I was going to write about the NFL Scouting Combine, but that seemed so dry and boring.  A bunch of NFL hopefuls subject themselves to countless physical challenges and mental tests, and get ogled in their undies by coaches and scouts.

So instead, I decided to list my Top 5 Players of all time...

#1 Joe Montana

The first football player I ever fell for...the first Super Bowl I ever watched (1981, against the Bengals)...the first team I ever loved.  Joe will always be #1 for me.  Plus, he proved he had a great sense of humor when he hosted Saturday Night Live and played "Sincere Stu" in the funniest skit ever..."I am happy to meet her."

#2 Brett Favre

How can you not love Brett Favre?  I know he can be a prima donna (what good player doesn't?) and his retirement decision/indecision has become a constant joke, but I love him anyway.  He loves the game so much, is tougher than anyone, and he is so fun to watch.

#3 Eddie George

I fell for the Titans because of Eddie George.  Yes, he was (and is) gorgeous, but he was such a great player and I loved the whole underdog attitude of the team.  And the Music City Miracle?  It was totally a lateral!

#4 Steve Young

It took me a long time to like Steve Young, since he took the job of my beloved #1 Joe Montana.  He did grow on me though...he played in the shadow of one of the greatest and brought his team to the Super Bowl.  I also love him now on ESPN.  He's a great analyst, is very smart and has a quick wit and great sense of humor.

#5 Ray Lewis

Yes, he had problems early in his career.  He has more than proven himself to his team and the world.  He has such passion for everything he does and is one of the most intense players I've ever seen.  ("What time is it???")  He has done a lot of good things in Baltimore as well, and he really seems to care about his city and the fans.

Honorable Mentions:
Tom Brady (yummy)
Kurt Warner (one of the good guys)
John Lynch (another intense player who gave it everything he had)

Man, I miss football.  Only 195 days until opening kickoff!