Among the things I received for Christmas this year was the new Sports Illustrated book “Football’s Greatest.” It had a bunch of Top 10 lists ranking all kids of football-related things, from the best uniforms and games to coaches and rivalries. The book also featured the panel’s Top 10 list of all-time bests at each position. Along with the obvious Hall of Famers, there were a bunch of active players included as well. And that got me thinking: Who are the greatest players in the NFL right now?

The late, great Dick Clark may be best known for his annual special “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.” Now the young man he mentored in host, producer and entrepreneur, Ryan Seacrest, will be flying solo this year. Clark, who had a reduced role in the annual event over the last few years, passed away this spring. So this will be Seacrest’s first time counting down to midnight all on his own. But the “American Idol” star says he can handle it.