocker and can even show some ability on stretch and zone plays.
Move in Space8.5
Can get to the second level and has the quickness to be a lead-blocker on the edge. He has elite footwork to get through traffic every time but can get off balance.
Pull/Trap8.5
Is among the faster tackles in the NFL. Shows good vision, good agility and a natural smoothness to his movements. He's able to drive block defenders while on the move.
Strength9
Could be stronger, but has good functional strength for a player of his build and make-up.
Technique9.5
A true knee-bender who will drop his weight and keep his balance and form through a block. Smooth hand placement and great leverage. Gets a little high at times, and will throws his hands outside the numbers.
Size10
Bulaga has the look of a left tackle at 6'5", 314 lbs. He's tall, lean and strong throughout.
Health8
Missed four games because of injury in 2011. He's struggled to stay on the field.
Overall89.5
There is a lot to like about this second-year tackle. Bulaga may eventually move to left tackle based on his athleticism and blocking ability.
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Woodson - 22
Agility9
Woodson may have lost a small step since his earlier days, but he's still an amazing all-around athlete who combines quickness and balance at the position.
Ball Skills10
Woodson dominated again in 2011, notching seven interceptions and seven passes defensed—all on just 53 targets.
Burn Rate8
Woodson's numbers are distorted a bit by high attempts thrown his way against Carolina and Minnesota (rookie quarterbacks), but he still locked down opposing receivers when challenged.
Coverage8
Woodson was one of the least-targeted cornerbacks in the NFL during the games we charted. Quarterbacks and offensive coordinators obviously still have great respect for his ability to take the ball away.
Awareness10
With experience and a high football IQ, Woodson is the best in the game at reading a route and stepping in front of it to create a turnover.
Range8.5
One area where Woodson has perhaps slipped, but he is still competing at a level on par with the top few players in the game.
Run Defense10
Woodson plays more in the slot these days, which means he has to be ready to stop the run from an almost outside linebacker position.
Speed8.5
No longer the burner he was at Michigan, but Woodson's speed is still respected.
Tackle7
Woodson missed 18 tackles in 2011, which highlights his tendency to come in high and hot. This allows players to leave him hugging air.
Health10
Sat out Week 17 once the Packers had clinched home-field advantage, but otherwise healthy.
Overall89
Some will say that Charles Woodson is losing a step; it didn't show up on film. Woodson may play more in the slot these days, but he's a lockdown cover man no matter where you line him up. One of the all-time great ball hawks, Woodson is still a threat to create turnovers if teams challenge him
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Jennings - 68
Agility8
An excellent athlete with solid agility.
Blocking5.5
Can be timid to make contact. Too pretty to get dirty.
Hands8
Shows soft hands and good extension to bring in the ball.
Release10
Comes off the snap with good presence and nice burst, making it tough for corners to get their hands on the 5'11", 198-pounder.
Route Running10
Is a good route runner who can run combination routes with excellent foot quickness, agility and acceleration.
Catch in Traffic9
Good ability to adjust and make acrobatic-type catches.
Speed9
Has the burst to separate from defenders and can maintain the separation.
Yards After Catch6
Has the speed to pick up yards, but lack of size equals difficulties in breaking tackles.
Vision10
Adjusts to the ball in flight without struggling to find the ball.
Health8
Missed three games in 2011.
Overall83.5
Jennings' numbers (67 and 949, nine TDs) may not be elite, but his ability is. Few receivers in the NFL bring his level of route running and hands in a total package. Jennings is one of the best route runners we saw in scouting the game's best.
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Matthews - 74
Agility8.5
Athletic enough to execute a strong shoulder dip in space and turn his hips to attack the edge.
Bull Rush8.5
Strong enough to get tackles to take a step back and then pound them with a heavy bull rush.
Speed Rush10
Has a rare blend of strength, speed and flexibility in space. Does a great job changing direction to turn the corner.
Read & React8.5
Will still get sucked in on play-actions but is otherwise tough to fool.
Run Defense8
Hasn't had a huge impact in the run game but does a great job limiting outside runs and making the offense go up the middle for his Packer teammates.
