A Lott of Rice in this Brady Bunch

If someone asked you to name the best players in the NFL over the past 25 years, who would make your list? If you're a sarcastic a-hole like me, Aaron Brooks would be tops. But let's say you took the question seriously and dug deep down inside to find the cream of the crop of the NFL since 1982. Tough to narrow down, isn't it?
Well, the folks at USA Today stepped up to the plate to select their top 25 over the past 25 years. While the names may not surprise, some of the rankings are sure to cause a stir. Check it out:
#25 Eric Dickerson, (RB)
#24 Steve Young, (QB)
#23 Terry Bradshaw, (QB)
#22 Rod Woodson, (CB, Safety)
#21 LaDainian Tomlinson. (RB)
#20 Troy Aikman, (QB)
#19 Marshall Faulk, (RB)
#18 Ray Lewis, (LB)
#17 Mike Singletary, (T)
#16 Deion Sanders, (CB)
#15 Bruce Smith, (DE)
#14 Brett Favre, (QB)
#13 Anthony Munoz, (OL)
#12 Peyton Manning, (QB)
#11 Dan Marino, (QB)
#10 Barry Sanders, (RB)
#9 Tom Brady, (QB)
#8 Ronnie Lott, (CB)
#7 Emmitt Smith, (RB)
#6 John Elway, (QB)
#5 Reggie White, (DE)
#4 Lawrence Taylor, (LB)
#3 Walter Payton, (HB)
#2 Jerry Rice, (WR)
#1 ?????

We know, we know...it's the biggest cliffhanger since The Sopranos series finale. But the #1 has yet to be determined. Who do you think it should be? Furthermore, is this list truly an accurate representation of the league's greats over the past 25 years? What about names like Drew Bledsoe? Yeah, he never got the ring, but you must admit he was a relentless opponent. What about Michael Irvin or Jim Kelly or even Randall Cunningham. Should they have a spot in the top 25? And what about any player to ever wear a Saints jersey? (Alright, alright...so maybe we took it too far.)
What we do know for certain is that this list could most certainly have as many fans as it does foes. It'll be interesting to see who gets the top slot. Joe Montana...Joe Theisman...perhaps even 9 time pro-bowler Warren Moon. Who can be certain? What we can tell you is that 25 years from now, names like Reggie Bush, Drew Brees, and Deuce McAllister will be all up in this piece. All that's left to debate is who gets top billing.