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I know that I have made it clear along the way that I did not like T.O.'s methods - and felt that he was using disreputable tactics to get what he wanted - but that does NOT take away from his value in the least.

Below is a list of top Wide Receivers who are A: Still active, and B: Have been playing the past 8 seasons. (which is TO's time in the league.)
the obvious exception is Randy Moss - who has only been in the league for 6 seasons, but who is clearly amoung the top 3 on this list IMO.

I have listed three statistics (all of which are ONLY for the past 8 seasons):
Total Receiving yards
Total Receptions
Total Touchdowns.

The total receiving yards vs. total receptions clearly show whether or not certain receivers are more capable in YAC, while we all know what Touchdowns indicate - but I want you to pay very close attention to which receivers seem to score more then the others. Big Touchdown production indicated in RED

It should become pretty clear when viewing this list that Terrell Owens is very valuable in terms of historical statistics. Still - to show him side-by-side with the others on the list does add perspective.

Remember - the following statistics are only for the past 8 seasons of each player listed.

Marvin Harrison: 10,072 yards, 759 receptions, 83 TD's.
Jimmy Smith: 9,804 yards, 718 receptions, 55 TD's.
Tim Brown: 8,658 yards, 665 receptions, 53 TD's.
Terrell Owens: 8,572 yards, 592 receptions, 81 TD's.
Rod Smith: 8,476 yards, 627 receptions, 51 TD's.
Randy Moss: (6 seasons) 8,375 yards, 525 receptions, 77 TD's.
Issac Bruce: 8,261 yards, 548 receptions, 52 TD's.
Keyshawn Johnson: 7,936 yards, 603 receptions, 48 TD's.
Jerry Rice: 7,237 yards, 577 receptions, 48 TD's.
Eric Moulds: 7,237 yards, 506 receptions, 39 TD's.
Antonio Freeman: 7,145 yards, 469 receptions, 60 TD's.

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So as to NOT wake up some angry beast concerning the overall totals in the three areas covered - the above-listed players career totals are listed below.


Jerry Rice: 22,466 yards, 1519 receptions, 194 TD's.
Tim Brown: 14,734 yards, 1,070 receptions, 99 TD's.
Issac Bruce: 10,461 yards, 688 receptions, 68 TD's.
Jimmy Smith: 10,092 yards, 718 receptions, 55 TD's.
Marvin Harrison: 10,072 yards, 759 receptions, 83 TD's.
Rod Smith: 8,628 yards, 633 receptions, 52 TD's.
Terrell Owens: 8,572 yards, 592 receptions, 81 TD's.
Randy Moss: 8,375 yards, 525 receptions, 77 TD's.
Keyshawn Johnson: 7,936 yards, 603 receptions, 48 TD's.
Antonio Freeman: 7,251 yards, 477 receptions, 61 TD's.
Eric Moulds: 7,237 yards, 506 receptions, 39 TD's.

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James Lofton: 14,004 yards, 764 receptions, 75 TD's.
Cris Carter: 13, 833 yards, 1,093 receptions, 129 TD's.
Andre Reed: 13,198 yards, 951 receptions, 87 TD's.
Steve Largent: 13,089 yards, 819 receptions, 100 TD's.
Henry Ellard: 13,777 yards, 814 receptions, 65 TD's.
Irving Fryar: 12,785 yards, 851 receptions, 84 TD's.
Art Monk: 12,721 yards, 940 receptions, 68 TD's.
Charlie Joiner: 12,146 yards, 750 receptions, 65 TD's.
Michael Irvin: 11,904 yards, 750 receptions, 65 TD's.
Andre Rison: 10,205 yards, 743 receptions, 84 TD's.
Gary Clark: 10,856 yards, 699 receptions, 65 TD's.
Drew Hill: 9,831 yards, 634 receptions, 60 TD's.
Charley Taylor: 9,110 yards, 649 receptions, 79 TD's.
Herman Moore: 9,174 yards, 670 receptions, 62 TD's.