National Football League 2000s All-Decade Team
The National Football League 2000s All-Decade Team (NFL 2000s All-Decade Team) is a list of the best American football players of the NFL seasons 2000 bis 2009 . Eligible are players or coaches who were active during this time.
choice
The All-Decade Team is elected by the Pro Football Hall of Fame Election Committee. Each city that has an NFL club sends a representative from a local press. There is also a member of the Pro Football Writers Association and 11 media representatives from major national media. The committee consists of a total of 44 people. Since New York , the New York Jets and the New York Giants, have two clubs based in New Jersey , a media representative from New Jersey is also eligible to vote.
The All-Decade Team consists of two coaches and 53 players. The choices are: two quarterbacks , four running backs , one full back , four wide receivers , two tight ends , four offensive tackles , four guards , two centers , four defensive ends , four defensive tackles , six linebackers , four cornerbacks , four safetys , two kickers , two punters , two kickoff returner and two punt returner .
The inclusion in the All-Decade Team increases the reputation of a player. The choice is not associated with a (money) price. The selected players were announced prior to the 2010 Pro Bowl on January 31, 2010.
The All-Decade Team
The list shows only those teams for the players / coaches for whom the player or coach was active during the relevant decade.
Offense
Defense
Special teams
| position | First team | Hall of Fame? | Second team | Hall of Fame? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kicker | Adam Vinatieri ( New England Patriots , Indianapolis Colts ) | active | David Akers ( Philadelphia Eagles ) | No |
| Punter | Shane Lechler ( Oakland Raiders ) | e-2023 | Brian Moorman ( Buffalo Bills ) | No |
| Kick returner | Josh Cribbs ( Cleveland Browns ) | e-2022 | Dante Hall ( Kansas City Chiefs , St. Louis Rams ) | No |
| Punt returner | Dante Hall ( Kansas City Chiefs , St. Louis Rams ) | No | Devin Hester ( Chicago Bears ) | No |
Trainer
| position | First team | Hall of Fame? | Second team | Hall of Fame? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trainer | Bill Belichick ( New England Patriots ) | active | Tony Dungy ( Tampa Bay Buccaneers , Indianapolis Colts ) | Yes |
Note on the table
- In the Hall of Fame section, the earliest year in which the player can be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame: "e-2010"
- * Free agent , currently not in any team squad, but has not yet announced the end of his career.