Best #1 NFL Draft pick of all-time

[gusmahler]

ESPN is counting down the best draft picks since 1967, by draft position. E.g., the best #5 pick of all-time was Tomlinson:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft0...ory?id=2844979

Who will #1 be? The top choices seem to be OJ Simpson (who may be tainted for his post-career allegations), John Elway, Bruce Smith, Peyton Manning, and Terry Bradshaw.

Here's a list of the #1 picks: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of..._draft_choices

Unfortunately, I can't find a list of #2 picks.

[prohornblower]

Manning

[WayAbvPar]

Now it is Elway. In a few years it will probably be Manning.

[littlekeed]

It would be Elway if he had stayed with the Colts.

1. Manning
2. Bradshaw

[Triumph36]

gotta be Manning.

Eli, that is.

Oh, the hilarity!

[Jack of Arcades]

Chuck Bednarik.

[Jack of Arcades]

LOL Bradshaw are you guys serious?

[Green Kool Aid]

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Manning

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[PokerFink]

If it's not already Manning, it will be in the future.

[TheNoodleMan]

I think some weight needs to be given to who else was being considered for the #1 pick at the time.

Is Elway really a great #1 pick when he was considered the obvious #1 pick and any team would have made it? Compare that to taking Peyton Manning when several teams had Ryan Leaf rated higher at the time.