NFL's best at every offensive position: Jim Brown the GOAT at RB - ESPN

(This article was originally published on Aug. 2, 2022. Hall of Fame Cleveland Browns running back Jim Brown, who was judged by a panel of 50 experts, reporters and analysts as the greatest running back of all time, died on Friday at age 87.)

Quarterback Tom Brady was retired during the 2022 NFL offseason for just 40 days before opting to return for a 23rd season that could (maybe?) be his last, tight end Rob Gronkowski recently decided to hang them up, and defensive tackle Aaron Donald inked a massive contract extension this summer to make him the game's highest-paid non-QB after also considering retirement. It all got us thinking about where these legends of the game stack up all time at their respective positions.

We asked 50 experts, reporters and analysts to name the NFL's greatest player of all time at every position. The goal was to narrow the field to just one GOAT at quarterback, wide receiver, edge rusher, cornerback and even kicker. We're starting here with seven offensive positions, and check out who made it for defense and special teams.

After we tallied the ballots and crowned each offensive position's best player of all time, our voters weighed in and explained their decisions. Plus, Jeff Legwold broke down why each GOAT was chosen, and ESPN Stats & Information dove into the numbers to pick out key stats to know. Let's start at quarterback, which shouldn't surprise many.

Jump to:QB | RB | WR | TE | OT | G | C

See: GOAT at every defensive position

Voting results: Brady earned 44 of 50 votes (88%)

Career: New England (2000-2019); Tampa Bay (2020-present)Pro Bowl selections: 15Career stats: 318 games, 84,520 passing yards, 624 passing TDs, 203 INTs

Why he's the GOAT quarterback: Brady is a seven-time Super