The NFL’s top 100 revealed two more Broncos players Wednesday night with cornerback Aqib Talib landing at No. 34 and outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware coming in at No. 36. The NFL Network’s list is entirely voted on by the players.
Talib made quite a jump up the list after not making the 2015’s top 100 list when the entire Broncos no-fly zone was snubbed. He had a strong showing last season nabbing three interceptions, including two pick-sixes, in 15 games.
Despite the off-the-field questions after Talib suffered a gunshot wound in his right leg earlier this month in Dallas, the 30-year-old cornerback is an elite defender and playmaker with the ball in his hands.
Ware was No. 87 on the 2015 list and has been on every top 100 since NFL Network began six years ago. He had 7.5 sacks in 11 games last season and was a menace throughout the playoffs. When healthy, Ware is still one of the best pass rushers in the NFL.
“DeMarcus Ware man, arguably one of the best pass rushers of all-time,” Raiders outside linebacker Khalil Mack said on the broadcast.
The Broncos first four players named were receiver Emmanuel Sanders – No. 74, safety T.J. Ward – No. 68, receiver Demaryius Thomas – No. 62, cornerback Chris Harris – No. 52. Outside linebacker Von Miller will likely make at least seven Broncos in the top 100.