Shed Blocks8
If he can keep one arm free, Matthews will beat the blocker every time.
Speed8
Has more burst than straight-line speed. Closes on the ball with great range.
Strength7.5
Good overall strength that shows up in every part of his game.
Tackle7
For an elite player, Matthews missed far too many tackles in 2011. He must do a better job breaking down and using his body to tackle, minimizing the number of arm tackles.
Health9
Sat out Week 17 with an injury during 2011 season.
Overall83
A freak of an athlete on the edge, Clay Matthews saw less production and impact in 2011 as offenses game-planned around him. Still, Matthews was named to his third Pro Bowl in as many seasons in the league. The talent is there for Matthews to dominate this list for the next decade if he rededicates himself to perfecting his tackling ability.
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Nelson - 74
Agility9
Is an excellent athlete with the burst and strength to win battles on the outside.
Blocking6
Has good strength but can struggle to stay connected to his assignments.
Hands9.5
Nelson can go up and high-point the ball in a crowd, showing strong hands and very few drops.
Release7
Uses his leverage and alignment well to keep free from defenders at the line.
Route Running8
A high-level route runner who can sink his hips and explode out of routes.
Catch in Traffic7.5
Flashes potential but has inconsistent hands (in traffic) to make the tough catch.
Speed10
Considerably faster than his 40-time would indicate, Nelson has legitimate downfield speed with elite burst and acceleration.
Yards After Catch8
Has dangerous run after catch ability in the open field.
Vision8
Does a good job tracking the ball over either shoulder and when on the move.
Health10
Didn't miss any games in 2011.
Overall83
The Kansas State product's stock took off in 2011, as he proved his worth as the No. 2 in the Green Bay offense. His 18.6 yards/reception was near tops in the league last season. Throw out production and look at hands, speed and route running, and Jordy Nelson is one of the best.
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Rodgers - #1
Accuracy Short10
Completed 68.3 percent of his passes in the 2011 regular season, showing off his ability to thread the ball to receivers. Not only deadly accurate, but throws a catchable ball that receivers can convert into big plays after the catch.
Accuracy Outside the Pocket10
One of Rodgers' more underrated attributes is his ability to make plays on the move. Not only mobile, he is accurate on the run. Ability to square up shoulders and deliver a strike is textbook.
Accuracy Deep10
Completed 60.7 percent of his passes over 20 yards in the air—best in the league.
Arm Strength9.5
Arm strength is a combination of velocity and being able to throw far—Rodgers has both. Whether on the move or in a classic dropback, his quick release delivers a tight spiral with ideal movement. While rarely throwing deep, has shown the ability to throw long when needed.
Clutch10
The Packers don’t play from behind often, but Rodgers executes the two-minute drill as well as any quarterback in the league. He’s also great amid chaos, delivering on 61.8 percent of his passes when pressured in 2011.
Decision-Making10
Out of 502 pass attempts, threw six interceptions in 2011—a rate of one for every 83 attempts, second best in the NFL (to Alex Smith). Was second in touchdowns and completion percentage as well (to Drew Brees), showing he knows where to put the football.
Mechanics10
A picture of perfect mechanics in college at Cal, Rodgers remains a poster boy for perfection. He has a clean, over-the-top delivery with a snap follow-through. His weight is balanced and he’s light on his feet.
Mobility9.5
Underrated scrambler had the third-most runs for a quarterback, behind Michael Vick and Cam Newton. Averaging 284 yards on the ground per season in four years as a starter.
Pocket Presence9.5
If Rodgers has a weakness, it’s how long he holds the ball in the pocket. While much improved in 2011, Rodgers has a habit of waiting for his receivers to break open, and of taking sacks. Through 11 weeks, six of the 23 sacks on Rodgers were charted as his fault.
Health10
Healthy in 2011, he missed time in 2010 due to a concussion but has been a healthy start for four years otherwise.
Overall98.5
Rodgers grades out as the best quarterback going into the 2012 season. His decision-making, mobility and accuracy separate him from the rest. Firmly entrenched in the discussion with Tom Brady and Drew Brees as the best quarterbacks in the league today and for the future.
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