The Best Player in the History of Every NFL Franchise

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NFL Teams have sixteen weeks to prove their worth, but it's usually those special players that provided their teams with that extra burst of excellence that allow them to continue their journey into the post-season in hopes of claiming the Lombardi Trophy. Some of the greatest players in the league's history are still going strong; others are establishing legacies and rising up the ranks. Here is every NFL team's greatest player of all time.

The National Football League is home to some of the greatest athletes in modern sports history. The combinations of agility, strength, and athletic IQ is almost incomparable to any other professional sport out there. An offensive lineman's leading foot placement off the snap of the ball is just as important as a quarterback's vision or a wide receiver's ability to put their hands in the perfect position for a reception.

Since the NFL's beginning in August 1920, the organization has birthed iconic personalities and names that have been immortalized within the Football of Fame. From Barry Sanders to Jerry Rice to Lawernce Taylor to modern-day football deities such as Tom Brady, the fall and winter months are where legends are born in the NFL. Do you agree with our picks?

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Wondering where to go in 2020 for an amazing deal, to beat the crowds, or for a truly once-in-a-lifetime travel experience? These destinations are on travel addicts’ radar for rightfully hyped 2020 events, new offerings, and recent developments that make them a must-visit right now.

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On top of the majestic scenery its long been known for, Montana is a newly trendy nature getaway celebrated for its expanding luxury hotel scene, culinary offerings, and shop-local boutiques, according to an American Express study detailing where cardholders are traveling in 2020. But Montana is also about to get more accessible than ever before thanks to emerging flight routes sure to stir up competition. Launching two brand-new seasonal routes to Big Sky country, American Airlines will fly from New York’s LaGuardia Airport to Bozeman and Kalispell, Montana, beginning mid-year and continuing through Labor Day. Take advantage of the new direct route before the secret gets out, and so that they’ll continue next year.

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One of the cities featured in Booking.com’s travel trends for 2020, Urugay’s capital Montevideo is a stable and LGBT-friendly destination to visit in South America—a continent that’s seen dips in tourism of late thanks to political instability in travel destinations like Brazil, Chile, and Argentina. Travelers identified the city as a trending travel destination for anyone seeking an immersive, one-stop escape; according to the study, “over half (54 percent) of global travelers say they want to go on one long trip to a place that has all of their favorite activities and sights close together.” Montevideo’s offerings include beaches, nightlife, markets, theaters, culinary prowess, and festive Gay Pride Day celebrations in September.

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Europe’s intensely overtouristed spots (Venice, Barcelona, Santorini) have new Eastern European hotspots to thank for stealing away some of the spotlight: Romania is making a name for itself as one of the top five most trending Airbnb booking destinations for 2020. The nation that’s home to Transylvania, Dracula’s castle, and well-preserved medieval towns nestled among rolling hills has seen a 298 percent annual increase in Airbnb bookings.

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